ABOVE: FAIRMONT — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. The Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization, Fairmont, will use $500 toward Disability Awareness Day expenses at the Martin County Fair, according to Jane Lintelman and Rin Porter.

ABOVE: FAIRMONT — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. The Fairmont Girls Basketball Association uses $500 toward scholarships for camps and travel teams for those who cannot afford them. Pictured is Angie Toothaker.

ABOVE: FAIRMONT — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. Heritage Acres in Fairmont was awarded $300 for the blacksmith at the August Threshing Day, represented by Bill Crawford and Holly Benson.

ABOVE: FAIRMONT — Ernie Nuss was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for his past work on the Finance Committee from American Legion Lee C Prentice Post 36 Finance Officer Jeff Schultz.

ABOVE: FAIRMONT — Joseph Gonzalez with the winning ticket for a youth firearm, donated by American Legion Lee C Prentice Post 36 and presented by Post 36 member and Wild Turkey Federation Chairman Joe Dubke at the Fairmont banquet.

ABOVE: SHERBURN — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. The Sherburn Lions, represented by Mark Wohlhuter, accept $1,000 to build accessibility ramps for Sherburn homes.

ABOVE: FAIRMONT — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. The Salvation Army’s Heat Share Program receives $1,500 for emergency energy assistance for Federated members in need, according to Krystal Stover.

ABOVE: FAIRMONT — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. The Minnesota Valley Action Council, represented by Sheila Ous, provides income-eligible energy-assistance funds for Federated members with $1,500.

ABOVE: JACKSON — The Federated Rural Electric Trust in Jackson recognized local organizations through Operation Round Up. Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Jackson will award a $700 scholarship to a Jackson or Martin County line worker or electrician student. Doug Schuett accepted the check.