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Birthdays | VIEW ALL

Osborn to celebrate 80th birthday

FAIRMONT — Ardis Osborn of Fairmont will turn 80 years old on Wednesday, March 19. Cards and birthday greetings to help her celebrate can reach her at 2679 Albion Ave #104 Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

Rosenberg marks 90 years

FAIRMONT — Elaine Rosenberg of Fairmont turned 90 years old on March 9. Cards and birthday greetings will reach her at 816 150th Avenue, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

Anderst to turn 102

FAIRMONT — Dorothy Anderst of Fairmont will turn 102 on Sunday, Feb. 23. Cards and birthday greetings may reach her at 2679 Albion Avenue, Apartment 308, Fairmont, Minn. 56031.

Cordt to celebrate 90th birthday

FAIRMONT — William “Bill” Cordt of Fairmont will celebrate his 90th Birthday on Feb. 16. Cards can reach him at 2492 75th Street. Fairmont, Minn.

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Balcolm-Petrowiak to marry June 14, 2025

FAIRMONT — Holly Christine Petrowiak and Garrett Lynn Balcom announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak and Jon and Kathy Balcom. Holly is a 2021 graduate of South Dakota State University and received her Bachelors’ degree in ...

Mielke-Neufeld to marry Aug. 3

BLUE EARTH — Rachael Mielke and Shawn Neufeld announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Patti Mielke of Blue Earth, the late Chris Mielke, and Ron and Donna Neufeld of Mountain Lake. Rachael graduated from Winona State University in 2019 with a degree in ...

Wohlrabe-Tow to wed June 15

FAIRMONT— Brooke Wohlrabe and Sam Tow announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Al and Angie Wohlrabe, and Mike and Becky Tow, all of Fairmont. Brooke graduated from Fairmont High School in 2011 and the University of St. Thomas in 2015 with a bachelor’s ...

Scherr-Sumey to marry August of 2024

FAIRMONT — Haley Scherr and Dan Sumey announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Tim and Beth Scherr of Trempealeau, Wis. and Steve and Deb Sumey of Fairmont. Haley received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. She works as an interior ...

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Wohlrabe-Tow married June 15

FAIRMONT — Brooke Leana Wohlrabe and Samuel Michael Tow were married June 15, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont, with Pastor Anthony Bertram officiating. Parents of the couple are Al and Angie Wohlrabe, and Mike and Becky Tow, all of Fairmont. Maid of honor was Brenna Wohlrabe ...

Teaser-Lunz married May 25

FAIRMONT — Rebecca Teaser and Robert Lunz, both of Fairmont, were married May 25, 2024, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fairmont. Reverend Cory Germain officiated the ceremony. Rebecca is the daughter of Kieran Teaser of Brainerd and Sharon Johannes of Fairmont. Robert is ...

Shimon-Ankeny married July 29

FAIRMONT — Natalie Ann Shimon and Michael James Ankeny were married July 29, 2023, at The Capitol Room in St. Peter, Minn. Pastor Seth Watson officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are David and Elizabeth Shimon of Granada, Minn., and Mick and Amy Ankeny of Blue Earth, ...

Petrowiak-Carlson married June 17

FAIRMONT — Celia Marie Petrowiak and Benjamin Chris Carlson were married June 17, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in East Chain, Minn. Fr. Greg Parrott officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Larry and Dawn Petrowiak, Chris and Kathy Carlson, all of Fairmont. Matrons of ...

Anniversaries | VIEW ALL

Meyers to celebrate 70th anniversary

FAIRMONT — Jack and Dorie Meyer will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. They live at 551 Burton Lane, Fairmont Minn. 56031.

Tromanhausers to celebrate 70th anniversary

FAIRMONT — An open house celebration to honor the 70th wedding anniversary of Dick & Harriet Tromanhauser of Fairmont, Minn will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church in Fairmont. They were married on Oct. 23, 1954. Cards can reach them ...

Andersons celebrate 70 years

BLUE EARTH — Harland and Mavis Anderson of Blue Earth celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Aug. 7. If you would like to send them a greeting, they can be reached at 1219 S. Ramsey Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013.

Hillmers to celebrate 40 years

FAIRMONT — Kevin and Kelly Hillmer of Fairmont will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday. They were married Aug. 11, 1984.

People & Events | VIEW ALL

People and Events

Red Rock to display student artwork The Red Rock Center for the Arts will showcase artwork created by selected high school students from Blue Earth Area, Fairmont, Granada-Huntley-East Chain, North Union, Martin Luther, Martin County West, and Truman from Tuesday, March 25, to Wednesday, ...

People and Events

Fairmont grade 7 and 8 concert Fairmont High School will have a Grade 7 and 8 Band, Orchestra and Choir concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24 at the Performing Arts Center at Fairmont High School. Teen and Tween After Hours Teen and Teen After Hours will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on ...

People and Events

Kiwanis to meet Wednesday Early Risers Kiwanis of Fairmont will gather for their weekly breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at The Ranch restaurant in Fairmont. A meeting at 6:50 a.m. will follow. The speakers of the meeting will be Emily Fett and Laura Odgren, who will speak about ...

People and Events

Play Café to meet Tuesday Play Café will meet at the Martin County Library at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18. This program is for children ages zero to five and their caregivers. Children can explore and play at the library. Play Café participants meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays from now to ...

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New Arrivals

Avery Grace Ankeny was born at 2:16 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2025, in Mankato, Minn., to Michael and Natalie Ankeny of Fairmont, Minn. She weighed six pounds and 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Avery Grace is the granddaughter of Mick and Amy Ankeny of Blue Earth, Minn, and David and Elizabeth ...

New Arrivals

Levi W. Meinders SIOUX FALLS — Levi Wayne Meinders was born Nov. 26, 2024 in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. He weighed seven pounds and two ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Parents are Mike and Stephanie Meinders of Lake Wilson, Minn. Grandparents are Ray Meinders of Sioux Falls, S. Dak. and Duane ...

New Arrivals

Oliver Benjamin Rosol, son of Ben and Kirsten Rosol of Fairmont, was born July 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. He has two brothers, Lincoln and Jace. Grandparents are Rob and Ruth True, Joe and Jolene Rosol, all of Fairmont.

New Arrivals

Walt Alan Wohlrabe, son of Brandon and Kaitlin Wohlrabe, was born May 15, 2024, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Grandparents are Al and Angie Wohlrabe of Fairmont, Loren and Jackie Carlson of Edina. Great-grandparents are Don and ...