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Swinging at the park

Jaxon Gaalswyk plays on the swing set on a breezy Thursday afternoon at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont. The weather will be warm through the weekend before dropping to more fall-like temperatures early next week.

Mavericks run past St. James

TRIMONT – On a night when Martin County West football celebrated its 2026 Salute to Service game, honoring veterans and service members, the Mavericks ran past a visiting St. James, dominating the Saints with a 30-0 victory in Trimont. Martin County West moves to 5-1 on the year, and are ...

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High Wednesday — 76 Low Wednesday — 46 High Oct. 7, 2025 — 68 Low Oct. 7, 2025 — 40 Total moisture in October — 0.35 Moisture this year — 22.59 Thursday’s sunset — 6:46 p.m. Friday’s sunrise — 7:25 a.m.

Crafting together

Clifton and Jennilee Townsend work together to get some glue out as they make a dog out of a piece of pool noodle, pipe cleaners and a small white ball on Wednesday afternoon at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. They were able to do so thanks to the library’s Maker Cart for Kids ...

Fairmont teams place second at I-90 Invite

FAIRMONT – Both Fairmont boys and girls cross country teams earned second place during Thursday afternoon’s I-90 Invite held at Cedar Creek Park. Luverne took home first in both races, beating the Fairmont boys (78 points) and girls (59 points), respectively. Here are some results from ...

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High Tuesday — 82 Low Tuesday — 50 High Oct. 6, 2025 — 62 Low Oct. 6, 2025 — 44 Total moisture in October — 0.35 Moisture this year — 22.59 Wednesday’s sunset — 6:48 p.m. Thursday’s sunrise — 7:23 a.m.