TRUMAN – The Fowler family out of Truman has been named Farm Family of the Year for 2026 in Martin County. Today, Ron and Dora Fowler run a 1,000 acre farm of corn and soybeans.…
Kayak program posting positive results
FAIRMONT – As the years have passed since the kayak rentals were first posted at Gomsrud Park by the Fairmont…
Dunnell cherishes history, celebrates 125 years
DUNNELL — On the southwestern side of Martin County sits the small city of Dunnell, which is celebrating its 125th…
MCW hears new school construction updates
SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board met on Wednesday evening. The representative from the Construction Company, R.A. Morton,…
Sundaes in the Park on Sunday in Trimont
CEYLON — Ceylon's Summer Auction is today, Saturday, July 18. There are a few garage sales available. Enjoy the auction…
Council works to determine scope of LOST funds
FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council held the first designated work session on Thursday to start talking in earnest about what…
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Local Sports
Crissinger collects All-Sentinel Player of the Year
FAIRMONT – Joey Crissinger didn’t bat an eye. He’s seen too much baseball to…
Miller finishes Fairmont tenure as the All-Sentinel Player of the Year
Martins drop pitchers’ duel with Brewers
This year’s All-Sentinel Softball Team was a difficult one to pick. So many players in the…
2026 All-Sentinel Softball Team Announced
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
Robert “Bob” A. Strom
FAIRMONT — Memorial Service for Robert “Bob” A. Strom, age 95, of Fairmont, Minn., will be Friday, July 24, 2026, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont with interment in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at Lakeview Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at 7