FAIRMONT — Dorothy Richards will celebrate her 96th birthday on July 10. Birthday cards will reach her at Apartment 209 at Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates at 850 Goldfinch Street, Fairmont, Minn. 56031

FAIRMONT — Larry Schmidt will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday, July 7, at his home in Fairmont. People are invited to stop by from 2 to 4 p.m. Birthday greetings will reach him at 1601 Cadillac Avenue, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

DUNNELL — An open house birthday celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 5 at Dunnell Community Hall for Fred Knuth for his 100th birthday. The Marine Corps 250th birthday will also be recognized as Fred spent 30-plus years in the Marine Corps, a three-war veteran. No gifts; your ...

TRUMAN — Albert Armbrust of Truman, Minn., will celebrate his 99th birthday on Sunday, June 8. Birthday cards will reach him at 610 Summit Drive Apartment 119, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 — Harvey and Audrey Amborn will be celebrating their 70th anniversary on July 3. Cards may reach them at 1543 Southgate Drive, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

FAIRMONT — Bob and Mary Millette will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family. They were married on June 28, 1975, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Anniversary greetings may be sent to 1611 Cadillac Avenue, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

Gary and Shirley Schaub are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 28, 1975. Cards can reach them at 315 Stade Lane, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

WELCOME — Roger and Linda (Waterbury) Schultz will celebrate 60 years of marriage. They were married on June 12, 1965, in St. Paul’s Church in Welcome. Cards may reach them at P.O. Box 298, Welcome, Minn. 56181

Wednesday coffee at the Chubb House The historic Chubb House in Fairmont is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday (date) for coffee and more. Stop in to learn more about the first and only brick home in Martin County, and the man who built it in 1867 for his family, Dr. Orville P. Chubb. Get ...

Bean bag get-together Community bean bag games will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont. Any individual of any skill level is welcome. Bring boards, bags and a lawn chair if you have them. For additional information, contact Jim at (507) 235-2414. Mini Monday at ...

Yacht Club serves July 4 breakfast Chain of Lakes Yacht Club will serve breakfast to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Pancakes, sausage, and eggs will be served. The suggested donation is $10 per individual. Breakfast is open to the public. Usage of the pool is limited to members and ...

Fourth of July Boat Parade The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Boat Parade will be at 11 a.m. (line up by 10:45 a.m. at the Chain of Lakes Yacht Club) on Friday, July 4, through the east shores of Hall, Budd and Sisseton Lakes in Fairmont. Fairmont Firework ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...