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“Church on the Lawn” will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Chef John Lowery of Conger Inn Victory Catering. Chef John will be sharing his amazing faith story as well as preparing a delicious meal that will be served following the service. The service includes live band worship, bible teaching and wonderful kids program. Prior to the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. The public is welcome. In case of inclement weather, they will meet inside the church.
Welcome Museum open Saturday
WELCOME — The Welcome Historical Society Museum will be open from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Come check out the many items from the city, school and villages. Circle of Faith parishes are scheduled to have Sunday services on July 7, at 9 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Trimont and 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Welcome. The service on July 14 will be a joint service in conjunction with the Trimont Fun Fest at 10 a.m. at Anderson Park in Trimont. Trimont Vacation Bible School is scheduled July 21-25 at First Lutheran Church in Trimont. Each day will have a supper at 5:15 p.m. and activities from 6-8 p.m. This is for area.
Robert D. Larson
BURNSVILLE — Services for Robert D. Larson, age 82, of Burnsville, Minn., formerly of Fairmont, Minn., are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Larson passed away Thursday morning, July 4, 2024, at his home in Burnsville, Minn. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
City of Windom Flood Update, July 1
Update from the City of Windom Mayor Dominic Jones. The Des Moines River at Windom is measuring currently at 22.87’ and is forecasted to continue decreasing steadily. There is a slight chance of severe weather expected tonight and the Emergency Operations Center will continue to monitor the situation overnight. With saturated soils and potential strong winds, there is a risk of tree damage and uprooting.
Community rallies together after family loses Rapidan Dam Store, home in same week
RAPIDAN TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) — Signs and memorabilia are the few surviving items left over after the Hruska family had to say goodbye to their business of more than half a century. On Friday, the Rapidan Dam Store was purchased by Blue Earth County and demolished to prevent it...
Liz Malloy
New Ulm Park and Recreation Program Supervisor Liz Malloy said there is a concert Monday night in German Park. New Ulm Public Library sponsoring “Rockin’ and Readin’ ” with Leonardo. It begins at 7pm with Puppet Wagon Show at 6:15pm. Lincoln Park Pickle Ball Courts may be ready by late this month. New Ulm Night Out is set for Thursday, July 25th in German Park.
Albin Walter Drusch
Albin Walter Drusch, age 101, of Morgan, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Morgan with burial to follow in the St John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Morgan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. also at the church.
Albin Drusch
Albin Drusch, age 101, of Morgan, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Morgan with burial to follow in the St John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Morgan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. also at the church. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan.
Volunteers organized to help clean-up efforts
There are clean-up efforts underway throughout the community. Community members have stepped up throughout the last week helping their friends, family, and neighbors with flooding preparation and now clean-up. We extend our gratitude to volunteers who have been aiding the community. The City of Windom will continue to coordinate requested resources with volunteer groups and organizations as available.
Flood Relief Funds Opened at Southwest Initiative Foundation
To address needs resulting from severe flooding in southwest Minnesota, Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) has established the Windom Flood Relief Fund in partnership with its community affiliate, the Windom Area Foundation, and the Southwest Minnesota Flood Relief Fund. These emergency funds will help those affected by the high water with financial assistance related to long-term recovery in Windom and the surrounding area and the foundation’s southwest Minnesota region.
Martins defeat Redbirds in league game
FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Martins defeated the Luverne Redbirds 6-5 in Sunday night’s league baseball game at Herb Wolf Field. With a strong start from the Martins’ offense they took an early lead to start off the game going up 2-0 in the first inning. When the Martins’ defense took the field they held strong shutting down the Redbirds and keeping them off the scoreboard.
Leon L. Kamrath
OWATONNA — Leon Leland Kamrath, 84, of Owatonna, Minn., died Friday, June 28, 2024, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont, Minn. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Michaelson Funeral Home, with Pastor Amanda Floy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Steele Center Cemetery, Somerset Township.
Club reflects on recent flooding
Over the past two weeks the City of Lakes, due to heavy and relentless rain, has faced rising water levels. As a result water has moved into the streets, covered docks and even swept boats from their lifts. Now after the storm, Fairmont citizens expectantly wait for warm weather to clear the overflowing waters. While water levels gradually return to normal, businesses and homeowners assess any damages from the floods.
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