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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The group will discuss future club activities to support the Kiwanis mission of improving the world, one child and one community at a time. All are welcome to attend. UCC free community meal First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont will host a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. The Facilities Board will serve hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies and beverages. All ...

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Fairmont Service Club to meet Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, July 28, at Best Western in Fairmont. The meeting’s speakers will be Fairmont High School Speech Team members. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday Community Worship Grace Lutheran Church will host Wednesday Community Worship in the Park at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Sylvania Park Bandshell in Fairmont. There will be messages from community members and pastors. All are welcome to attend. Area storytimes Storytime events in the area will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at ...

Alice A. Meinders

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Alice Anne Meinders was born on July 14, 2026, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She weighed eight pounds, six ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Parents are Mike and Stephanie Meinders of Lake Wilson. She is also welcomed at home by big brother, Levi Wayne Meinders. Grandparents are Ray Meinders of Clark, S.D. and Duane and Lisa Rosburg of Welcome. Great-grandmother is Norma Jean Schroeder of Fairmont.

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Church on the Lawn Church on the Lawn services will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26 at East Chain Evangelical Free Church. The speakers will be “Three Stories”. The service includes live band worship, Bible teaching and kids’ programs. Before the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. All are welcome. If inclement weather, the service will be held in the church. For additional information, visit eastchain.com Sherburn Library Sign Language Basics Sign Language Basics with instructor Donna Johnson will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on ...

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Heritage Acres to meet Heritage Acres Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Prairieville Building at Heritage Acres in Fairmont. The event calendar will be discussed. For additional information, contact Bill Crawford at (507) 236-0772 or Glenn Becker at (507) 920-8754. Fairmont Rotary Club to meet Fairmont Rotary Club will meet at noon on Monday, July 27, at Best Western in Fairmont. The meeting’s speakers will be Jennifer and Ceallaigh of Haiti Outreach Inc. For additional information, visit fairmontrotary.org. Sherburn library Diggin’ ...