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🌱 What’s next for Richard’s Auto Repair after 42 years in Fairmont?
Spotted on the Fairmont calendar: MN Education Fair at Fairmont Jr/Sr High School
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In today's newsletter:
- What's next for Richard's Auto Repair after 42 years in Fairmont?
Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Bowling Nights and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with periods of rain, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wiederhoeft's Retiring from Richard's Auto Repair and Towing after 42 Years (1065lakesfm.com) — A longtime Fairmont staple, Richard's Auto Repair and Towing is changing hands as Richard and Betty Wiederhoeft retire after 42 years in business. The Martin County natives grew the shop through multiple locations and a devastating fire, and a new owner is expected to take over in early October while keeping all current employees and services in place. 
📸 Around Fairmont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairmont
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★ Featured events ★
- MN Education Fair at Fairmont Jr/Sr High School →
900 Johnson St, Fairmont
9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Wednesday Bowling Nights →
Bowl-Mor Lanes, 617 S State St, Fairmont
5:00 pm - Faribault & Martin Co. Child Care Provider Appreciation Night & Open House →
300 South Grant Street, Fairmont
6:00 pm - MN/WI/FL Carry Permit Course – Fairmont, MN →
Fairmont MN
10:00 am - MN/FL Carry Permit Course – Fairmont, MN →
Fairmont MN
10:00 am - Weird Science Day Camp →
Cedar Point Scout Camp, 125 200th Ave, Fairmont
11:00 am - MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class →
Southern Minnesota Educational Campus, 115 South Park Street, Fairmont
8:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
📣 Fairmont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CANCELLED Mortgage Foreclosure Sale - 124 Bradley Street, Mankato 56001 →
Blue Earth County, MN Calendar
10:00 am - POSTPONED Mortgage Foreclosure Sale - 221 2nd St, Pemberton MN 56078 →
Blue Earth County, MN Calendar
10:00 am - CANCELLED Mortgage Foreclosure Sale - 532 S HUNT ST, LAKE CRYSTAL, MN 56055 →
Blue Earth County, MN Calendar
10:00 am - Tennis, Girls: Big South Girls Tennis Championship Match (Varsity)
Fairmont Area School District Fairmont, MN 56031
4:30 pm - Redwood Valley vs Blue Earth Area →
Blue Earth Area Senior High School, 1125 US-169, Blue Earth
7:15 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Mayo Clinic posted a job opening for Paramedic in Fairmont. Apply here.
- TPI Hospitality posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Fairmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blue Earth
- Public notices for the week of September 27, 2026 (faribaultcountyregister.com)
- BE's Hope Methodist has a new pastor (faribaultcountyregister.com)
- Prep Schedule for Tuesday September 29th (radiomankato.com)
Windom
- Trojans football makes it two in a row with late TD to knock off Albert Lea (myradioworks.net)
Ok Fairmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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