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Former starter returns in honorary role

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FAIRMONT – After giving up being a starter in 2022 due to spinal health issues, Joel Hokanson will be back out on the track Friday for the 70th annual Sentinel Relays to serve as honorary starter. Growing up in central Minnesota, Hokanson spent his high school and collegiate years, at ...

Fairmont distance relay team carrying high hopes through 2026

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FAIRMONT – In a relay, it takes one mistake to change everything. A slippage on the track, a delayed start after the gun, or the most costly error of all – a dropped baton – can mean the difference between seconds on the clock and places in the standings. This hasn’t been the case for ...

Heckman’s gem leads Fairmont past Saints

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FAIRMONT – The hardest hit ball Noah Heckman gave up all afternoon came right back to him. In the sixth inning, St. James Area second baseman John Boelke ripped the 0-1 pitch up the middle and into the body of Heckman. After letting out a loud grunt, Heckman gathered himself upright to ...

Cardinals split season opener at home

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FAIRMONT – Any thoughts of off-season rust for the 2026 Fairmont flag football team were out the window immediately, specifically, on the fourth play from scrimmage. Cardinal quarterback Audrina Suckow scanned the entirety of the field before flicking the ball to a screeching Alissa Moore ...

Weekend recap: Cardinals dominate in St. Clair

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Both the boys and girls Fairmont track and field teams took home first-place team finishes in the St. Clair JV Invite this past Saturday at the St. Clair High School Track. The boys recorded a 197, while the girls finished with a 243. The day was highlighted with two additions to the school ...