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Holy Hotdish Organ Fundraiser Holy Hotdish Organ Fundraiser will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman. The menu includes various hot dishes, breads, desserts and beverages. Free-will donations will be accepted. Take-outs and delivery will be available, and arrangements can be made by contacting Dawn at (507) 432-8248. Proceeds will upgrade electrical at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will have its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Best Western in Fairmont. ...

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Winnebago IOOF to present Installation of Officers Winnebago City No. 30 Odd Fellows and Starlight No. 11 Rebekah Lodges will have a Joint Installation of Officers ceremony beginning with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. followed by the installation ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Winnebago Municipal Center. An inspirational speech given by the 2024 Pilgrimage for Youth scholarship winner will be replayed. This unique Educational Program brings together high school students from around the world to study and learn about our government. For young adults interested in world affairs, ...

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CER Abdominal Strengtheners Abdominal strengthening workshop will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in a Zoom meeting. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal, without stressing back or neck joints and without getting on the floor. Registration is required, costs $29, closes Oct. 3 and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER at (507) 235-3141. CER YouTube Channel Starter Kit A YouTube channel starter kit workshop will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in a Zoom meeting. ...

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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, Oct. 1, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Fairmont Planning and Zoning Coordinator Mike Schutz. He will introduce himself to the members present and talk about his role. This meeting marks the beginning of the Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis 2025-2026 year. Lieutenant Governor-Elect from the Albert Lea Noon Kiwanis Club, John Holt, will be present to install the following officers: 2026 President Dale ...

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Fairmont Service Club to meet The Fairmont Service Club will have its weekly meeting at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Best Western in Fairmont. The featured speaker will be Fairmont High School Girls Soccer Coach Matt Nielsen. Guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Marlys Rogers. FHS Soccer Tailgate The 2025 Fairmont High School Boys’ Soccer Tailgate, hosted by the Fairmont Soccer Association, will be at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29. Porkchops on a stick, chips, water and a cookie will be served for $8. The soccer teams will compete against MN SW ...

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Help CREST secure gas cards CREST of Martin County is asks for help in securing $25 gas cards to give to volunteers who transport CREST care receivers to appointments in Mankato, Rochester, Sioux Falls or the Twin Cities. If you would like to help in this way, please send a monetary donation with “gas cards” in the memo line to: CREST, 820 Winnebago Avenue, Suite 2, Fairmont, MN 56031. All gifts will be tax-deductible and will help defray the gas expenses of the CREST volunteers who make these long-distance trips. Thank you for caring and for sharing. Play Café brewing at ...