FAIRMONT — Joel “Pops” Weihe of Fairmont will celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday. He was born Sept. 8, 1934. Cards will reach him at 1121 N. Elm St., Fairmont, MN 56031.

FAIRMONT — Shirley Johnson of Fairmont will celebrate her 90th birthday on Monday, Aug. 26. She was born Aug. 26, 1934. Cards and birthday wishes can reach her at 610 Summit Drive, Apt. 105, Fairmont, MN 56031.

WELCOME — Evelyn (Abel) Koons Altman will celebrate her 95th birthday on Aug. 18. Birthday wishes may be sent to her at PO Box 84, Welcome, MN 56181.

GRANADA — Arlyn Jensen will celebrate his 90th birthday with family on Saturday, Aug. 3. He was born Aug. 6, 1934, in Fairmont, Minn. Cards can reach him at 435 255th Ave., Granada, MN 56039.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

BLUE EARTH — Harland and Mavis Anderson of Blue Earth celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Aug. 7. If you would like to send them a greeting, they can be reached at 1219 S. Ramsey Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013.

FAIRMONT — Kevin and Kelly Hillmer of Fairmont will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday. They were married Aug. 11, 1984.

FAIRMONT — Chris and Carol Nasby will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married Aug. 8, 1964, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, Minn. Cards can reach them at 601 Shoreacres Dr., Apt. 208, Fairmont, MN 56031.

JACKSON — An open house honoring Curt and Cecelia Handevidt’s 60th wedding anniversary will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. They were married Aug. 1, 1964.

East Chain church plans coffee party East Chain United Methodist Church will host its monthly community coffee party from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the church in East Chain. They will serve rolls, donuts, coffee, tea and juice. Free will offering. Come enjoy some community ...

Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Dr. Andy Maier from the Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont. Breakfast starts at 6:30 ...

Healing Hearts Benefit in September Throughout the month of September, there will be a Healing Hearts Benefit sponsored by First Farmers & Merchants Bank. Donations are being sought. Items needed the most are paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, deodorants, feminine products, ...

Heaven’s Table offers produce distribution Heaven’s Table Food Shelf will have an abundance of produce available to anyone who has a need from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 909 Winnebago Ave. in Fairmont. There are no income or residency requirements. Information about household size ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...