FAIRMONT – As the year gets closer to ending, the Schmeeckle Foundation has early Christmas presents for nine area organizations. The Foundation is awarding $228,337 in funds this year, in areas of early childhood care and education, serving the disabled and elderly and promoting the ...

CEYLON — St. Paul's Lutheran in Wilbert will have services at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30. This will continue until a new pastor is found for their partner churches, St. John's in Sherburn and St. Paul's in Wilbert. The ladies group, LWML, at Wilbert will have their Christmas Social at 1:30 ...

FAIRMONT — ‘Be an angel’ this holiday season, a message the Salvation Army in Fairmont is spreading to the community. The organization aims to spread holiday joy to families in need by reintroducing the Angel Tree program and Bell Ringers. “I think it's really good. I always take my ...

FAIRMONT – Citizens who get water from underground sources on their land, such as wells, will be able to have their water tested for nitrates, chlorides and arsenics for free. The testing will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Knights of Columbus, provided by the ...

WELCOME — A Santa Workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Sinn Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. Crafts and games, treats, letters to Santa, photos with Santa, a Christmas movie and more are planned for lots of fun. An American Red Cross blood drive will be on Dec. ...

TRUMAN — The Truman Public School will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 for professional day. The last free park day of the year is Friday. On Nov.28, enjoy free entrance to all of Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas. No vehicle permit is needed. The ...