Martin Luther’s rummage sale reaching 40 years

October 13, 2026

NORTHROP – Starting as a one-day way to raise money for a school that had just gotten off the ground in the fall of 1986, Martin Luther High School’s rummage sale has ballooned into a…

Arena agreements hashed out

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday had a discussion and consideration of next steps regarding the fair board/hockey association…

Prospects good for 2026 pheasant season

Prospects are looking good for pheasant hunting in southwest Minnesota, after a mild winter and conditions that were better for…

Truman nears completion on $13.8 million project

TRUMAN – After two years and $13.8 million, students walked into safer, expanded and renovated Truman School buildings this year,…

Open house provides opportunities, knowledge for area childcare

FAIRMONT – Over 30 child care providers or employees of providers attended an open house presented by Fairbault and Martin…

Sherburn Theatre to show ‘9 to 5’

CEYLON — A Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Welcome Legion…

Local Sports

Mavericks win final regular season home match

TRIMONT – Martin County West volleyball head coach Kari Brolsma used just one timeout…

Jaguars taken down by Cedar Mountain

PREP TENNIS ST. JAMES – A handful of Fairmont High School girls' tennis players competed in…

Klanderud, Slama advance in Section 2A doubles

Ground game powers MCW past St. James

It was surprising when the city of Fairmont called a special meeting to discuss the hiring of a liquor store manager. The city council in recent years has had special meetings to discuss the hiring of a city administrator, which makes sense, given the importance of the role and the fact that the city…

Sitting in the Fairmont City Council work sessions last week, I had feelings of Deja Vu.…

We’ve been here before

We’ve all heard that we should not take things for granted, but it never hurts to…

Never take for granted

The Fairmont City Council tabled another project at its meeting this week. This one is for…

Will they or won’t they?

Letters to the Editor

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Kudos to the People of Fairmont To the editor: A 1975 FHS Class Reunion brought me to town for Homecoming last weekend. The school and city-wide pride for the students was amazing and overwhelming. The parade, PIE pregame dinner and football game complete with marching band, were all full of positive energy and community…

Asking for your Early Vote To the Editor: Hi, I'm Jaime Bleess, District 2 Martin County…

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Who’s the Captain of the ship To the Editor: In 1981 my Honeywell manager lent me…

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Paulson’s Water You Love! Visioneering May 15, 2026 Denise Elston and Tom Hovey of the DNR…

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Do you agree with President Trump's assertion that the Department of Justice should pay him $230 million for bringing cases against him under the previous administration?

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