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February meal at SJV Church St. John Vianney Church will serve a free February meal at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. All are invited to join them. If you cannot attend in person due to lack of transportation, contact (507) 235-2451 to have a meal delivered. Call by noon on Friday, Feb. 14 to make arrangements. College News Ava Terfehr and Anna Utermarck of Fairmont have been named to the fall semester 2024 Dean's List at Iowa State University. Jacob Fiala of Welcome has been named to the 2024 fall semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University.

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Kiwanis to hear from Tonder Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The meeting speaker will be Fairmont Area School’s Teacher of the Year, Wendi Tonder. Early Risers Kiwanis will hear about Wendi's 19 years in the Fairmont Area School, her 33 years of teaching experience, and her dedication to teaching important life skills. The public is invited to attend. Valentine Craft for Kids Join the Martin County Library in Fairmont from 1 to 3 p.m. ...

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Wednesday coffee at the Chubb House The historic Chubb House in Fairmont is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays for coffee and more. Stop in to learn more about the first and only brick home in Martin County, and the man who built it in 1867 for his family; Dr. Orville P. Chubb. Get acquainted with Fairmont’s rich history and the volunteers who have worked hard to preserve this building. For additional information or to view weather cancellations, visit the official Chubb House Facebook Page. Human Rights Committee to meet The Human Rights Committee of Martin County will meet ...

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Methodist Church to hold weekend coffee party The East Chain United Methodist Church will host the Monthly Community Coffee Party from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. The menu includes rolls, treats, coffee, tea, and juice. A free-will donation is encouraged. For additional information, contact Alice at (507) 236-1137. Quilt Guild to meet Monday The Prairie Star Quilt Guild will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church in Fairmont. The Quilt Board will meet at 12:30 p.m. The program will be a Mug Rug Exchange. Sew and Share will follow ...

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Mini golf at Fairmont library Join the Martin County Library in Fairmont from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 for mini golf. Try at a variety of golf holes throughout the library building, for all ages. There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. For additional information, contact the Martin County Library in Fairmont at (507) 238-4207. Venmo Safety with Nickie Welsh Social Club Simple adult enrichment instructor Nickie Welsh will teach a class about Venmo safety from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 in a Zoom meeting. In this class, participants ...

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Kiwanis to meet Wednesday Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speaker of the meeting will be Fairmont Area Schools Activity Director Mat Mahoney. The public is invited to attend. Wednesday supper at Huntley Church Community Covenant Church in Huntley will have a Wednesday Night Supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The menu includes assorted French bread pizzas, Italian pasta salad and cupcakes. A free-will donation is ...