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Hay auction to support Hugosons For the family of Leighton Hugoson, a hay auction will be at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, July 30, at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located at 507 280th Avenue in Granada. More than 100 hay bales will be auctioned. All of the proceeds will support the Hugoson family. Fairmont Rotary Club to meet Fairmont Rotary Club will have its board meeting at noon on Monday, Aug. 3, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. Currently, the meetings at noon on Monday, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, at Best Western in Fairmont are available to schedule for meeting speakers. ...

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BE Community Market The Blue Earth Community Market will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 112 South Grove Street in Blue Earth. For additional information, e-mail info@blueearthcommunitymarket.com. Church on the Lawn Church on the Lawn services will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church. The service includes band worship, Bible teaching and kids’ programs. Before the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. All are welcome to attend. If inclement weather, the service will be held in the ...

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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The group will discuss future club activities to support the Kiwanis mission of improving the world, one child and one community at a time. All are welcome to attend. UCC free community meal First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont will host a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. The Facilities Board will serve hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies and beverages. All ...

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Fairmont Service Club to meet Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, July 28, at Best Western in Fairmont. The meeting’s speakers will be Fairmont High School Speech Team members. All are welcome to attend. Wednesday Community Worship Grace Lutheran Church will host Wednesday Community Worship in the Park at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Sylvania Park Bandshell in Fairmont. There will be messages from community members and pastors. All are welcome to attend. Area storytimes Storytime events in the area will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at ...

Alice A. Meinders

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Alice Anne Meinders was born on July 14, 2026, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She weighed eight pounds, six ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Parents are Mike and Stephanie Meinders of Lake Wilson. She is also welcomed at home by big brother, Levi Wayne Meinders. Grandparents are Ray Meinders of Clark, S.D. and Duane and Lisa Rosburg of Welcome. Great-grandmother is Norma Jean Schroeder of Fairmont.