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Martin Luther to hold Sunday lunch event A soup and sandwich lunch will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Martin Luther Jr/Sr High School in Northrop. They will be serving chicken noodle soup, cheesy potato soup, chicken griller soup, vegetable beef soup and chili, egg salad and cheese spread will be served on crimp bread from Kiehl's Bakery in Lakefield, cupcakes, bars and Greg's Homemade ice cream. Cost is a free-will donation to benefit student tuition aid. Matching funds are provided by Thrivent Action Team dollars. Carry-out orders available. The public is ...

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Library to hold events this week Martin County Library in Fairmont will hold 2 events later this week. First, join library staff for a Shamrock craft event designed for adults with disabilities beginning 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. Also, join library staff for Leprechaun training from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 16, at the Fairmont Library. The fun will include games, an obstacle course, shamrock wands and more. There is no cost to attend and registration is not ...

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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, March 13, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Sam Viesselman, one of the four recipients of the 4 under 40 program in Martin County. The public is invited. Aktion Club Theatre meets Thursday Aktion Club Theatre, a part of Kiwanis International, will meet 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Grace Lutheran Church, 300 S. Grant St. in Fairmont. Any questions about the group, please call Pat Kietzer at (507) 848-5017. MN ...

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Service Club to meet Tuesday The Fairmont Service Club will hold its next weekly meeting noon Tuesday, March 12, at the Best Western in Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Tiffany Harrris, coordinator of the STEM program at Fairmont Elementary School. Guests are always welcome. With questions, call Lorin Pollock at (507) 230-4800. Red Rock to hold Tuesday lunch event Noon Lunch with the Arts program, featuring musical entertainment by Lee Kanten, will be held noon Tuesday, March 12, at the Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E. Blue Earth Ave. in Fairmont. He will be singing your ...

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CREST Lunch & Learn Monday in Fairmont There’s a lot of interest today in the area of genealogy. Many have questions like: Where did our ancestors come from and what were they like? The next CREST Lunch & Learn program will take place 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, at the CREST office, 820 Winnebago Ave. in Fairmont. This month will feature a program on our ancestors and genealogy. A lunch with food from different countries will be served following the program. If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP the CREST office at (507) 235-3833. This activity is open to seniors ...

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Sportsman Club sets shooting event East Chain Sportsman’s Club will hold a season opening trap shoot event beginning noon Sunday, March 10, at the club located a half-mile north of East Chain on 254th Avenue. They will be shooting practice rounds, then 16-yard and 25-yard Oakley’s and Boondocks - Shooters Choice. The grill will be on all day. For more information, contact Moby at (507) 236-4189. Everyone is welcome. Mini Monday at the Fairmont Library Join library staff for Mini Monday beginning 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, at the Martin County Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. ...