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Martin Luther plans Sunday benefit dinner The Martin Luther High School Board of Directors will host a Celebrating Our Freedom benefit dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the high school in Northrop. They will serve grilled pork loin (by Martin County Pork Producers), cheesy hashbrowns, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, bars and beverage. This is a free will offering. Proceeds will help sustain the school’s ministry over the summer months and assist with moving expenses for the new principal. Donations over and above $20 are tax-deductible. There will also be a ...

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Summer kid’s events next week through library Martin County Library will hold three summer events for kids next week. First join library staff for Park Storytime beginning 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, at the city park in Sherburn. Come for the storytime and activities. Next, join library staff for Park Storytime beginning 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont. Come enjoy the storytime and other activities. Lastly, join library staff for Global Games at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Learn about games played across the ...

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Bake sale fundraiser Saturday Martin County Humane Society will hold a bake sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Fleet & Farm Supply Ace Hardware Store, 1300 N. State St. in Fairmont. Proceeds from the sale will help with expenses for the animals at the shelter in Fairmont. Everyone is welcome. Church on the Lawn in East Chain “Church on the Lawn” services will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Bob Bardwell. Bob was injured in ...

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Early Risers set Wednesday meeting Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Sandy Soelter from Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) for Fairmont Area Schools. The public is invited to come for breakfast and hear a captivating talk from Sandy. Mobile Sign Shop at the Fairmont Library Join library staff for a mobile sign shop experience at either 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at the Martin County Library, 110 N. Park St. in ...

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Service Club to meet Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its next weekly meeting noon Tuesday, June 18, at the Best Western in Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Rich Bradley, chairman of Citizens for a Strong Fairmont. Guests are always welcome. With questions, call Lorin Pollock at (507) 230-4800. Books and Brews Thursday at Fairmont Library Join library staff for Books and Brews Morning Edition beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Staff will highlight books that have gone from “page to screen.” Bring your coffee ...

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Church on the Lawn in East Chain “Church on the Lawn” services will start up again beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 16, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Ben Fox, Pastor of East Chain Ev. Free Church. The service includes live band worship, bible teaching and wonderful kids program. Prior to the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. The public is welcome. In case of inclement weather, they will meet inside the church. Master gardeners present Monday ...