FAIRMONT— Windom Area Health is working on opening up a new clinic in Fairmont. Through a phased approach, multiple specialty services will be provided with the first starting to be offered in the fall of…
New event has focus on lakes
FAIRMONT – A new free event is coming to Fairmont during the late-August season, centered around the lakes and vintage…
Olson speaks on upcoming vote, session
GRANADA – State Representative Bjorn Olson visited the Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School Board on Thursday to talk about an upcoming…
Lake Belt Girls Night Out on Aug. 19
CEYLON — The last Sundaes at the Park will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, at Triumph…
Robotics to share knowledge from college programs
FAIRMONT – After attending a Train the Trainers Program at MSU Mankato, Fairmont Robotics will be presenting what they learned…
THC Lock Bags introduced for Martin, Faribault counties
FAIRMONT – With help from state grant funding, Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) can distribute lock…
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Local Sports
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FARGO – Hudson Artz was already living the dream Walking onto the North Dakota…
Local Editorials
We’ve been here before
Sitting in the Fairmont City Council work sessions last week, I had feelings of Deja Vu. Haven’t we been here before? Are we not repeating conversations that have already taken place? With the roughly $12 million in Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) that council has available, it’s looking to spend about $10 million on…
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?
Thumbs Up Council OKs phase two of harvesting The Fairmont City Council approved going ahead with…
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Letters to the Editor
Readers' Views
Yes, lake health is important, but… To the editor: I am responding to Gregg Paulson’s “Lake health and pickleball?” editorial on Thursday the 13th. First, the city council must do both. They are both part of the community’s well-being. However, the importance of lake health is paramount. His account of DNR approval was not…
Appreciate the support To the editor: I would like to sincerely thank and commend the Martin…
Readers' Views
Lake health and pickleball? To the editor: “City leaders” ask your constituents, friends and relatives. 1.…
Readers' Views
What does leadership look like? To the editor: This month, I want you to think back…
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
Wolff to celebrate 95th birthday
Berg to celebrate 80th birthday
Erickson to celebrate 63rd birthday
Homan to celebrate 90th birthday
Obituaries
Roger Peterson
BLUE EARTH — Roger Theodore Peterson, age 87, of Blue Earth, Minn., passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2026. Patton Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.