MCW to offer free screening of documentary

Martin County West FFA and social services department have partnered together to bring a showing of the documentary “My Ascension,” to MCW 6-12 grade students on Friday, Feb. 24. My Ascension is a documentary about sixteen-year-old Emma Benoit’s attempted suicide, how she survived and how it propelled her on a mission to use her experience to help others find hope and stay alive. The film also highlights the stories of two other young people who, tragically, did not survive their attempts and the devastating effects suicide can have on families and communities. This event is free and the community is welcome to attend a free showing at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Sherburn Theatre. Due to the film’s subject matter, it is recommended that children under the age of 10 do not participate unless their parents have seen the film previously and are okay with their child viewing the content. Permission forms will be sent to students in grades 6-8. The hope is that the film and any discussion afterwards will help bring awareness to students, staff, and families, and support mental health in our community.

Library plans events next week

Martin County Library in Fairmont will hold two events next week. First, Play Café, for children newborn to age 5 and their caregivers, will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Join library staff to explore and play at the library. There is no cost to attend and no need to register. Next, the Martin County Library in Fairmont is hosting a 3-D printer design session, for those ages 10 and up, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the library located at 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont. Come and design a project on our 3-D printers and pick up your item later in the week. There is no cost to attend this program, and no need to register. For questions, call the library at (507) 238-4207.

College News

Tanner Rank of Fairmont graduated and was awarded a bachelor’s degree in management with cum laude honors following the 2022 fall semester at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud.

Andrew Johnson of Fairmont was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse.

Ethan Grunewald and Eric Head, both of Fairmont, were named to the dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.