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Math League having turnaround season

FAIRMONT – This time last year, Fairmont’s Math League team was in 113th place in their class and only had seven students. Now, they have nearly two dozen students and have risen 68 spots to 45th in their class. Math Teacher David Miller is in his first year at Fairmont High School. After ...

Local cancer survivor gives back to blood drives that saved her life

FAIRMONT – After receiving blood that helped save her life, Fairmont Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Lowry is taking on a crucial role to ensure others can be assisted as well. Lowry has been involved in Red Cross work since her teens. “My mom worked at a nursing home,” she said. ...

Blood drives approaching in the area

CEYLON — Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Ceylon will have a communion service at 5:30 p.m. tonight. They also invite area residents to their Tuesday Bible Classes at 9 a.m. each Tuesday. The Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon will have Build-A-Burger Night to raise funds for the Ceylon Fire ...

Local collector to display artifact reproductions

FAIRMONT – From 1994 to 2010, Dr. Rin Porter collected artifact reproductions made by Native Americans through trades she made as a vendor in Saint Cloud. Now, she has the opportunity to showcase her collection at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont from February 10-27. Porter ...

Trimont receives $1 million for wastewater projections

TRIMONT – The city of Trimont will be receiving $1 million in federal funding for its ongoing wastewater treatment project, secured by Congressman Brad Finstad. Giving an overview of the whole project, Trimont City Clerk Kelli Harder said it covers several areas. “Our wastewater ...

Madelia crash causes power outage

MADELIA — A vehicle accident that destroyed a utility pole near the House of Print late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition of The Sentinel. Madelia Fire Chief John Tierney said his department responded to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. at 322 Benzel Ave. ...