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Area roundup: Cardinals golf wraps up the spring

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PREP GOLF BUFFALO LAKE – The Fairmont boys and girls golf teams had their last competition of the 2026 season at the Oakdale Golf Club. Both teams competed in Day 2 of the Section 3AA Tournament. The boys had three individuals in the hunt, Jalin Jackson, Klay Bemmer, and Chase Haugen, while ...

Martins back in Class C this summer

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FAIRMONT – The 2026 Fairmont Martins will be in a more familiar territory this summer season. After the team’s brief stint in Class B, Fairmont will return to Class C, playing teams and traveling to ball fields the Martins have gotten accustomed to over the years. “We got a good taste ...

MCW softball advances to section championship

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NORTH MANKATO – Winning at Day 3 of the Section 2A Softball Tournament required resiliency. Teams are fighting to keep their 2026 seasons alive while also vying for the bigger prize of representing the area at this year's Class A State Tournament, an event which begins June 2. The No. ...

Cardinals season ends at Caswell Park

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NORTH MANKATO – Saturday's action of the Section 2AA Softball Tournament concluded the season of the Fairmont Cardinals. After falling to No. 1 Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial in the opening quarterfinals, Fairmont ran out of steam in the elimination bracket, losing to No. 3 Belle Plaine to ...

Area roundup: Three Cardinal golfers advance to Day 2 of sections

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PREP GOLF BUFFALO LAKE – While the Fairmont boys golf team was unable to reach the Day 2 qualifications of this year's Section 3AA Tournament, three golfers will be competing individually. On Thursday afternoon, Klay Beemer finished with an 84. Jalin Jackson notched an 85, while Chase Haugen ...

Flying higher

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FAIRMONT – It’s hard to get the attention of Fairmont pole vault coach Crystal Hanson on a meet day. From the first warm-up approaches to the final launch over the crossbar, Hanson is seen glued to the side of the pit, watching, filming, and coaching her individuals on every repetition to ...