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Fretty to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Beverly “Bev” Fretty of Fairmont will celebrate her 90th birthday Monday. A celebration for her with family and loved ones was held on March 11. She was born March 27, 1933. Cards and birthday greetings will reach her at 601 Shoreacres Dr., Fairmont, MN 56031.

Harris to mark 95th birthday

FAIRMONT — Dan Harris of Fairmont will celebrate his 95th birthday Friday. He was born March 24, 1928. Cards and birthday wishes will reach him at 2210 N. North Ave., Fairmont, MN 56031.

Shoemaker to celebrate 85th birthday

FAIRMONT — Duane Shoemaker, formerly of Fairmont, will celebrate his 85th birthday Monday. He was born March 13, 1938. Cards and birthday wishes will reach him at 7422 E. Arbor Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85208.

Greeley to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — Leslie “Bud” Greeley of Fairmont will celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday. He was born Feb. 12, 1933. Cards and birthday wishes will reach him at 500 N. Park St., Fairmont, MN 56031.

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Petrowiak-Carlson to marry June 17

EAST CHAIN — Celia Petrowiak and Ben Carlson announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak, and Chris and Kathy Carlson, all of Fairmont. Celia graduated from Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School in 2013, and from South Dakota State University ...

Shoen-Muehlbach to marry Dec. 3

TRUMAN — Taylor Shoen and Eric Muehlbach announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Don and Dawn Shoen of Truman, Jim Muehlbach of St. Joseph, Mo. and the late Edna Muehlbach. Taylor graduated from Martin Luther High School in 2013, and from the University of ...

Galarneau-Becker to marry Aug. 27

FAIRMONT — Ashley Galarneau and Grant Becker announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Jeff and Lynn Galarneau of Eagan, and Neal and Dawn Becker of Fairmont. Ashley is a 2013 graduate of Eagan High School, and a 2018 graduate of Marquette University. ...

Tonne-Schley to marry Aug. 6

GRANADA — Bridget Tonne and Adam Schley announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Mike and Becky Tonne of Granada, Greg Schley of Dodge Center, Minn., and Perry and Lamonica Wendt of West Concord, Minn. Bridget is employed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, ...

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Shoen-Muehlbach married Dec. 3

TRUMAN — Taylor Renae Shoen and Eric Allen Muehlbach were married Dec. 3, 2022, at The Pella at Blackstone in Omaha, Neb. Rev. Carol Lynne performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Donald and Dawn Shoen of Truman, Jim Muehlbach of St. Joseph, Mo., and the late Edna Muehlbach. Maid ...

Haeckel-Kiley married May 5

FAIRMONT — Katie Haeckel, formerly of Fairmont, and Mathew Kiley, formerly of St. Peters, Mo., were married May 5, 2022, in Denver, Colo. Parents of the couple are Gary and Grace Haeckel of Fairmont, and James and Patti Kiley of St. Peters, Mo. The couple currently resides in Missouri.

Backer-Eversman married April 30

FAIRMONT — Hannah Jeanine Backer and Joshua Brian Eversman were married April 30, 2022, at The Hutton House in Medicine Lake, Minn. Jay Ruen, friend of the couple officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Dan and Jeanine Backer of New Ulm, and Bruce and Michelle Eversman of ...

Abbas-Bordson married May 13

FAIRMONT — Caitlin Abbas and Blake Bordson were married May 13, 2022, at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault, Minn. Father Louie Floeder officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jan Abbas of Fairmont, Dwight and Donna Bordson of Hutchinson, Minn., and the late Tim ...

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Shermans to celebrate 50th anniversary

TRUMAN — Jim and Mary Lou Sherman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family on Sunday. They were married on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1973. Cards will reach them at 2388 150th Ave., Truman, MN 56088.

Moores to celebrate 50th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Gary and Carla (McMurtry) Moore will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday. They were married Jan. 27, 1973. Cards will reach them at 7036 E. Morningside Dr., Kingman, AZ 86401.

Smiths to mark 55th anniversary

SHERBURN — Robert and Nancy Smith of rural Sherburn will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Friday. They were married Dec. 9, 1967. Cards can reach them at 619 160th St., Sherburn, MN 56171.

Reiters to celebrate 65 years

FAIRMONT — Arlan and Sharon Reiter of Fairmont will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Wednesday. They were married Oct. 19, 1957, at Shiloh Lutheran Church in Elmore, Minn.

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and Events

Sportsman Club sets shooting event East Chain Sportsman’s Club will hold its season opener trap shoot event beginning noon Sunday, March 26, at the club located a half-mile north of East Chain. All shooters are always welcome. Join them for another year of merchandise trap shooting. For ...

People and Events

Craft event Monday at Fairmont Library Join library staff for an adult craft night beginning 6 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Make a washi tape home décor project to enjoy at your home. This program is for adults. All supplies are provided. There ...

People and Events

Sherburn church plans Sunday buffet The women’s fellowship of First Congregational Church in Sherburn will sponsor a three-meat buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the church located at 212 N. Prairie St. in Sherburn. They will serve Swedish meatballs, turkey and ham. A ...

People and Events

Ruby’s Pantry plans distribution Ruby’s Pantry will hold a food distribution from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located at 507 280th Ave., rural East Chain. This will be conducted in a drive-through process. Participants will not have to get out ...

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New Arrivals

Ava Catherine Olson, daughter of Brandon Olson and Krystal Sathoff of Fairmont, was born Nov. 9, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Kenny and Jurrine Olson of Fairmont, Heather Krumwiede Olson of Fairmont, Mike and Bridget Cronk of ...

New Arrivals

Shae Mariah McConnell, daughter of Caleb and Sarah McConnell of Armstrong, Iowa, was born July 13, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces.

New Arrivals

Emerson Jeannine Levy, daughter of Dave and Allison (Zoch) Levy of Minnetonka, Minn., was born April 6, 2022, at M Health Southdale Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds. Grandparents are Steve and Gayle Zoch of Fairmont, and Ron and Shelly Levy of Davidson, N.C.

New Arrivals

Sophia Rae Johnson, daughter of Kenneth and Bobbi Johnson of Jackson, Minn., was born April 14, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. She has a brother, James. Grandparents are Mark and Linda Johnson of Sherburn, and Troy and Misty Fisk of ...