Bonk officially retires Fairmont’s long-time track and field coach, Bob Bonk, has announced his retirement. Bonk’s impressive career spans over half a century and over that time he’s had a positive impact on countless young athletes. Thank you, Bob, for all that you’ve done for our ...
New business focuses on skin Congratulations to Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions, which opened earlier this week in Fairmont. The business, owned by McKenzie Terfehr, will fill a need in the community as we’ve been lacking dermatology services for quite some time. We wish you good luck in ...
Thank you from the Cancer Fighters To the Editor: My team, Cancer Fighters, recently participated in the Martin County Relay for Life at the Martin County Fairgrounds. I would like to thank my team members, Kathy Rippentrop, and all that donated to us and the Relay. I hope we can continue to ...
Announcing Hay Day VBS To the Editor: Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, Christian Church of Fairmont is having an amazing FREE event for kids, 3 years old to kids graduating 5th grade. It will be two days of worship, learning, fun, crafts, and food. Our theme this year is Hay Day ...
Relist wolves on ESA To the Editor: I am a senior citizen and I care about North American wildlife, especially the predators that are so important to keeping healthy ecosystems in our continent. The predator of most concern to me right now is the gray wolf. Right now, wolves are being ...
Our problems are our sins To the Editor: On all of our money are the words “In God We Trust.” But I ask, what God is it do we Americans trust in? The God that we trust in will be the God that we follow, obey and serve. Also in our Pledge of Allegiance are the words “One nation under ...