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Fairmont advances to section title game

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont defense held strong against both the run and the pass as it punched its ticket to the Section 3AAA football finals with a 27-14 win over Luverne on Saturday at Mahoney Field. On offense, Fairmont was able to work the Luverne defense and get the job done. “We just ...

Fairmont will always remember James “Jim” Simser

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FAIRMONT – The legend that is James “Jim” Simser will live on forever in the hearts and minds of not only the Fairmont sporting world but in every community he came into contact with. Long after his days of coaching, Simser continued to be a mentor and friend to former players and ...

Fairmont falls to Jackson County in 4 sets to finish season

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JACKSON – The Fairmont Cardinals fell to Jackson County Central in the first round of the Section 3AA, South Subsection Volleyball Tournament 25-18, 25-14, 25-27, 25-23 Friday night. Leading the Cardinals was Brylee Miller with eight kills, 26 digs, while Leslie Zarling added 24 set assists ...

Fairmont Soccer Association honors Nielsen with field dedication

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FAIRMONT— Fairmont Cardinals girls soccer head coach Matt Nielsen was surprised by the announcement that Field 5 off Kot Fields will bear his name from now on at the team’s end-of-season banquet Thursday. With 152 plus wins under his belt and ending the season with a silver medal in the ...

Cardinals prep for Luverne, look to continue success in playoffs

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Cardinals (6-2) are gearing up for the Luverne Cardinals (7-2) on Saturday at Mahoney Field. Fairmont shut out Luverne in their meeting last season and are aiming to push deeper into the section tournament after earning a first-round bye in the Section 3AAA ...

Hanson secures section title and is headed to State

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PREP CROSS-COUNTRY Section 2AA Championships MANKATO – The Fairmont boys and girls cross-country teams took part in the Section 2AA Cross-Country Championships and Fairmont’s Macy Hanson secured the championship slot, propelling her to a state tournament appearance. The Fairmont boys ...