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Borowski to celebrate 75th birthday

FAIRMONT — Greg Borowski will celebrate his 75th birthday on May 9. Cards may reach him at 1017 190th Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Wiederhoeft to celebrate 70th birthday

WELCOME — Betty Wiederhoeft will celebrate her 70th birthday on April 25. Cards will reach her at 20 Lake Street, Welcome, MN 56181.

Kollasch to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Joyce Kollasch will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Christian Church of Fairmont, located at 625 Johnson Street. Cards will reach her at 116 Hornpipe Court, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Erickson to celebrate 61st birthday

FAIRMONT — Jim Erickson will celebrate his 61st birthday on April 14. Cards will reach him at 915 Willow Street, 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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Meyers to celebrate 50th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Don and Cari Meyer, of Fairmont, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 8. They were married on May 8, 1976, at First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport, Pa.

Schombergs to celebrate 55th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Gary and Nancy Schomberg will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on April 17. Cards will reach them at 968 220th Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Traetows to celebrate 70th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Bob and Vivian Traetow will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on April 14. They were married on April 14, 1956. Cards will reach them at 732 Woodland Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031.

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.

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and Events

Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will gather for its weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Bob Evelsizer of the 18th-annual Minnesota Fishing Challenge. ...

People and Events

Cancer Support Group The Lutz Cancer Center in Fairmont will offer a Cancer Support Group at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. This is a monthly support group for patients from any community who have received a cancer diagnosis at any point in their lives. ...

People and Events

Lake Belt ATV/Bike Night ATV and Bike Night will be from 5 to 11 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon. Food, drinks, prizes and giveaways will be available. For additional information, contact the Lake Belt Bar and Grill at (507) 632-4696. Fairmont Women of Today ...

People and Events

Early Risers Kiwanis Pancake Supper Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will have an all-you-can-eat Early Risers Kiwanis Pancake Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk and coffee will be served. Pre-sale ...

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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 ...