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Riggs to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Donna Riggs will celebrate her 90th birthday on Aug. 18. Birthday cards will reach her at 426 Victoria Street, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Quade to turn 85

TRIMONT — Roger Quade will turn 85 years old on Sunday, July 27. He will celebrate his birthday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trimont. Birthday greetings will reach him at P.O. Box 322 in Trimont.  

Richards to celebrate 96th birthday

FAIRMONT — Dorothy Richards will celebrate her 96th birthday on July 10. Birthday cards will reach her at Apartment 209 at Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates at 850 Goldfinch Street, Fairmont, Minn. 56031

Schmidt to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Larry Schmidt will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday, July 7, at his home in Fairmont. People are invited to stop by from 2 to 4 p.m. Birthday greetings will reach him at 1601 Cadillac Avenue, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

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Dornfeld-Quiring to marry Sept. 27

BLOOMINGTON — Quincy Quiring of Fairmont and Brady Dornfeld of Bloomington will celebrate their wedding on Sept. 27 in Marshall. Parents of the couple are Kelly and the late Randy Quiring, and Mark and Sheila Dornfeld. Quincy currently works in the pediatric ICU at the University of Minnesota ...

Shoen-Smith to wed Sept. 5

TRUMAN — Jordan Smith and Derek Shoen of Truman announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The parents of the couple are Joni and Eric Sandwich of Truman, Dan and Nikki Smith of Lewisville and Don and Dawn Shoen of Truman. Jordan graduated from the University of Mary in Bismarck N.D. in ...

Whitehead-Helmich to wed in June

Heather A. Whitehead of Fairmont and Ronald E. Helmich, Jr, of Trimont would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Heather and Ron were engaged on Nov. 28, in front of her two daughters and his three sons and their families. Heather is the Office Administrator at C & B ...

Sanders-Ray to marry Sept. 13

MaryAnn Marie Sanders and David Lee Ray announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Paul and Jessie Sanders of Granada, and Jeff and Marcia Ray of Madrid, Iowa. MaryAnn is an elementary music teacher at Genesis Classical Academy in Winnebago and private ...

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Soelters tied the knot on May 31

DULUTH — Zachary Soelter, of Fairmont, son of Tim and Sandy Soelter, and Isabel Liikala, of Duluth, daughter of Matt and Michele Liikala, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Duluth. The Best Man was Daniel Brummond. Groomsmen were Caleb Macmillan, Reid Kraus, Kevin Elvine, ...

Wohlrabe-Tow married June 15

FAIRMONT — Brooke Leana Wohlrabe and Samuel Michael Tow were married June 15, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont, with Pastor Anthony Bertram officiating. Parents of the couple are Al and Angie Wohlrabe, and Mike and Becky Tow, all of Fairmont. Maid of honor was Brenna Wohlrabe ...

Teaser-Lunz married May 25

FAIRMONT — Rebecca Teaser and Robert Lunz, both of Fairmont, were married May 25, 2024, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont. Reverend Cory Germain officiated the ceremony. Rebecca is the daughter of Kieran Teaser of Brainerd and Sharon Johannes of Fairmont. Robert is ...

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, ...

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Wiederhoefts celebrate 70th anniversary

TRUMAN— Lawrence and Dorothy Wiederhoeft will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 7. They were married on Aug. 7, 1955. Cards may reach them at 41963 830th Avenue, Truman, Minn. 56088.

Sanders celebrate 50th anniversary

EAST CHAIN — An open house in honor of Duane and Melody Sanders’s 50th wedding anniversary will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the East Chain United Methodist Church. The open house is given by their children. No gifts, please.

Amborns celebrate 70 years

FAIRMONT — Harvey and Audrey Amborn will be celebrating their 70th anniversary on July 3. Cards may reach them at 1543 Southgate Drive, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

Millettes celebrate 50 years of marriage

FAIRMONT — Bob and Mary Millette will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family. They were married on June 28, 1975, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Anniversary greetings may be sent to 1611 Cadillac Avenue, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

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People and Events

Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Toni Lynn of Integrity Health. Lynn will inform the members ...

People and Events

Sunday worship service at Martin County Fair Community Worship Service at the Fair will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 in the Park at the Martin County Fairgrounds, Fairmont. The service includes live band worship and exciting faith stories. Prior to the service, donuts and coffee will ...

People and Events

Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will have its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Best Western in Fairmont. The speaker will be Fairmont Opera House Executive Director Blake Potthoff. Guests are always welcome. Oil Pastels with Caroline Porter An oil ...

People and Events

Ruby’s Pantry distribution in Sherburn Ruby’s Pantry will have a food distribution from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18 at 2 Crossroads Drive in Sherburn. This will be conducted in a drive-through procedure and you will not have to get out of your car. You are also asked to clean out the ...

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New Arrivals

Avery Grace Ankeny was born at 2:16 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2025, in Mankato, Minn., to Michael and Natalie Ankeny of Fairmont, Minn. She weighed six pounds and 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Avery Grace is the granddaughter of Mick and Amy Ankeny of Blue Earth, Minn, and David and Elizabeth ...

New Arrivals

Levi W. Meinders SIOUX FALLS — Levi Wayne Meinders was born Nov. 26, 2024 in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. He weighed seven pounds and two ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Parents are Mike and Stephanie Meinders of Lake Wilson, Minn. Grandparents are Ray Meinders of Sioux Falls, S. Dak. and Duane ...

New Arrivals

Oliver Benjamin Rosol, son of Ben and Kirsten Rosol of Fairmont, was born July 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. He has two brothers, Lincoln and Jace. Grandparents are Rob and Ruth True, Joe and Jolene Rosol, all of Fairmont.

New Arrivals

Walt Alan Wohlrabe, son of Brandon and Kaitlin Wohlrabe, was born May 15, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Grandparents are Al and Angie Wohlrabe of Fairmont, Loren and Jackie Carlson of Edina. Great-grandparents are Don and ...