Successful Triathlon weekend To the editor: It truly took a village to host the Fairmont Youth and Adult Triathlons and the 5K Run for the Bacon this past weekend. The event begins with generous sponsors who believe in our mission and make it all possible. The City of Fairmont graciously ...

Thankful for donation To to the editor: Martin County People First would like to thank you, the Knights of Columbus, for the generous donation from April's Silent/Live Auction. This donation helps people with disabilities in Martin County lead fulfilling and active lives. It is much ...

Grateful for Fairmont KC To the editor: The Fairmont Knights of Columbus sponsored a fundraiser breakfast last Sunday with the proceeds of the event going to benefit the Martin County Historical Society.  I would like to compliment that organization on the effort they put forth, the ...

More “swampy” stuff To the editor: Trump campaigned in 2024 that he would “drain the swamp” in D.C. Here’s just a few things he actually has done: Accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar, in direct violation of federal regulations. Accepted millions from private donors for his ...

HCMC trains the doctors Minnesota depends on To the editor: Recent conversations about HCMC’s future have focused on its role as a safety net hospital and its Level I trauma and specialty care services. No question, these functions are critical. But there's another role that deserves equal ...

Dear Editor, The case for driving an electric car As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution and the growing impacts of Global Warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear; the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Electric cars offer a ...