CEYLON — Helping Hands of Ceylon is taking the beautification of Ceylon’s Mondale Park into their own hands. “It’s so amazing,” said Helping Hands of Ceylon Member Chris Griffin. “I’m so happy that Helping Hands…
Red ribbon and referendum presented to board
FAIRMONT – The Martin County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (MCSAP) presented its plans for Red Ribbon Week, and the Fairmont…
FEDA looks closer at housing needs
FAIRMONT— At its meeting last month, the Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA), along with the Fairmont City Council, heard a…
BEA Board catches up with Rep. Olson
BLUE EARTH— The Blue Earth Area School Board had a special guest at their meeting on Monday night. State Representative…
Lions Club food drive Oct. 26
SHERBURN — Oct. 15 and 16 is MEA so there is no school. The Martin County West football team has…
Martin Luther’s rummage sale reaching 40 years
NORTHROP – Starting as a one-day way to raise money for a school that had just gotten off the ground…
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Local Editorials
Who gets a say?
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
Readers' Views
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…
Readers' Views
Who’s the Captain of the ship To the Editor: In 1981 my Honeywell manager lent me…
Readers' Views
Paulson’s Water You Love! Visioneering May 15, 2026 Denise Elston and Tom Hovey of the DNR…
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
Richardses to celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Posts to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Wohlrabes to mark 65 years
Nuss couple to celebrate 60th anniversary
Birthdays
Voigt to celebrate 99th birthday
Diekmann to celebrate 85th birthday
Wohlrabe to celebrate 85th birthday
Wolff to celebrate 95th birthday
Obituaries
