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American Legion Auxiliary plans Tuesday meeting American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36 of Fairmont will meet 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at 300 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. All members and those interested are encouraged to attend. Chubb House holds Wednesday coffee The public is invited to join Chubb House committee members for coffee and treats beginning 10 a.m. every Wednesday morning at the Chubb House, 209 Lake Ave. in Fairmont. Stop by each Wednesday and appreciate one of Fairmont’s historical treasures. CER to offer upcoming community activities Fairmont Community Education & ...

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Church on the Lawn in East Chain “Church on the Lawn” services will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be East Chain native, Josh Johanson. Josh is excited to share his story. He's a husband, father and businessman, who is being called by God to preach in area churches and is currently pursuing a degree in pastoral studies. The service includes live band worship, bible teaching and wonderful kids program. Prior to the service, donuts and coffee will be served at ...

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Patriotic craft Friday at library As part of the summer events for kids at the Martin County Library, join library staff to make a patriotic craft beginning 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. This event is for kids of all ages. There is no need to register and no cost to attend. Check the library’s website at www.martincountylibrary.org for a complete listing of all of their summer events. College News Ethan Grunewald of Fairmont was named to the dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The ...

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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 26, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Paul D. Nelson, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology, at Nelson Hearing Clinics. The public is invited to come for breakfast and hear a captivating talk from Paul. Ag Trivia Thursday at the Fairmont Brewery Join Martin County Library staff as they host Ag Trivia starting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Fairmont Brewing Company, 414 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. This event is ...

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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 ...