SHERBURN – The PowerOn Midwest project was thoroughly scrutinized by members of the public during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Public Hearing in Sherburn on Thursday. The project seeks to build a 765kV line that…
East Chain Holiday Market to mark a decade
EAST CHAIN — You’re bound to find holiday treasures at the East Chain Holiday Market, which is coming to town…
Blue Earth continues budget talks
BLUE EARTH— While no action was taken at this time, the Blue Earth City Council continued their discussion on the…
Ceylon discusses outdoor AEDs
CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, the canvassing of the votes from Election Day, Nov.…
Feather Party today in Dunnell
WELCOME — Dunnell will have a Feather Party (Turkey Bingo) at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 13 at the Community…
Colonel shares lessons of teamwork, perseverance
GRANADA – Dozens of students, staff, parents, veterans and general community attendees heard patriotic songs and learned from Colonel Glen…
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Local Sports
2026 All-Sentinel Football Team announced
Now it’s time to reveal some postseason honors. It was a fantastic year for many area athletes who strung together multiple strong performances on the football field. Many area athletes displayed their skills in a variety aspects. With that being said, here are my selections for the 2026 All-Sentinel Football Team. All names on…
Area volleyball is officially complete. It was a successful season, with many athletes finishing with impressive…
2026 All-Sentinel Volleyball Team announced
Six Cardinals sign to continue athletic careers
PREP CROSS COUNTRY HAM LAKE – Fairmont’s Cole Hanson and Martin County West/Butterfield-Odin’s Evelynn Christenson finished…
Area roundup: Christenson cracks top 40 in state race
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
Annual KAH pack seeks volunteers, donations Letter to the editor: Fairmont has a remarkable opportunity to reach a milestone in the fight against hunger, and our community's support can make it happen. On February 6, 2027, volunteers will gather at the Fairmont Armory from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the 18th annual Kids…
What is the city going to do about the homeless here To the editor: I am…
Readers' Views
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
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
Quirings celebrate 50th anniversary
Richardses to celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Posts to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Wohlrabes to mark 65 years
Birthdays
Voigt to celebrate 99th birthday
Diekmann to celebrate 85th birthday
Wohlrabe to celebrate 85th birthday
Wolff to celebrate 95th birthday
Obituaries
