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Sportsman Club sets shooting event East Chain Sportsman’s Club will hold a trap shoot event beginning noon Sunday, Sept. 8, at the club located a half-mile north of East Chain on 254th Avenue. They will be shooting practice rounds, then 16-yard and 25-yard Oakley’s and Boondocks. All shooters are welcome. The grill will be on all day. For more information, contact Moby at (507) 236-4189. Everyone is welcome. CREST Lunch & Learn Monday in Fairmont Mission work around the world continues to impact lives. Whether it’s providing clean water, Bible teaching, or helping families ...

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Mini Monday at the Fairmont Library Join library staff for Mini Monday beginning 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the Martin County Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. This program is for kids, ages newborn to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs and play time. There is no cost to attend this program and registration is not required. Affordable health screenings coming to Fairmont Residents living in and around Fairmont can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other serious, chronic conditions with affordable screenings by Life ...

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FAIRMONT Monday, September 2 8:13 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 100 block of Oak Ridge Road. The call was cleared. 9:51 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of North Grant Street. 3:20 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 40 block of Downtown Plaza. 5:45 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 300 block of West Lair Road. Unable to locate the vehicle in question. 7:29 p.m. — Police investigated a narcotics complaint in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. The call was cleared. 9:08 p.m. — ...

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Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Cherlynn Brumbaugh. Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m., with the meeting getting underway at 6:50 a.m. The public is invited. Join them for breakfast and an informative talk from Cherlynn. Praise in the Park Wednesday in Fairmont "Praise in the Park," sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, invites you to worship with them beginning 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Sylvania Park in Fairmont. ...

Weihe to turn 90

FAIRMONT — Joel “Pops” Weihe of Fairmont will celebrate his 90th birthday Sunday. He was born Sept. 8, 1934. Cards will reach him at 1121 N. Elm St., Fairmont, MN 56031.

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3M employees to meet 3M employees, past and present, will meet for lunch noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Green Mill Restaurant in Fairmont. Class of 1961 to lunch Fairmont High School class of 1961, spouses and friends will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Pizza Ranch in Fairmont. All classmates are encouraged to attend. Library plans Thursday activities The Martin County Library in Fairmont will hold two events next Thursday. First, join library staff for Cuddle Buddies starting 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. ...