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Eagles karaoke this Friday The Eagles Club in Fairmont will have Karaoke at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27 at the building. The Eagles Club welcomes a variety of hosts, which will be announced prior to the event. Meals will be available for purchase at the event. CER offers all-levels yoga Be guided through a series of postures and breathwork with instructor Jessica Roschen in an all-level yoga class for ages 14 and up from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Saturdays from Jan. 4 to Feb. 1 (excluding Jan. 25) in Room 112 at the SMEC building. Bring a mat and any other props that will allow you to feel ...

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Family Roller Skating Roller skate with family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 28 at the Five Lakes Gym in the Fairmont Elementary School. There is need to pre-register, and participants can come and pay the $5 per person fee at the door. All equipment will be supplied, there is no need to bring your own skates. Snowmobile Safety Review Course Join Instructor Isaac Wallace as he instructs a one-day review and riding snowmobile performance course at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Five Lakes Cafeteria in the Fairmont Elementary School. Students must complete the online course: ...

Balcolm-Petrowiak to marry June 14, 2025

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FAIRMONT — Holly Christine Petrowiak and Garrett Lynn Balcom announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak and Jon and Kathy Balcom. Holly is a 2021 graduate of South Dakota State University and received her Bachelors’ degree in ...

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Free Christmas Day Dinner The Christian Church of Fairmont is hosting its 18th annual Christmas Day Dinner from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The church has a saved seat for everyone. The menu includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls and desserts. We invite all who want to come for a great meal and wonderful fellowship. If you would like to help by volunteering, then please reach out to Pastor Jacob Wurster at (507) 238-1939. The church is located at 625 Johnson Street. The building is fully handicap accessible, and all on one floor.

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Santa Claus to visit HyVee Bring the family and visit Santa Claus from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 the Fairmont Hy-Vee Grocery. Pictures will be available, and bringing a camera is encouraged. Holiday break STEM at Fairmont library Children in grades kindergarten and up are invited to join the Martin County Library in Fairmont for cardboard engineering on a school’s out STEM day at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 at the building! There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) ...

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Ugly sweater contest at Rock on Ice Join the Fairmont Hockey Association for an evening of fun at Rock on Ice from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Martin County Hockey Arena, located on Martin County Fairgrounds. Admission is $7 per skater. This year's theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater, so dig out the most outrageous holiday attire and come show it off on the ice. Get ready to skate to favorite holiday tunes, enjoy festive treats, and possibly win a prize for the ugliest sweater. Open skating with Santa Ice skate with Santa Claus will take place during the Fairmont Hockey ...