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Laue files for District 4

FAIRMONT— Late last week, Julie Laue filed for District Four Martin County Commissioner, which represents the following precincts: the cities of Ceylon, Dunnell, Sherburn and Welcome; and the townships of Jay, Lake Belt, Lake Fremont, Manyaska, Rolling Green, Silver Lake and Tenhassen. The seat is currently held by Richard Koons, who is seeking re-election. Since the Sentinel last ran a filing update on May 21, Ben Madsen has filed to retain his seat as County Surveyor and Nolan Kittleson has filed for District Four Soil and Water Supervisor, currently held by Doug Eisenmenger. So ...

Fairmont outdoorsman wins person of the year

FAIRMONT – Fairmont conservationist, outdoorsman and volunteer Doug Hartke was awarded 2026’s Person of the Year by Outdoor News. The journey for Hartke started in high school, where he was naturally drawn to the outdoors. “There's nothing better than going out on a marsh on a fall ...

City details CLP harvesting plan

FAIRMONT— One of the efforts the city of Fairmont is taking to combat Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) in the chain of lakes is harvesting and its contractor, Premier Lake Harvesting, started doing that just last week. CLP is an aquatic invasive species that started being really visible in the ...

New leadership heads Aquatic Park opening

FAIRMONT – A new year means new leadership at the Fairmont Aquatic Park as the finishing touches are being put on for opening day, June 1. The work started after the pool closed last year, as Building Maintenance Worker Eric Sandwick said they were up against the weather’s eventual ...

Ceylon town meeting on June 2

CEYLON — This coming week ushers in June. The Ceylon City Council will have a town meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, at the Mondale Park shelter house. Residents are encouraged to bring concerns or ideas to the council. Please be concise, courteous and explain what is on your mind ...

Fairmont Dollars for Scholars scholarship winners

Fairmont Dollars for Scholars recently awarded 192 scholarships totaling $407,200 to Fairmont High School Seniors and Graduates. Since 1974 they have awarded 5,243 scholarships totaling $5,874,629. Applicants can receive up to four awards for their postsecondary education. 1. Al Zinter/John F. Bird/Lester Baumann/Helen Pierce/Dr. and Mrs. Donald Ruble. All former Fairmont educators. — Karissa Newville 2. Alice F. Peters. Alice, a FHS graduate, funded this for a student attending a four-year college. — Cadence Montgomery, Ethan Pockrus 3. Alison Lutterman Memorial. For a female ...