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FAIRMONT AREA Monday, Aug. 31 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Grade 7-12 Open House 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grade K-6 Conferences Tuesday, Sept. 1 First Day of School Grade 7-12 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grade K-6 Conferences Wednesday, Sept. 2 First Day of School Grade K-6 Friday, Sept. 4 No school MARTIN LUTHER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH Monday, Aug. 31 9 a.m. Chapel with Pastor Volbrecht Tuesday, Sept. 1 Class of 2029 Pastry Puffins Sale Starts 9 a.m. - Student Council Meeting 4 p.m. - Concessions - Seniors 4 p.m. - Game Supervisor - David Bergt ...

Being ‘odd’ appears rewarding

What are the “Odd Fellows,” and what is their purpose? Although seemingly a bit “Odd,” you they had a presence in Martin County. The following article, based on the archives in the Pioneer Museum and internet research, gives a brief history of the Odd Fellows, an explanation of the ...

4-H results from 2026 Martin County Fair

Martin County Fair 2026 4-H Livestock Results 4-H SWINE SHOW RESULTS Champion Martin County Born and Raised Grand Champion Martin County Born and Raised Market Barrow - Lawsen Becker Reserve Champion Martin County Born and Raised Market Barrow - Cash Becker Grand Champion Martin County Born and Raised Market Gilt - Lawsen Becker Reserve Champion Martin County Born and Raised Market Gilt - Cash Becker Overall Grand Champion Martin County Born and Raised Hog - Lawsen Becker Overall Reserve Champion Martin County Born and Raised Hog - Lawsen Becker Champion Swine ...

School Menus

FAIRMONT JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH BREAKFAST: Tuesday — Cinnamon Cream Cheese Filled Bagel, Uncrustables, choice of cereal, Graham Crackers, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. Wednesday — Dutch Waffle, Uncrustables, Choice of Cereal, Graham Crackers, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. Thursday — Snack Bread, Cheese Stick, Uncrustables, Choice of Cereal, Cheese Stick, fruit selection, juice selection, milk. LUNCH: Tuesday — Oven Fried Chicken Leg, Flaky Biscuit, Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Homemade Cheese Pizza, Homemade Pepperoni Pizza, Yogurt Parfait with ...

Stats

High Friday — 83 Low Friday — 65 High Aug. 28, 2025 — 81 Low Aug. 28, 2025 — 55 Total moisture in August — 3.39 Moisture this year — 17.05 Saturday’s sunset — 7:58 p.m. Sunday’s sunrise — 6:39 a.m.

Cruising by the cars

Kristi Hanson and parents Barb and Dick Courts observe a line of vehicles during the Classic Car Show and Live Music event on Friday afternoon at Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates senior living facility in Fairmont. Many of the classic cars at the event were brought by the Borderline Cruisers Car Club. In addition to the display, musician Steve Lang performed for the residents.