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Armstrong to celebrate 90th birthday

TRUMAN — Larry Armstrong will celebrate his 90th birthday on March 31. Larry will celebrate this special birthday with family. Cards will reach him at 201 East Ciro Street, Truman, MN 56088.

Bremer to celebrate 80th birthday

FAIRMONT — Barb Bremer will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 30. Cards will reach her at 969 180th Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Szuberski to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Lorraine Szuberski will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday, March 25. She was born in 1936 to Henry and Anna Reutzel. Cards will reach her at Apartment 5, Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates, 850 Goldfinch Street, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Ziemann to celebrate 70th birthday

FAIRMONT — Susan Ziemann will celebrate her 70th birthday on March 9. Cards may reach her at 932 140th Avenue, Fairmont, MN 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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Lavens to celebrate 70th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Carl and Bev Laven will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on March 24. They were married on March 24, 1956. Cards will reach them at 237 West 10th Street, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Willes to celebrate 45th anniversary

TRUMAN — Jerome and Laurie Wille of Truman will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on March 21. They were married in Emmons, Minn., in 1981.

Rehlings to celebrate 60th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Harold and JoAnn Rehling of Fairmont will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. They were married on Feb. 5, 1966. Cards can reach them at 18 Carol Lane, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Beckers to celebrate 55 years

FAIRMONT — Dallas and Wendy Becker will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 12. They were married on Dec. 12, 1970. Cards may reach them at 620 Summit Drive, Apartment 202, Fairmont, MN 56031.

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and Events

Robotics/El Agave Fundraiser The Fairmont High School (FHS) Robotics Team and El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Fairmont will host an El Agave Robotics Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Fifteen percent of meal proceeds will support the FHS Robotics Team's attendance at ...

People and Events

Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, March 31, at the Best Western hotel in Fairmont. The meeting’s speaker will be Fairmont Chief of Police Mike Beletti. All are welcome to attend. Play Café brewing at Fmt library Play Café will be at ...

People and Events

Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for its weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The meeting’s speaker will be Nyla Anderson from the Fairmont Elementary School. Nyla will ...

People and Events

Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, March 24, at the Best Western hotel in Fairmont. All are welcome to attend. Free meal at FCUCC First Congregational United Church of Christ will host a free community meal beginning at 5:30 p.m. on ...

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New Arrivals

Lila Jean Reiman, daughter of Mark and Miranda Reiman, was born on Sept. 3, 2025 in Cozad, Neb. She weighed 8 lb. 6 oz. She has a brother, Carson, and sisters Brooklyn, Cassidy, Mckenna, Nora and Laney. Grandparents are Mark and Karla Malo of East Chain, Minn. and Ed and Cathy Reiman of Butte, Neb.

New Arrivals

Sloan Marlo Erdman, daughter of Brenna Wohlrabe and John Erdman, was born Aug.10, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. She has a brother, Myles. Grandparents are Al and Angie Wohlrabe of Fairmont and John and Carrie Erdman of Little Canada, ...

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 ...