Affordable health care in rural communities To the editor: Southwest Minnesota families are struggling with skyrocketing healthcare costs — and yet, large hospital chains continue to shut down local clinics and eliminate essential services. This leaves rural communities like ours with ...

Consider supporting Kids Against Hunger To the Editor: I’m writing to encourage participation and support of the 17th annual Martin County Kids Against Hunger fund raiser and food pack from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fairmont National Guard Armory. For the past two ...

Thank you Rep. Olson To the editor: Reliable energy infrastructure is essential to families, farms, and businesses across Minnesota. That is why I want to thank Representative Bjorn Olson for his leadership in strengthening the state’s energy systems to ensure they remain safe, dependable, ...

Thank you for your support To the editor: To the Fairmont Police Department, Fairmont Fire Department, Martin County Sheriff Department, Mayo Ambulance, Truman Ambulance, Truman, Welcome, Jackson Fire Department & Emergency Room staff at Fairmont Mayo Hospital: We want to extend ...

Donating time to help others As we come into the holiday season, I start thinking about the special food we are going to eat and I’m extremely grateful. I also think about the people that might not have enough food. Earlier this year, my husband and I and another couple from church ...

Thank you to first responders To the editor: This is a heartfelt thank you to all the brave selfless men and women first responders who came to our aid at 322 S Park Monday evening. I witnessed total professionalism and dedication to duty by some of the finest people who are in service to ...