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Events Near Hector MN

Turkey Leg 5K Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA
Willmar, MN
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Ducks Unlimited - Sioux Trails Gun Bingo (New Ulm)

Ducks Unlimited - Sioux Trails Gun Bingo (New Ulm)

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 12:00pm
New Ulm American Legion
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Glencoe's Holiday Craft and Vendor Festival

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Glencoe City Center
Glencoe, MN
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Ducks Unlimited - Meeker County DU Indoor Fishing Tournament (Litchfield)

Ducks Unlimited - Meeker County DU Indoor Fishing Tournament (Litchfield)

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
American Legion (Litchfield)
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Ducks Unlimited - Sioux Trails Dinner (New Ulm)

Ducks Unlimited - Sioux Trails Dinner (New Ulm)

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 5:00pm
New Ulm Armory
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Der Deutsche Longbeards Banquet

Der Deutsche Longbeards Banquet

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Courtland, MN
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Crow River Cutters Hunting Heritage Bqt.

Crow River Cutters Hunting Heritage Bqt.

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hutchinson, MN
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Crow River Cutters Gun Bingo and Blast

Crow River Cutters Gun Bingo and Blast

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hutchinson, MN
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Cottonwood River Gobblers, MN

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Springfield, MN
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