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Trimont, Truman library embroidery Embroidery for beginners with Whitney Dirks will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Trimont City Library and on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Truman City Library. All supplies will be provided. For additional information and registration, contact the Trimont City Library at (507) 639-2571 or the Truman City Library at (507) 776-2717. Community Reads Book Discussion Community Reads Book Discussion will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. The event will discuss the part-graphic novel book, “The ...

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Fairmont Service Club to meet Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Best Western in Fairmont. All are welcome to attend. Fairmont library Play Café Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Enjoy playtime that encourages growth and learning for children ages zero to five and their caregiver(s). For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Fairmont library Chair Fitness Chair Fitness will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. ...

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Fairmont Rotary Club to meet The Fairmont Rotary Club Board will meet on Monday, Nov. 2, at Best Western in Fairmont. The meeting at noon on Monday, Nov. 16 is available for scheduling. For additional information, visit fairmontrotary.org. PokéMonday at Analog Games PokéMonday will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at Analog Games in Fairmont. Battle, trade and show off Pokémon, including Pokémon cards, Pokémon GO and console games. For additional information, contact Analog Games at (507) 410-4500 or visit analoggamesmn.com. Area blood drives American Red Cross ...

Quirings celebrate 50th anniversary

COON RAPIDS — Pastor Craig and Marcie Quiring celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24. The Fairmont High School sweethearts were married on Oct. 24, 1976. Cards will reach them at 830 117th Lane North West, Coon Rapids, MN 55448.

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UCC Community Meal First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont will host a free Community Meal at 5:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 28. The diaconate board will serve chili, garlic bread, homemade applesauce, bars, cookies, milk, coffee and water. All are welcome to attend. CER Twirling Time Baton twirling for all skill for children in grades 3 to adult will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, from Nov. 4 to Nov. 18, at the Little Cardinal Cafeteria at Fairmont Elementary School, led by instructor Marilyn Fritzinger. Registration is required, costs $21, closes ...

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Kiwanis Club to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The meeting’s speakers will be Fairmont mayoral candidates Jerome Niss and Peter Bode. All are welcome to attend. Halloween events in Fairmont: Purr-anormal Activity at MCHS Purr-anormal Activity 2 and Pumpkin Palooza will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Martin County Humane Society/Carl Nettifee Memorial Animal Shelter (MCHS) in Fairmont. Activities include a scavenger ...