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Fairmont boys prepare for postseason play

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FAIRMONT – It would have been easy to lose confidence. Following Fairmont’s close defeat at the hands of Jackson County Central, a once-14-game winning streak turned into consecutive losses in an instant, with the Cardinals now seeking some last-minute momentum before section play ...

Bettin, Haycraft highlight All-Conference Team

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Lauren Bettin and Alexis Haycraft represented Fairmont in the Big South Girls Hockey All-Conference Team released on Wednesday. Minnesota River led representatives with four players, McKenna Andresen, Annika Magelee, Macey Portner and Noelle Simonette. Maren Swenson was an honorable mention for ...

MCA wrestlers prepare for state tournament

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FAIRMONT – Head coach Adam Williamson and his Martin County Red Bull wrestling program are gearing up to have five individuals compete in this week's 2026 Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Individual State Tournament in St. Paul. Kate Kolbe (142 lbs) was the first to earn her spot ...

Jensen reaches 1,000 point mark

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ALDEN – A 3-pointer in the first half of Granada Huntley East Chain/Truman/Martin Luther’s contest against Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons was the shot needed for Eli Jensen to pass the 1,000 point mark during his time on the Jaguars. Jensen finished with 25 points to help guide GHEC/T/ML to ...

Getting the job done

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JACKSON – Brylee Miller refused to let her Fairmont basketball career end in premature fashion. A corner 3-pointer from Luverne’s Khloe Visker knotted the score at 37 with seven minutes to play in Tuesday night’s Section 3AA Girls Basketball Quarterfinal matchup at Jackson County ...

Area roundup: Red Bulls send four wrestlers to state

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WRESTLING HUTCHINSON – The Martin County Area Red Bulls sent four players to the 2026 Minnesota State High School League Individual State Tournament. Pierce Rohman (133 lbs) earned two more tech fall wins in the semifinal and championship rounds, beating New Ulm’s Kane Johnson to earn ...