FAIRMONT – The Nolte 36, named for the fact that every single Nolte family member who served in WWII came home alive, has been explored and researched thoroughly by Nolte family member Paul Wessel for…
Experts discuss watershed funding, Fairmont lakes
FAIRMONT – At the Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s annual meeting on Thursday, experts discussed funding for watershed districts, what has worked…
Sherburn council, mayor candidates share insights
SHERBURN— The Sherburn Civic and Commerce Club sponsored their Political Forum for this election year on Tuesday at the Sherburn…
Halloween events planned today
CEYLON— Today is the last day of October and it’s Halloween. Some Halloween parties are scheduled for children at the…
Two local graduates achieve American FFA Degrees
MARTIN COUNTY – Ryelynn Forsberg and Jorvik Jensen, 2024 graduates of Martin County West and Granada-Huntley-East Chain, respectively, have become…
Region, city team up for community planning events
FAIRMONT – In a collaborative effort between the Region Nine Development Commission and the Fairmont Economic Development Authority, two separate…
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Local Sports
Fairmont, Tri-City United set for rematch in section semifinals
FAIRMONT – Fairmont football has a rare opportunity. During head coach Mat Mahoney’s tenure,…
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
What is the city going to do about the homeless here To the editor: I am originally from Fairmont. I lived here till my late 20s. Now, I came back cause this is where I wanted to be. I’ve been riding around town here looking at the places I know. Lots have happened and…
Trump has always failed To the editor: In 2016, I went to a pop-up museum in…
Readers' Views
Jerome Niss endorsement Letter to the editor: I am writing to endorse Jerome Niss for Mayor…
Readers' Views
Kudos to the People of Fairmont To the editor: A 1975 FHS Class Reunion brought me…