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Fairmont Speech takes first in sections, 14 qualify for State FAIRMONT/JANESVILLE — The Fairmont High School Speech Team competed at the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Section 2A Speech Tournament on Friday, April 10, in Janesville. For 10 consecutive years, Fairmont won the section championship. Twenty-four individual were Section finalists and 14 individuals advanced to the state tournament. State-advancing Section Finalists: Discussion: Calixta Tessendorf placed third. Dramatic Interpretation: Cooper Gudahl was the Champion. Extemporaneous Speaking: Emma Schidmt ...

Local artists help Fairmont art scene bloom

FAIRMONT— Alexandra Hurney, Caroline Porter and Sydney Wren, A trio of active artists in the Fairmont community, have their art on display now through May 10 at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont. Each artist has their own style and their own story but they’ve found common ...

  FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Home Show has businesses across the spectrum of home renovation and upkeep doing what they can to attract attention and bring business to the Fairmont area. This year, Organizer Keith Hoye said they have over 60 businesses set up at the Martin County ...

GHEC approves cameras in classrooms

GRANADA – Operating under previous approval, the Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School Board approved a bid from Alpha Wireless to install cameras in all classrooms during their meeting on Thursday. Superintendent Doug Storbeck said they received approval from teachers two years ago to install the cameras, but paused it due to the potential building project they were planning to put to a referendum. “Now that we're to that point, we'd like to move forward with updating our camera system,” he said. The school district received four bids. Alpha Wireless was the best offer at ...

Ceylon Community Day today

CEYLON — Today is the Ceylon Community Day Auction and City-wide Rummage Sales. Plan to attend. Please be respectful of private property and use the garbage containers available. If using four wheelers or golf carts, there is a speed limit for those vehicles in the city. The maps for the ...

Diesel hikes adding large expense for trucking companies

TRUMAN – While fuel is always one of the highest and most necessary expenses for trucking companies, prices going from the $3.60 range to over $5 has begun to weigh on the minds and budgets of truckers and trucking companies. Baarts Trucking has been around since the 1950s, after Larry ...