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Shumski celebrates 80th birthday

FAIRMONT — Marie Shumski turned 80 on Saturday, Dec. 28. She celebrated her birthday with friends and family at her open house at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont. Additional birthday cards and greetings can reach Marie at 1210 North Orient Street, Fairmont, Minn.  

Reigel to celebrate 90th birthday

SHERBURN — Charlie Reigel will be turning 90 on Monday, Dec. 16. Birthday greetings can reach Charlie by being sent to 201 East Cargill Street, Sherburn, Minn. 56171.

VanNote to celebrate 95 birthday

FAIRMONT — Lorraine VanNote of Fairmont will celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 14. Family and friends are invited to attend a birthday celebration open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Lakeview Methodist Activity Room.

Johnson to celebrate 90th birthday

SWEA CITY, Iowa. — Elaine Johnson will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 30. Everyone is welcome to attend her birthday celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Main Street Manor in Swea City, Iowa.

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Balcolm-Petrowiak to marry June 14, 2025

FAIRMONT — Holly Christine Petrowiak and Garrett Lynn Balcom announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak and Jon and Kathy Balcom. Holly is a 2021 graduate of South Dakota State University and received her Bachelors’ degree in ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

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Tromanhausers to celebrate 70th anniversary

FAIRMONT — An open house celebration to honor the 70th wedding anniversary of Dick & Harriet Tromanhauser of Fairmont, Minn will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church in Fairmont. They were married on Oct. 23, 1954. Cards can reach them ...

Andersons celebrate 70 years

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.

Hillmers to celebrate 40 years

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

Nasbys to celebrate 60th anniversary

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.

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and Events

Fairmont Service Club to meet on Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Best Western Hotel in Fairmont. The featured speaker is the Community Development Director for the City of Fairmont, Pat Oman. Guests are always welcome. For ...

People and Events

Mental health presentation at MLHS The public is invited to attend a presentation, "Gen Z Mental Health Strategies for Parents, Adults, and the Gen Z'er" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Martin Luther High School in Northrop. The guest speaker is Kathleen von Kampen, MA, LMFT, LMHP, DCE of ...

People and Events

Coffee party at East Chain Methodist The East Chain United Methodist Church will host its monthly Community Coffee Party from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. The menu includes rolls, coffee, tea and juice. A free-will donation is encouraged. For additional information, contact Alice ...

People and Events

Wednesday dinner at Huntley church The Community Covenant Church in Huntley will have a community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 8. The menu includes tater tot hot-dish, dinner roll, salad, and assorted desserts. A free-will donation is encouraged. Winter Wonderland ...

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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 ...

New Arrivals

Oliver Benjamin Rosol, son of Ben and Kirsten Rosol of Fairmont, was born July 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. He has two brothers, Lincoln and Jace. Grandparents are Rob and Ruth True, Joe and Jolene Rosol, all of Fairmont.

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. ...