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Cedar Creek Park preps for 19th consecutive Open tourney

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FAIRMONT – The Cedar Creek Open once again falls in Fairmont, entering its 19th consecutive tournament. This Professional Disc Golf Association event will take place this Friday through Sunday, hosting competitions for all levels of experience while welcoming guests from all over the Midwest. Athletes from Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin and even Texas flock to Cedar Creek Park to play in this now famous southern Minnesota disc golf tournament. This year, the tournament expects to bring in more than 250 players to Fairmont. While weekend events kick off on Friday, guests arriving ...

Fairmont sweeps first two rounds, advances to Sunday championship

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FAIRMONT – Fairmont Post 36 won its first two contests in the Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball State Tournament on Saturday, August 2. Post 36 outscored their opponents 22-3 in the afternoon, using big starts from Brylee Miller to fuel both victories. Game one The first contest in Fairmont’s opening round was an 11-0 victory over Bemidji Post 14. After scoring four runs in the bottom of the fourth, Post 36 tallied the remaining three outs to finish the contest via mercy rule. Fairmont’s offense started early and often against the Bemidji pitching staff. Brooklyn ...

Fairmont tops Parkers Prairie in legion state championship

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FAIRMONT – For the second time in three seasons, Fairmont Post 36 took home the Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball State Championship on Sunday, Aug 3 at Fairmont’s Cardinal Park. It was another masterclass performance by both sides of the ball. Using strong offensive and ...

Martins fall to 8B elimination play

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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

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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

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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 ...