FAIRMONT— The Blue Earth Avenue project will start in Fairmont next week, on July 27. It includes the area from the roundabout at the start of Downtown Plaza to Highway 15. While at its core…
Benefit run makes Fairmont stop
FAIRMONT – Hot off the heels of the Fairmont Legion forming its own Legion Riders chapter, the American Legion Riders…
Affidavits for Candidacy due July 28
CEYLON — July 28 is a busy day. Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Archaeology art
Heidi Luhmann and grandson Karver Olson work on their archaeology-themed craft, making family members out of rock supplies, during the…
Local organizations celebrate Disability Pride Month
MARTIN COUNTY – Across Martin County, people with disabilities are assisted by organizations that are raising pride and awareness during…
B.E. chooses spot for safety cabinets
BLUE EARTH— The Blue Earth City Council made a decision on where to place their new outdoor public access safety…
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Local Sports
Fairmont locals experience the Gothia Cup
FAIRMONT – The trip overseas has concluded. Local Fairmont teens Mollie Leiding, Makenzie Gerhardt,…
Local Editorials
Never take for granted
We’ve all heard that we should not take things for granted, but it never hurts to give a reminder about this piece of wisdom. I was at a meeting with some local business owners recently and one of them pointed out how when we visit other cities, especially, say, up north, we often go…
The Fairmont City Council tabled another project at its meeting this week. This one is for…
Will they or won’t they?
Thumbs Up Council OKs phase two of harvesting The Fairmont City Council approved going ahead with…
Et. Cetera
An added agenda item on Tuesday night’s Fairmont City Council meeting agenda ended up being a…
City Council vs. City Staff
Letters to the Editor
Walkers and mobility devices- get a tune up
To the editor: When I recently arrived at an event at a local venue I was surprised to see an ambulance at the back door. It seems that someone’s walker “snapped” and left the owner with an injury. Thankfully, the person looked reasonably good but not walking. I hope it is a precautionary visit…
A plea for pickleball courts Dear Editor, As active pickleball players, we respectfully ask the Fairmont…
Readers' Views
No New Wars To the editor: Donald Trump campaigned on his promise of America first, no…
Readers' Views
Successful Triathlon weekend To the editor: It truly took a village to host the Fairmont Youth…
Readers' Views
Engagements
Laven-Becker to marry June 26
Blair-Woytassek to marry Aug. 15
Dornfeld-Quiring to marry Sept. 27
Shoen-Smith to wed Sept. 5
Anniversaries
Wohlrabes to mark 65 years
Nuss couple to celebrate 60th anniversary
Hannings to celebrate 70th anniversary
Borowskis to celebrate 50th anniversary
Birthdays
Berg to celebrate 80th birthday
Erickson to celebrate 63rd birthday
Homan to celebrate 90th birthday
Mair to celebrate 80th birthday
Obituaries
Michael H. Golinghorst
MOUNTAIN LAKE — A Memorial Service for Michael H. Golinghorst, 72, of Mountain Lake, Minn. and formerly of Sherburn, Minn., will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Trimont Covenant Church. Those wishing to view a live stream of the service may do so at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26076680815388 Burial will be in the