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SPL Holy Hotdish St. Paul’s Lutheran (SPL) Church in Truman will host the Holy Hotdish fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The cost is a free-will donation. Take-out orders will be available. Proceeds will support organ repairs. For additional information, contact SPL at (507) 776-2802. Karaoke in Fairmont Karaoke will be from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3394 in Fairmont, and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at Silo'67 in Fairmont. Music at The Marina Musicians Marv and Kaat will perform from noon to 4 p.m. ...

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Kiwanis Club to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will have their 2026-2027 officer induction and will discuss future club activities on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The club will dedicate future meetings in October to Ward 1, Ward 3 and Mayor candidates. All are welcome to attend. MCHS open hours The Martin County Humane Society/Carl Nettifee Memorial Animal Shelter (MCHS) in Fairmont will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. To view adoptable pets and additional information, visit mchsofmn.org or contact the MCHS at (507) ...

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2026 Candidate Forums The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee invites the community to attend the 2026 Candidate Forums on Tuesday, Sept. 29 (5:30 p.m. for Fairmont Mayor candidates, 7 p.m. for Martin County Commissioner candidates) and Wednesday, Sept. 30 (5:30 p.m. for Fairmont City Council candidates, 7 p.m. for State and Federal Office candidates) at the Fairmont City Council Chambers. The forums provide an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for local, county and state offices ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Forums will be open to the ...

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Fairmont library Play Café Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Enjoy playtime that encourages growth and learning for children ages zero to five and their caregiver(s). For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Fairmont library Teen/Tween After Hours Teen/Tween After Hours will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. This event is for grades 5 and up. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. MCHS ...

Stegge-Soelter tied the knot Aug. 1

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FAIRMONT/SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Elly Stegge, daughter of Chris and Tami Stegge of Fairmont, and Nathaniel Soelter, son of Tim and Sandy Soelter of Fairmont, were married on Sunday, Aug. 1, at Bethel Evangelical Church in Fairmont. Pastor Seth Watson officiated the ceremony. Ellie Plumhoff ...