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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The meeting’s speaker will be Fairmont Economic Development Authority (EDA) Coordinator Ned Koppen. Koppen will update the members present about the latest happenings in the city of Fairmont EDA. All are welcome to attend. Music Bingo at Lake Belt Music Bingo will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon. The event is free. Prizes will be ...

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GHEC blood drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School in Granada. To schedule a blood donation, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. MLHS Distracted Driving presentation BE SHINY Founder Matt Logan will have a presentation on Distracted Driving at Martin Luther High School (MLHS) at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at MLHS in Northrop. The event is free. All are welcome. For additional information, contact MLHS at (507) 436-5249. Puzzle Race at Fmt library A puzzle race will ...

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East Chain Merchandise Shoot East Chain Sportman’s Club will have a Merchandise Shoot all day on Sunday, March 8, on club grounds, located half a mile north of East Chain on 254th Avenue. The club will shoot 16 yards, 25 yards, oakleys and boon docks. The grill will be on all day. All are welcome. For additional information, contact Moby at (507) 236-4189. Play Café brewing at Fmt library Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Enjoy playtime that encourages growth and learning for children ages zero to five and their ...

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Love Winnebago Fundraiser The Love Winnebago Fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, at the Winnebago Municipal Center. The menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and cookies. All proceeds will go toward Winnebago’s heart fund. To donate spaghetti or pasta sauce, contact Winnebago City Hall at (507) 893-3217. FCH retirement lunch Fairmont Community Hospital retirement lunch will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. PSQG to meet The Prairie Star Quilt Guild (PSQG) will meet on Monday, March 9, at the Fairmont ...

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FHS to perform JH production Fairmont High School (FHS) Theater Department will present its junior high production, “Is There A Doctor in the House?” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, in the Performing Arts Center at FHS. For additional information, contact FHS at (507) 238-4411. Analog Games for cribbage tournament Analog Games will host a cribbage tournament at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at 207 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. Tournament entry is $1. The winner will receive the champion’s cribbage board. Permit to Carry Course Chandler’s Conceal and ...

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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The meeting’s speaker will be Fairmont Mayor Lee Baarts. Mayor Baarts will be updating the members present about the latest happenings in Fairmont. The public is invited to attend. Supper at Community Covenant Wednesday Night Supper will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, at the Community Covenant Church in Huntley. The menu includes tacos, nachos, potato oles and a dessert. ...