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UCC to host community meal First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont will host a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The menu includes pork commercials, green beans, bars, milk, coffee or water. Books and Brews Books and Brews Morning Edition will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Library staff will highlight biographies. Bring coffee and a friend and discover something new. Registration is not required. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont ...

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Kiss the Pig Fundraiser Kiss the Pig Fundraiser will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at St. James Lutheran Church (SJL) in Northrop. Gary Luhmann and Alan Wille are putting their lips on the line for Lutheran education. Guests may vote for who they want to see kiss the pig by donating in advance or on the day of the event. Whoever raises the most money gets to kiss the pig during a pork meal at noon on Nov. 16. Voting can be completed at sjlnorthrop.com or mailing donations to St. James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 315, Northrop, MN 56075. All funds raised will support SJL ...

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MLHS Mission Possible Benefit Knight Martin Luther High School (MLHS) Mission Possible Benefit Knight will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at MLHS in Northrop. A delicious catered dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Year 2000 Alumus Tom Traetow will be the guest speaker, sharing stories of his life as he served in the military and how God brought him where he is today. At 7:30 p.m. nationally acclaimed Christian contemporary recording artists Jonny Diaz will perform. His song "More Beautiful You" has charted on American Christian music charts. ​Tickets for dinner and show at 5:30 p.m. are ...

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Kiwanis to meet Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Martin County Youth for Christ Area Director Hunter Schmidtke. The public is invited to attend. Silo ‘67 for Friday karaoke Silo'67 will have karaoke at 9 p.m. on Fridays at the Silo'67 bar and grill. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For additional information, visit the official ‘Silo 67 Facebook page. Free testers at Recovery in ...

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Veteran’s Day programs in the area • Fairmont High School (FHS) will host a Veterans Day program at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the school’s Performing Arts Center, with guest speaker American Legion 2nd District Commander/retired National Guard Command Sergeant Major combat Veteran Tom Behrends. • Martin County West (MCW) High School in Sherburn will host a Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the gymnasium at MCW. • Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School will host a Veteran’s Day program at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the small gymnasium at ...

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FCH retirees for lunch Fairmont Community Hospital retirees will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. Retirees are encouraged to attend. Movie Monday at the Library Movie Monday will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. “Little Giants” will be shown. There is no cost to attend this event, and registration is not required. Popcorn and water will be served. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207. Mini Monday at the Library Come for stories and ...