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Barchenger to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Gloria Barchenger of Fairmont will celebrate her 90th birthday Tuesday. She was born March 12, 1934. Cards for Gloria can be sent to c/o Mary Freeman, 1867 State Hwy 15, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Stone celebrating 80th birthday

FAIRMONT— Stephen Kavanaugh Stone is celebrating his 80th birthday on Nov. 29th. Please join others with cards of acknowledgement, memories and salutes to Steve. Cards can reach him at 620 Summit Drive, Unit 214, Fairmont, MN, 56031.

Rowan turns 80

FAIRMONT— An open house 80th birthday party for Vern “Butch” Rowan will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25th at The Red Rock Center, 222 E. Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont. No gifts please. For those unable to attend, cards can be sent to P.O. Box 155, Granada, MN, 56039.

Harris turns 85

FAIRMONT— Anna Harris will celebrate her 85th birthday Wednesday, November 22. Birthday cards can reach her at 2210 N. North Avenue, Fairmont.

Engagements | VIEW ALL

Wohlrabe-Tow to wed June 15

FAIRMONT— Brooke Wohlrabe and Sam Tow announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Al and Angie Wohlrabe, and Mike and Becky Tow, all of Fairmont. Brooke graduated from Fairmont High School in 2011 and the University of St. Thomas in 2015 with a bachelor’s ...

Scherr-Sumey to marry August of 2024

FAIRMONT — Haley Scherr and Dan Sumey announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Tim and Beth Scherr of Trempealeau, Wis. and Steve and Deb Sumey of Fairmont. Haley received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. She works as an interior ...

Garbers-Whisenant to marry Sept. 16

FAIRMONT — Dawn Elizabeth Garbers and William Anderson Whisenant announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Jeffrey and Angela Garbers of Fairmont, and Larry and Dee Whisenant of Holly Springs, Miss. Dawn earned a Certified Nurses Aid from Minnesota West ...

Engagements

FAIRMONT — Courtney Guetter and Eric Benson announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Steve and Becky Guetter of Fairmont, and Steve and Nancy Benson of Owatonna. Courtney graduated from Northwestern where she earned an English Education degree to become a ...

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Shimon-Ankeny married July 29

FAIRMONT — Natalie Ann Shimon and Michael James Ankeny were married July 29, 2023, at The Capitol Room in St. Peter, Minn. Pastor Seth Watson officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are David and Elizabeth Shimon of Granada, Minn., and Mick and Amy Ankeny of Blue Earth, ...

Petrowiak-Carlson married June 17

FAIRMONT — Celia Marie Petrowiak and Benjamin Chris Carlson were married June 17, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in East Chain, Minn. Fr. Greg Parrott officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak, Chris and Kathy Carlson, all of Fairmont. Matrons of ...

Ramon-Saxton married July 22

GRANADA — Iliana Ramon and Camren Saxton were married July 22, 2023, at the Saxton Family farm in Granada, Minn. Jason Subbert, friend of the couple, officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jimmy Ramon of Brownsville, Texas, Ana Lisa Ramon of Rochester, Minn., and Calvin and ...

Olson-Bruxvoort married June 11

MINNEAPOLIS — Hannah Olson and Jakob Bruxvoort were married June 11, 2023, at The Blaisdell in Minneapolis, Minn. Pastor Phil Robinson officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Randy and Lisa Olson of Fairmont, Russ and Kerstin Bruxvoort of Fort Collins, Colo. Maid of honor was ...

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Weisbrods to celebrate 50th anniversary

ARMSTRONG — Roger and Tilla Weisbrod of Armstrong, Iowa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. They were married March 15, 1974. Cards can be sent to them at 606 Adams Street, Armstrong, IA 50514.

Lloyds to celebrate 60th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Jerrald and Kathleen Lloyd of Fairmont will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married Feb. 22, 1964. Cards will reach them at 110 Woodland Ave., Fairmont, MN 56031.

Coquyts to celebrate 50th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Dan and Pam Coquyt of Fairmont will celebrate their 50th anniversary today with family and friends. They were married Sept. 28, 1973.

Couple to celebrate 50th anniversary

FAIRMONT— Steve and Kathy Fosness will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at an open house from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, August 5th, at the Fairmont American Legion Post 36, 300 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. All are welcome. No gifts, please. They were married on August ...

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and Events

Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Brooke Wohlrabe, editor and publisher of Fairmont Sentinel. The public is ...

People and Events

Library to hold events on Monday Martin County Library in Fairmont will hold 2 events next Monday. First, join library staff for Classic Movie Monday beginning 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. They will show ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance ...

People and Events

Valley Quilters to meet Monday The sixth meeting of the Blue Earth Valley Quilter’s 2023-2024 year will be held 7 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the media center at Blue Earth Area High School. Please enter through Door C. They will start the meeting with introductions and show-and-tell. This ...

People and Events

Martin Luther to hold Sunday lunch event A soup and sandwich lunch will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School in Northrop. They will be serving chicken noodle soup, cheesy potato soup, chicken griller soup, vegetable beef soup and chili, egg salad ...

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New Arrivals

Brylee Ann Schoellerman, daughter of Casey and Courtney Schoellerman of Fairmont, was born Oct. 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. She has a brother, Ridley and a sister, Della. Grandparents are Roger and Faye Schoellerman of Beresford, S.D. ...

New Arrivals

Myles John Erdman, son of Brenna Wohlrabe and John Erdman, was born Jan. 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Grandparents are Al and Angie Wohlrabe of Fairmont, and John and Carrie Erdman of Little Canada, Minn. Great-grandparents are Don and Meredith ...

People and Events

Red Rock to hold Friday music event Tarnished Brass ensemble and area musicians Fiona Green, Julie Fleming, Ethan Grunewald and Rackle Yackle will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. in Fairmont. A free will donation will be taken. Everyone ...

New Arrivals

Cecelia Margaret Eversman, daughter of Joshua and Hannah Eversman of Minneapolis, Minn., was born April 25, 2023, at M Health Fairview Southdale in Edina, Minn. She weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Michelle Eversman of Fairmont, and Dan and Jeanine Backer of New Ulm, ...