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FHS student welders excel at Regional FORGE Welding Competition FAIRMONT — A team of five student welders from the Fairmont High School (FHS) welding program recently demonstrated skills and professionalism at the FORGE Initiative Welding Competition. The student welders competed against top programs across southern and southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday, April 15. Tatum Kabe placed fourth and Seth Siebring placed seventh in the highly competitive Large School division. In the team portion, FHS placed runner-up to Albert Lea High School in the Large School category, and overall, ...

Speech riding section championship heading into state meet

FAIRMONT – Having just won the section championship, and 14 students across eight speech disciplines qualifying for state, Fairmont Speech has a full cast looking to make their mark. Fairmont Speech Coach Kathleen Walker said they were bolstered this year with one of the largest teams ...

As work on building wraps up, ‘Hive’ preps to open

FAIRMONT— The bees aren’t the only thing buzzing this spring as there’s much excitement along West First Street and the Downtown Fairmont area as work on the Michael and Elizabeth Garry Building, which will house The Hive— Imagine Martin’s studio and gallery— gets closer to ...

Tiny Homes project taking root

SHERBURN – Around a year after putting his idea into action, Matt Bury’s Tiny Homes project in Sherburn has found its footing and continues to grow. Bury started the project after experiences in managing long-term rentals and research into modular apartments. When he finished working for ...

Ceylon Clean Up Day today

CEYLON — Clean Up Day is today, Saturday, April 18, in Ceylon. There will be curbside pickup only for tagged items. This is a good opportunity to get rid of the junk ordinance violations items for less money. Waste Management trucks will not pick up electronics, loose shingles, tires, ...

You Really Can’t Make This Up!

It’s been said that facts can be stranger than fiction. The following stories published in the past seem to authenticate that premise. These accounts were found in the newspaper archives in the Pioneer Museum, some accounts are from Martin County and others are from other parts of the ...