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Garden Club annual meeting, election
City of Lakes Garden Club of Fairmont will have its 65th annual meeting and officer election at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Room 117 at Fairmont United Methodist Church. A review of the Garden Club’s constitution and bylaws, civic projects and events, next year’s program and theme, collection of membership dues, and election of officers for a new two-year term will take place. There will be a business meeting followed by an informative report on Preparing Your Mature Trees for Winter" given by the host. For additional information, to become ...

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Fairmont library Play Café Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Enjoy playtime that encourages growth and learning for children ages zero to five and their caregiver(s). For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Fairmont library Chair Fitness Chair Fitness will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Various 30-minute chair workouts will be shown. Equipment is not needed. Participants may go at their own pace. For additional information, contact the ...

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Fairmont Rotary Club to meet The Fairmont Rotary Club will meet have its board meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, at The Ranch in Fairmont. For additional information, visit fairmontrotary.org. Fairmont library digital literacy A digital literacy event will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Learn about internet scams, how to avoid them, what to do, and how to stay safe. The event is taught by Michael Kautzman. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. Truman blood drive American Red Cross blood drive ...

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SPL Holy Hotdish St. Paul’s Lutheran (SPL) Church in Truman will host the Holy Hotdish fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The cost is a free-will donation. Take-out orders will be available. Proceeds will support organ repairs. For additional information, contact SPL at (507) 776-2802. Karaoke in Fairmont Karaoke will be from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3394 in Fairmont, and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at Silo'67 in Fairmont. Music at The Marina Musicians Marv and Kaat will perform from noon to 4 p.m. ...

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Kiwanis Club to meet Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will have their 2026-2027 officer induction and will discuss future club activities on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The club will dedicate future meetings in October to Ward 1, Ward 3 and Mayor candidates. All are welcome to attend. MCHS open hours The Martin County Humane Society/Carl Nettifee Memorial Animal Shelter (MCHS) in Fairmont will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. To view adoptable pets and additional information, visit mchsofmn.org or contact the MCHS at (507) ...

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2026 Candidate Forums The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee invites the community to attend the 2026 Candidate Forums on Tuesday, Sept. 29 (5:30 p.m. for Fairmont Mayor candidates, 7 p.m. for Martin County Commissioner candidates) and Wednesday, Sept. 30 (5:30 p.m. for Fairmont City Council candidates, 7 p.m. for State and Federal Office candidates) at the Fairmont City Council Chambers. The forums provide an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for local, county and state offices ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Forums will be open to the ...