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United Methodist plans Sunday pancake brunch Fairmont United Methodist church invites the community to a free pancake brunch from 10-11:30 a.m. (or until the food is gone) on Palm Sunday, March 24, at the church located at 119 E. 2nd St. (corner of Park St. and 2nd St.) in Fairmont. Serving will be in the Fellowship Hall (lower level of the church). The brunch will consist of pancakes, butter and syrup, breakfast sausage, caramel rolls, coffee, milk and orange juice. There will also be an Easter basket auction during the pancake brunch. Proceeds from the auction will help fund Summer ...

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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 20, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Brooke Wohlrabe, editor and publisher of Fairmont Sentinel. The public is invited to come hear a captivating talk from Brooke. Fairmont Library to hold events on Thursday Martin County Library in Fairmont will hold 2 events on Thursday. First, join library staff for Books and Brews Morning Edition beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park ...

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Library to hold events on Monday Martin County Library in Fairmont will hold 2 events next Monday. First, join library staff for Classic Movie Monday beginning 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. They will show ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.’ Popcorn and water will be served. Also, join library staff for Lego Club starting 5 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Fairmont Library. This is for kids in grades, K-6. All supplies are provided and registration is not required. Come out and bring a friend. For questions, call the library at (507) ...

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Valley Quilters to meet Monday The sixth meeting of the Blue Earth Valley Quilter’s 2023-2024 year will be held 7 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the media center at Blue Earth Area High School. Please enter through Door C. They will start the meeting with introductions and show-and-tell. This month’s program will be on waterproofing fabric by Dawn O’Hara. Following the program, they we will have their annual Trash to Cash. Bring any quilt-related items, fabric, patterns, or tools that you no longer use or realize you’ll never get around to using. Then “shop” the treasures that ...

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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 ...