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Meet the Franklin Royalty Candidates for 2021-22

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:00am

This year’s Franklin Royalty coronation will feature two candidates.

Mykenna Vollmer is the 16-year-old daughter of William and June, and she has three sisters – Kaitlyn, Chelsea and Kara, and a brother, Dana.

In school, Mykenna is a member of the volleyball and basketball teams, is the Blue Crue Vice President and a member of the SADD Chapter.

She works at the Grandview Valley Winery near Belview.

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Fairfax Council approves alley vacation

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:00am

By Paul Zaid, Assistant Editor

The Fairfax City Council met on July 13 at City Hall.

Once the agenda and Consent Agenda were approved the Council moved on to new business.

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Kickin' Cancer is gearing up for the July 30 event

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:00am

Kickin' Cancer in Redwood County, formerly known as Relay for Life, is busy making plans for their event to be held on Friday, July 30, at Gilfillan Estates. The name has changed, but attendees won't notice much change otherwise. The luminaria will still light the path with both In Honor and In Memory bags, available before the event and at the event for a suggested donation of $10. A boxed meal of a grilled hamburger or hot dog, salad, chips, cookie and a beverage for $8 is available.

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Franklin Catfish Derby Days held July 23-25

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:00am

By Paul Zaid, Assistant Editor

The annual celebration of Franklin Catfish Derby Days is scheduled for July 23 through 25 in Franklin.

The Catfish Fishing contest begins Friday, July 23 with registration opening at 3 p.m. The contest closing Sunday, July 25 at 12:00 p.m.

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‘Renville County Walk in the Park’ supports local residents affected by cancer

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:00am

By Paul Zaid, Assistant Editor

For the past several years, a group of people from Renville County have been hosting the ‘Renville County Walk in the Park’. This event is like the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, with one main difference - the funds raised at the event stay local and are used directly to help those impacted by cancer.

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Marlowe Garage serves Fairfax for 72 years

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 8:00am

By Chuck Marlowe

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‘A Minion reasons to love Gibbon’

Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 8:00am

By Paul Zaid, Assistant Editor

Minions, the small, yellow creatures from the beloved 2015 film will be taking over Main Street in Gibbon during Gibbon Funfest, July 15 through 18.

In addition to the weekend celebration, this year there will be a new feature, the Gibbon Walk-About to be held on July 17, from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m., located on Main Street.