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'Fairmont can hit the ball'

SHAKOPEE – The power-hitting, loud bats that manager Levi Becker is used to seeing from his Fairmont Martins haven’t been present over the last few games of the Region 10C playoffs. Fairmont averaged just over four runs per contest against the Jackson Bulls and Windom Pirates. This ...

Colegrove, Crouch help North Union run past Spartans

ARMSTRONG – Max Heinen caught the ball with plenty of room to run. North Union football head coach Matt Ernster knew both Heinen and Carson Crouch made a dangerous set of weapons on kickoff return, capable of making an impact whenever they got an opportunity. But little did he know that the ...

Warriors trounce Spartans to open the season

ARMSTRONG – The North Union football team began the 2026 season with a bang. Max Heinen’s opening kickoff touchdown return set the tone 11 seconds into the contest, helping the Warriors dominate Collins-Maxwell 56-0 to earn the resounding Week 0 victory. North Union running back Carson ...

'Rely on our experience'

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Martins have reclaimed their spot in Class C of the Minnesota Baseball Association (MBA). The year-long hiatus in Class B resulted in a premature postseason exit. Now, back in familiar territory, Fairmont is once again one of the top teams in their pool, making its ...

3-on-3 basketball returns to Martin County Fair

FAIRMONT – The Martin County Fair’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returned to action this summer. Brought to the area by coordinators Jared Pomerenke and Angie Toothaker, this event has been held for over two decades, providing fun, competitive basketball for boys and girls in Martin County ...

Earned

FARGO – Hudson Artz was already living the dream Walking onto the North Dakota State football team had already been something special. During his four-year Bison career, Artz played in 30 contests, won a national championship, and became a key figure on special teams in addition to his ...