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VanHyfte to celebrate 90th birthday

SHERBURN — Odell VanHyfte of Sherburn will celebrate his 90th birthday Tuesday. He was born July 30, 1934. Cards will reach him at 107 Kenzie St., Sherburn, MN 56171.

Redenius to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Royal Redenius of Fairmont will celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday. He was born June 22, 1934. Cards will reach him at 1398 105th St., Fairmont, MN 56031.

Sukalski to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Virginia Sukalski will celebrate her 90th birthday on Monday. She was born May 6, 1934. Cards and birthday wishes can be sent to her at 2402 40th Street, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Holz to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Delores Holz will celebrate her 90th birthday Monday. She was born April 15, 1934. Cards and birthday wishes will reach her at 610 Summit Dr., # 131, Fairmont, MN 56031.

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Mielke-Neufeld to marry Aug. 3

BLUE EARTH — Rachael Mielke and Shawn Neufeld announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Patti Mielke of Blue Earth, the late Chris Mielke, and Ron and Donna Neufeld of Mountain Lake. Rachael graduated from Winona State University in 2019 with a degree in ...

Wohlrabe-Tow to wed June 15

FAIRMONT— Brooke Wohlrabe and Sam Tow announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Al and Angie Wohlrabe, and Mike and Becky Tow, all of Fairmont. Brooke graduated from Fairmont High School in 2011 and the University of St. Thomas in 2015 with a bachelor’s ...

Scherr-Sumey to marry August of 2024

FAIRMONT — Haley Scherr and Dan Sumey announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Tim and Beth Scherr of Trempealeau, Wis. and Steve and Deb Sumey of Fairmont. Haley received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. She works as an interior ...

Garbers-Whisenant to marry Sept. 16

FAIRMONT — Dawn Elizabeth Garbers and William Anderson Whisenant announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Jeffrey and Angela Garbers of Fairmont, and Larry and Dee Whisenant of Holly Springs, Miss. Dawn earned a Certified Nurses Aid from Minnesota West ...

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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, ...

Petrowiak-Carlson married June 17

FAIRMONT — Celia Marie Petrowiak and Benjamin Chris Carlson were married June 17, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in East Chain, Minn. Fr. Greg Parrott officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak, Chris and Kathy Carlson, all of Fairmont. Matrons of ...

Ramon-Saxton married July 22

GRANADA — Iliana Ramon and Camren Saxton were married July 22, 2023, at the Saxton Family farm in Granada, Minn. Jason Subbert, friend of the couple, officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jimmy Ramon of Brownsville, Texas, Ana Lisa Ramon of Rochester, Minn., and Calvin and ...

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Burmeisters to celebrate 50th anniversary

TRUMAN — An open house celebration to honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Dennis and Sylvia Burmeister of Truman, will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman. They were married July 27, 1974, in Mound, Minn.

Johnstons to celebrate 60 years

FAIRMONT — Marv and Marie Johnston of Fairmont will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family on Wednesday. They were married July 3, 1964.

Harrises to celebrate 65 years

FAIRMONT — Dan and Anna Harris of Fairmont will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married June 27, 1959, in Adrian, Minn. Cards will reach them at 2210 N. North Avenue, Fairmont, MN 56031.

Gladfelters to celebrate 75th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Paul and Cathie Gladfelter of Fairmont will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary Tuesday. They were married June 25, 1949, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Cards will reach them at 105 Eltinge Place, Fairmont, MN 56031

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and events

Free concert Saturday at Lincoln Park Red Rock Center for the Arts will host a free concert beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at beautiful Lincoln Park in Fairmont, where the flowers are in full bloom. The Ryan Picone Jazz Quartet will take you on a musical journey showcasing the life and ...

People and Events

Church on the Lawn in East Chain “Church on the Lawn” services will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Byron Emmert, world-renowned preacher and teacher. The ...

People and Events

Low Vision Support Group to meet Monday CREST is holding a Low Vision Support Group that provides reassurance and assistance to people living with vision related problems. You are free to share what’s bothering you and learn about ways to combat and/or live with low vision. You are not ...

People and Events

Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk beginning 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Lisa Stromberg of the Martin County Fair Board. The public is invited to ...

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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 ...

New Arrivals

Brylee Ann Schoellerman, daughter of Casey and Courtney Schoellerman of Fairmont, was born Oct. 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. She has a brother, Ridley and a sister, Della. Grandparents are Roger and Faye Schoellerman of Beresford, S.D. ...

New Arrivals

Myles John Erdman, son of Brenna Wohlrabe and John Erdman, was born Jan. 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. Grandparents are Al and Angie Wohlrabe of Fairmont, and John and Carrie Erdman of Little Canada, Minn. Great-grandparents are Don and Meredith ...

People and Events

Red Rock to hold Friday music event Tarnished Brass ensemble and area musicians Fiona Green, Julie Fleming, Ethan Grunewald and Rackle Yackle will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. in Fairmont. A free will donation will be taken. Everyone ...