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Pressure patterns push area out of the cold

FAIRMONT – Martin County was in negative temperatures a few short weeks ago, but is now enjoying the comfort of 50-degree temperatures. There is even potential to break some daily records. Friday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 15, have projected highs of 54 and 60, respectively, which would break the records of 53 set in 1954 for Feb. 13 and 57 set in 1921 for Feb 15. Saturday is projected to be just as high at 58 degrees, but Feb. 14 has the distinction of being the hottest day in Fairmont’s history for February, at 64 degrees in 1954. National Weather Service Meteorologist Paige ...

Baseball player died in team bus crash

TWIN LAKES— A 19-year-old baseball player for Iowa Lakes Community College died at the scene of Wednesday’s bus crash in Calhoun County. Teammates of Carter Johnson, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, tried to save his life by performing CPR, according to the Iowa State ...

Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16

WELCOME — Hope you are not worried about today since it is Friday the 13th. Just another day. But, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Let your sweetheart know you love them. The cribbage tournaments will be on Friday, Feb. 14 and next Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Welcome Legion Hall beginning with registration at 1:15 p.m. All cribbage players are welcome to join the fun. Presidents’ Day is Monday, Feb. 16. There will be no school at Martin County West Schools, some businesses are closed and no mail that day. Lake Promenaders square dance group will meet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 804 ...

Rep. Olson touches on upcoming session

FAIRMONT— Representative Bjorn Olson was the guest speaker at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s Bureau 14 meeting on Wednesday. Olson touched on a number of things including his recent time on active duty in the Middle East, issues in the state including fraud and Minnesota Paid ...

Highway department vigilant on bridges

FAIRMONT – With both current and new funding sources coming, the Martin County Highway Department is dedicated to keeping Martin County’s bridges in check. There are currently 182 bridges throughout Martin County. Martin County Engineer Kevin Peyman said this is under the state’s ...

Math League qualifies for state

FAIRMONT – With everything on the line Monday, Fairmont’s math league team went above and beyond to secure its spot at state. Fairmont needed to finish fourth or higher to finish at the top of their section and advance to state. Rather than having to sit on pins and needles, Fairmont ...