Ron Freeman, owner of Fountain Warehouse Liquor, presents a check to Ann Austin, executive director of the Freeborn County United Way. More than $5,000 was raised at a wine and beer tasting event on Nov. 2 at the Wedgewood Cove Golf Club. -- Submitted

Thorne Crest Retirement Community recently held its annual potato bar fundraiser that support the Freeborn County United Way. Shown here from left are Ann Austin, executive director of the United Way, and from Thorne Crest: Shanna Eckberg, Sue Callahan and Kayla Thompson. The event raised $859.25. -- Submitted