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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, July 30, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Jake Reuter of Sterling Pharmacy. Reuter will be informing the members present about the recent activities at the Sterling Pharmacy fulfillment center. The public is invited to attend. Silo ‘67 for Friday karaoke Silo'67 will have karaoke at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, at the Silo'67 bar and grill. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For ...

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Trapshoot honoring Greg Kuenle A Memorial Trap Shoot to honor and remember Greg Kuenle (July 3, 1958-March 4, 2025) will be from noon to 5 p.m. on July 27 at the East Chain Sportsman’s Club. Greg was a member for many years. There will be a traditional five-bird event, Annie Oakley’s and Jeopardy. Each will be $2 per shoot. Lunch and prizes will be provided. Beverages can be purchased from the club. Greg never wanted a funeral; this will be the best way to honor him and celebrate his life. For additional information, contact (507) 848-5342. CREST Low-vision support The CREST Low ...

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Bean bag get-together Community bean bag games will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont. Any individual of any skill level is welcome. Bring boards, bags and a lawn chair if you have them. For additional information, contact Jim at (507) 235-2414. Open indoor pickleball Open indoor pickleball will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For additional information, contact Char Kahler at (507) 236-4606. Learn Sign Language Basics at the Fairmont Library Sign Language Basics will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, ...

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Church on the Lawn Church on the Lawn will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 27, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of East Chain. The speaker will be Pastor Terry Francis from Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. The service includes live band worship, Bible teaching and kids’ programs. Before the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. The public is welcome. In case of inclement weather, they will meet inside the church. For more information, visit www.eastchain.com Silent Disco at Fairmont Library A Silent ...

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Fairmont Summer Run The 46th Annual Fairmont Summer Run will be held at 8:30 a.m. for the five-mile, 9:30 a.m. for the two-mile, 10 a.m. for the quarter-mile and 10:05 a.m. for the half-mile on Saturday, July 26, at Fairmont High School. The event is coordinated by Fairmont CER and the Fairmont Area Runners. The races will be run on quiet streets and asphalt trails. All races will start and finish at the high school. Pre-registration is required, due on Friday, July 25 and can be completed on the CER webstore. For additional information, contact CER at (507) 235-3141. Galaxy Band in ...

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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, July 23, at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Peter Engstrom of the Human Rights Committee. Peter Engstrom will inform about the recent activities at the Fairmont Human Rights Committee. The public is invited to attend. Heritage Acres to meet and potluck Heritage Acres will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Prairieville Building on Lake Avenue. President Glenn Becker will introduce all new ...