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Christensen-Bursaw wed May 23

EAST CHAIN — Dawn Christensen and Tim Bursaw were married May 23, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church in East Chain. Father Beerman officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Dolores Bursaw of Fairmont, the late Curt and Linda Christensen, and the late Duane Bursaw. Matron of honor was Tari Stradtman of Fairmont, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mikayla Stradtman and Kinze Stradtman, both of Fairmont, both nieces of the bride. Best man was Dan Kuchta of Sioux Falls, cousin of the bride. Honorary groomsman was Todd Bursaw of Santa Monica, Calif., brother of the groom.

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FAIRMONT — Emily Brolsma and Kyle Peters were married Feb. 1, 2020, at Woods Chapel in Long Lake. Parents of the couple are Greg and Pam Brolsma of Fairmont, and Steve and Cheryl Peters of Andover. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Klütz of Denver, Colo., sister of the bride, Amina Ibrahim, Laura Heiderscheidt and Brittany Paskey, all of Minneapolis and all friends of the bride, Karin Rosen of Manhattan, N.Y., friend of the bride, and Heather Peters of Andover, sister-in-law of the couple. Groomsmen were Derek Peters of Andover, brother of the groom, Chris Wiemelt, Matt Mossey, John ...

Korte-Jones married Feb. 24

FAIRMONT — Rachel Korte and Andrew Jones were married Feb. 24, 2020, at Now Sapphire Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico. Parents of the couple are Joel and Diane Armbrust of Fairmont, Lynn Korte of Augusta, Ga., Randy and Mary Johnson of Mankato, and the late David Jones. Maid of honor was Angela Korte, sister of the bride. Matron of honor was Kelly Hollingsworth. Bridesmaids were Amber Warne, Mandy Blackstad, Molly Jones, Molly Stephens, and Megan Jones. Flower girl was Nora Harvey, niece of the bride. Best man was Aaron Jones, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Derek ...

Nistler-Armbrust wed Sept. 28

FAIRMONT — Alexander Nistler and Benjamin Armbrust were married Sept. 28, 2019, at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, N.D. Parents of the couple are Paul and Roberta Nistler of Fargo, Cody and Kim Fisher of Fergus Falls, and Joel and Diane Armbrust of Fairmont. Maid of honor was Adelle Heggem, sister of the bride. Best man was Eric Armbrust, brother of the groom. Lexi graduated from Stanley High School in Fargo, and attended North Dakota State College of Science. She is employed at Labby’s Grill & Bar, and the Bison Turf, both in Fargo. Ben graduated from Fairmont High ...

Schmidt-Botzet married July 6

FAIRMONT — Emma Schmidt and Jeremy Botzet were married July 6, 2019, at JP Denmark in Viborg, S.D. Greg Binstock officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jeffrey and Ann Schmidt of Mitchell, S.D., and Richard and Judy Botzet of Fairmont. Maid of honor was Mandy Schmidt. Bridesmaids were Taylor Sebert, Coley Shield and Shelby Selland. Flower girls were Coralyn Wagner and Kendall Hemme. Best man was Daniel Elmer. Groomsmen were Greg Botzet, Brandon Botzet and Cory Wagner. Ring bearer was Zander Wagner. Vocalists were Jake Connelly, John Isaacson and Colan ...

Brolsma-Klutz married Oct. 11

FAIRMONT — Steph-anie Brolsma and Matt Klutz were married Oct. 11, 2019, at Gathered Oaks in Alexandria. Parents of the couple are Greg and Pam Brolsma of Fairmont, and Bruce and Marilyn Klutz of Eau Claire, Wis. Bridesmaids were Emily Peters, sister of the bride, Amina Ibrahim, Kristin Boyum and Sam Waletich, all of Minneapolis, Lisa Martin of Boston, and Haley Haddock of Denver, all friends of the couple. Groomsmen were Nathan Klutz of Minneapolis and Joshua Klutz of Indiana, brothers of the groom, Carson Kipfer and Carter Kipfer, cousins of the groom, Kyle Peters, ...