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Minnesota Farm Bureau Supports Youth in 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction EAGAN — The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) continued its support of Minnesota 4-H livestock exhibitors at the 2026 Purple Ribbon Auction during the Minnesota State Fair, sponsoring 25 market animal exhibitors from across the state. The sponsorship is one of many ways MFBF invests in youth leadership development, helping young people build the skills and experiences to become future leaders in agriculture. Below are local exhibitors who were among the 25 exhibitors sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau: ...

The US tariff on Canadian imports could send already soaring hockey gear prices even higher

Kelly Rand's teenage twin boys playing hockey in St. Paul, Minnesota, are going through growth spurts that force the family to buy new equipment what seems like all the time. The goaltender's $400 helmet in 2022 now runs $1,000. The chest protector they got last year for $465 now goes for ...

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SENIOR DINING IN FAIRMONT Meals are served at Friendship Village at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Milk is served each day. The menu is subject to change. To reserve your meal, call (507) 238-1650 between 9 a.m. and noon the day before. This project is partially funded through a grant from Region 9 Area Agency on Aging under Title III-C of the Older Americans Act and is sponsored by Lutheran Social Services. FAIRMONT Tuesday — Summer citrus, chicken, seasoned orzo, country trio vegetables, bread, butter, peaches, lemon-lime cake, milk. Alternate: Goulash. Wednesday — ...

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FAIRMONT AREA Monday, Sept. 7 No school. Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 8 5:30 p.m. CER Flag Football 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fall Musical, “Anything Goes” auditions Wednesday, Sept. 9 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fall Musical, “Anything Goes” auditions Thursday, Sept. 10 11:30 a.m. CER Advisory Council Meetings at Fairmont Elementary 3:15 p.m. SEL Team Meeting 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fall Musical, “Anything Goes” auditions Friday, Sept. 11 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fall Musical, “Anything Goes” auditions MARTIN COUNTY WEST Monday, Sept. 7 No school. Labor Day. ...

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FAIRMONT JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH BREAKFAST: Tuesday — Pancake on a Stick, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. Wednesday — Blueberry muffin, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. Thursday — Sausage breakfast pizza, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. Friday — Breakfast banana split yogurt parfait, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. LUNCH: Tuesday — Fluffy Pancakes, Fruit Topping, Sausage Patty Bacon Cheeseburger, Cheesy Bosco Stick, Marinara Sauce, Pizza, Yogurt Parfait with Blueberries and Granola, Turkey Ranch Wrap, Tater Tots, Fruit and Vegetable Bar, ...

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