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Ruby’s Pantry for distribution in East Chain Ruby’s Pantry will hold a food distribution from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church in rural East Chain. The distribution will be conducted in a drive-thru procedure, and guests are not required to leave their vehicles. Guests are encouraged to clean out the trunk of their vehicle before arriving at the distribution. There are no income or residency guidelines. Ruby’s Pantry is funded by a $25 cash donation per participant for operational costs and they receive an abundance of food. For ...

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FOH to host Taiwanese ensemble band Arts Midwest is bringing the Taiwanese song and dance of A Moving Sound to Fairmont as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. During a weeklong residency in Fairmont and surrounding cities, A Moving Sound will offer workshops in local schools and other community locations and perform live in concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Knights of Columbus. A Moving Sound (Sheng Don聲動) from Taiwan, built a worldwide following through their joyous mix of original music and dance. Featuring the distinctive timbres of the erhu (Taiwanese fiddle) and zhong ...

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Pianist performs Billy Joel and Elton John Phil Thompson, a pianist from Woodbury, will perform at the Red Rock Center for the Arts (RRC) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. He will be playing music by Billy Joel and Elton John in his tribute repertoire. Thompson has performed at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the MGM Grand in Macau, and the US Open Tennis Tournament in New York, and on cruise ships in Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and Alaska. Advance tickets are available at Hy-Vee in Fairmont or the Red Rock Center. The cash cocktail bar opens at 6:30 p.m. Adult and student ...

Stensland to mark 90 years

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BLUE EARTH — Dorothy Stensland will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct. 22. She was born on Oct. 22, 1934. Inspiring words and birthday greetings with a card shower can reach Stensland at 1219 South Ramsey Street, Blue Earth, Minn 56013.

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Adaptive basketball for athletes with disabilities CER’s Adaptive Hoops program strives to create a supporting and positive environment for students with mental or physical disabilities in Grades 4th to 6th, while also polishing their skills on the basketball court. The dates of the program are 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 28, Nov. 4, and 11 at the Five Lakes Gym in the Fairmont Elementary School. The program goes beyond conventional basketball training and shoots to build memories and lasting friendships. A t-shirt is included in this program. Pre-registration is required and costs $18 per ...

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Kyle’s Crew Cancer Benefit at Eagles Club A cancer benefit event for Kyle Redenius will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Eagle Club in Fairmont. Kyle Redenius, a lively and helpful community member, was diagnosed with Squamous cell Carcinoma and began treatment two months ago. Kyle and the family need help with medical expenses, and joy from the community to battle this difficult time. At the event, there will be spaghetti, live music, a bake sale, a silent auction, and t-shirts. There are several ways to contribute to the benefit and Kyle’s recovery. Silent auction ...