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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 their guests. Quade-Senne family reunion The Quade/Senne family reunion will begin with a fish fry at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and a potluck at 12:30 p.m. at the shelter house of Cedar Henson Park, north of Trimont and followed by an auction. All family members are encouraged to ...

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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 Spectacular The Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, brought by the Fairmont Fire Department, will be at around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4. The fireworks can be viewed from various locations in Fairmont, including Wards and Sylvania Park. Fairmont City Band to play patriotic concert The Fairmont City ...

Schmidt to celebrate 90th birthday

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.

Amborns celebrate 70 years

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.

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American Legion to meet The Fairmont American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at 300 Downtown Plaza. All members and any individual interested in the Auxiliary are encouraged to attend. Notice the time change. 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 acquainted with Fairmont’s rich history and the ...

Knuth to celebrate 100th birthday

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 ...