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Library Winter Olympics Winter Olympic Fun will be from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Activities include stations themed to different winter Olympic events. This come-and-go event is for all ages. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. MCHS Bake Sale The Martin County Humane Society (MCHS) will have a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Fleet and Farm Supply Inc./Ace Hardware in Fairmont. Proceeds will help with shelter animal expenses. Gluten-free options will be ...

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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, Feb. 4, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Seth Becker of Becker Financial. The public is invited to attend. City of Lakes Garden Club to meet City of Lakes Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the downstairs classroom at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Please call or text Leslie Walkowiak at (651) 895-6578 to RSVP attendance so adequate accommodations can be provided. ...

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Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Best Western hotel in Fairmont. The meeting’s speaker will be Richard Bradley. All are welcome to attend. People First to meet People First will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Pizza Ranch buffet restaurant in Fairmont. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017. Cuddle Buddies huddle at the library Cuddle Buddies will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. The ...

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Play Café brewing at the library Play Café will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Enjoy playtime that encourages growth and learning for children ages zero to five and their caregivers. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207. GHEC Donkey Basketball Fundraiser The Granada-Huntley-East Chain FFA Chapter will host a Donkey Basketball tournament from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the GHEC school. Pre-sale tickets are available at the school office and Profinium Bank in Fairmont for ...

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Bookmark Painting Bookmark Painting for adults only with local artist Caroline Porter will be at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Registration is required. To sign up for one of the two time slots, contact the Martin County Library at (507) 238-4207. PokéMonday at Analog Games Analog Games will host PokéMonday from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, at 207 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. Bring cards or game systems to battle, trade and make friends. College News Kimberly Kressin, of Fairmont, has been named to the 2025 Fall President’s ...

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MLHS Mac and Cheese Cookoff Martin Luther High School’s (MLHS) freshman class will host a Mac 'N Cheese Cook-off on Friday, Feb. 6, during the Jaguars’ girls’ varsity basketball game versus Fairmont. Prizes will be awarded to the entries receiving the most votes. Entries are due by Friday, Jan. 30. Guests can sample and vote from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.martinlutherhs.com. MLHS Children’s Winter Carnival The Martin Luther High School (MLHS) Student Council and National Honor Society will sponsor the Children’s Winter Carnival from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, ...