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Fowlers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

TRUMAN — Ron and Dora Fowler will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. They were married on Sept. 6, 1975. Cards will reach them at 2067 190th Street, Truman, MN 56088.

People and Events

Wednesday coffee at the Chubb House The historic Chubb House in Fairmont is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27 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 acquainted with Fairmont’s rich history and the volunteers who have worked hard to preserve this building. For additional information or to view weather cancellations, visit the official Chubb House Facebook Page. Wednesday Community Worship at the Park Grace Lutheran Church will host ...

Richards to celebrate 95th birthday

FAIRMONT — Douglas Richards will celebrate his 95th birthday on Aug. 28. Birthday cards will reach him at Apartment 209 at Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates, 850 Goldfinch Street, Fairmont, MN 56031.

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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. Indoor pickleball Indoor pickleball will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For additional information, contact Char Kahler at (507) 236-4606. Open tennis All abilities are welcome to play tennis at 6 p.m. each Thursday at the Fairmont High School tennis ...

New Arrivals

Sloan Marlo Erdman, daughter of Brenna Wohlrabe and John Erdman, was born Aug.10, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. She has a brother, Myles. Grandparents are Al and Angie Wohlrabe of Fairmont and John and Carrie Erdman of Little Canada, Minn. Great-grandparents are Don and Meredith Wohlrabe of Fairmont.

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Movie Monday at Fairmont library Movie Monday will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. “Smokey and the Bandit” will be shown. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207. James Norton to present at Fairmont Library Author of Lake Superior Flavors and the Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin, James Norton, will host a presentation with slides and stories from his food adventures at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. A Q&A will follow with charcuterie sampling. ...