Be a CREST Volunteer and Make a Difference FAIRMONT — Do you have some time to spare? Looking for something interesting to do? Consider becoming a volunteer with CREST. It’s an awesome opportunity to meet seniors and caregivers, plus brighten their lives and make new friends. Your time ...

Fairmont Speech shows success in busy weekend FAIRMONT — On Friday-Saturday, March 11-12, eight members of the Fairmont Speech Team participated in the NSDA National Speech & Debate Association Southern District National Qualifying Tournament in the Twin Cities. Senior Kara Fischer ...

Fairmont Speech wins Eagle Invitational FAIRMONT — On Saturday, March 5, the Fairmont Speech team competed at the Maple River “Eagle” Invitational in Mapleton with 36 members of the speech team. In the team sweepstakes, Fairmont takes 1st place with 158 points. Minnesota Valley Lutheran ...

USDA funding available to help low-income individuals and families WORTHINGTON — USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to ...

Fairmont Speech places 2nd at ‘Fiesta’ FAIRMONT — On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Fairmont Speech team competed at the Mankato East “Fiesta” in Mankato hosted by Mankato East with 31 members of the speech team. In the varsity division, Junior Solveig Senf was the champion in discussion, ...

Martin County Area Foundation Accepting Grants for 2022 FAIRMONT — The Martin County Area Foundation is excited to announce the start of its 2022 competitive grant cycle. The Foundation will be accepting applications from eligible organizations March 1 through May 31. It also accepts ...