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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Early Risers Kiwanis President Chaplain Dale Baruth. Dale will be delivering our annual Thanksgiving message to the members present and any guests in attendance. The public is invited to attend. Game Show Murder Mystery Game Show Murder Mystery will be from 2 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. ...

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American Legion offers dinner The American Legion Auxiliary will be offering dinner at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at Post 36 in Fairmont. The menu includes barbecue sandwiches, cheesy potato casserole, fried apples, bars, water, coffee and hot chocolate. There is a cost. Come and stay warm during the Glows Parade. Shepherd of Lakes offers hot cocoa and more Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church will offer free hot chocolate, cider and cookies from 5:30 to 7:30 on Friday, Nov. 21, at the church in Fairmont. Come in and warm up before, during and after the Glows Parade. MCW to ...

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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Taylor Nawrocki of the Kiwanis Baseball Program. The public is invited to attend. Silo ‘67 for Friday karaoke Silo'67 will host karaoke at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Silo'67 bar and grill in Fairmont. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For additional information, visit the official ‘Silo 67 Facebook page. Free testers at ...

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UCC to host community meal First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont will host a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The menu includes pork commercials, green beans, bars, milk, coffee or water. Books and Brews Books and Brews Morning Edition will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Library staff will highlight biographies. Bring coffee and a friend and discover something new. Registration is not required. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont ...

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Kiss the Pig Fundraiser Kiss the Pig Fundraiser will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at St. James Lutheran Church (SJL) in Northrop. Gary Luhmann and Alan Wille are putting their lips on the line for Lutheran education. Guests may vote for who they want to see kiss the pig by donating in advance or on the day of the event. Whoever raises the most money gets to kiss the pig during a pork meal at noon on Nov. 16. Voting can be completed at sjlnorthrop.com or mailing donations to St. James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 315, Northrop, MN 56075. All funds raised will support SJL ...

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MLHS Mission Possible Benefit Knight Martin Luther High School (MLHS) Mission Possible Benefit Knight will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at MLHS in Northrop. A delicious catered dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Year 2000 Alumus Tom Traetow will be the guest speaker, sharing stories of his life as he served in the military and how God brought him where he is today. At 7:30 p.m. nationally acclaimed Christian contemporary recording artists Jonny Diaz will perform. His song "More Beautiful You" has charted on American Christian music charts. ​Tickets for dinner and show at 5:30 p.m. are ...