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Martins fall to 8B elimination play

NEW ULM — The Fairmont Martins rode a three-homer game from Luke Becker to a 12-2 win over the North Mankato Gators Saturday in the District 8B Amateur Baseball Tournament at Johnson Park. The win moved Fairmont on to a game with the Bird Island Bullfrogs on Sunday at Johnson Park, a game ...

Hudson Artz living his dream playing for NDSU

FAIRMONT – Ever since he could remember, former Fairmont High School football player Hudson Artz dreamed of playing for North Dakota State University. Now, in 2025, Artz is representing the green and yellow on the field, making a significant impact on the program he has always looked up ...

Fairmont preps for legion softball state tourney

FAIRMONT – For the first time in its four years of existence, Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball will host its annual state tournament in Fairmont. The American Legion started its softball organization at a national level in 2017, following the creation of the North Carolina ...

Fairmont Summer Run completes 46th consecutive outing

FAIRMONT – Over 40 athletes participated in the 46th annual Fairmont Summer Run on Saturday. The event was hosted by Fairmont High School at the Bob Bonk Track located on campus. Four different race options were presented for athletes of all ages: 5-mile, 2-mile, ½-mile, and ...

Martins rally in 8th to down Redbirds

LUVERNE — Thanks to a six-run eighth inning, the Fairmont Martins ended their regular season with a 7-1 win over the Luverne Redbirds on Friday night in an amateur baseball game. Spencer Chirpich was 2 for 4 with two RBIs to lead the Fairmont bats, while Levi Becker was 2 for 4 and Luke ...

Martins prep for playoffs, this time in Class B

FAIRMONT – With the Minnesota Baseball Association wrapping up its regular season of amateur baseball, the Fairmont Martins find themselves in the upper echelon of the Class B standings as they gear up for another playoff run. The Martins finished their season at 10-2, posting an 8-1 record ...