FAIRMONT – At Monday’s meeting, the Fairmont City Council approved a 2026 road improvement plan that will be funded by grants, special assessments and bonding improvement funds to the tune of $8.12 million. Per the city’s assessment policy, 70 percent of the costs are paid by the city ...

MARTIN COUNTY – Across Martin County, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) are celebrating their accomplishments and group spirit with National FFA Week. At Fairmont High School, there are currently around 50 students involved. FFA Advisor Andrew Moeller said Fairmont’s FFA is involved in ...

Fairmont Speech sees success in Shakopee, Mankato SHAKOPEE/MANKATO — Five members of the Fairmont Speech team competed at the fourth annual Shakopee Wild Thing on Saturday, Feb. 21. Fairmont took first in the Small Entry division. Consolation finals: Oratory: Bel Lutterman is the ...

FAIRMONT – With the success of last year still fresh in their minds, Fairmont’s Speech team has had a surge in participation and an eye on growth. Last year, Speech won the Section 2A championship and placed third, competing against all Section A teams. Individually, Leon Yang placed ...

FAIRMONT – Guiding anglers across Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, Aaron Hill, Matt Hutchinson and Lucas Parsons have made the lakes their livelihood with Legends Guide Services. This livelihood comes from their lived experiences and enjoyment of bringing people out on the ...

CEYLON — The cribbage tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. today, Feb. 21, and at the Welcome Legion Hall. All cribbage players are welcome to join the fun. Our Savior's Lutheran Church will have their Saturday evening communion service at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 21. They ...