MARTIN COUNTY – Ryelynn Forsberg and Jorvik Jensen, 2024 graduates of Martin County West and Granada-Huntley-East Chain, respectively, have become part of an elite group with the successful completion of their American FFA Degrees, recognized…
Region, city team up for community planning events
FAIRMONT – In a collaborative effort between the Region Nine Development Commission and the Fairmont Economic Development Authority, two separate…
Forum seeks answers from candidates
SHERBURN — The Sherburn Civic and Commerce Club sponsored their Political Forum for this election year on Tuesday at the…
Election Day on Nov. 3
WELCOME — Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Be careful driving and watch for children trick or treating. Dunnell City Hall…
County Commissioner candidates share their perspectives
MARTIN COUNTY – With both District 2 and District 4 of the Martin County Board of Commissioners up for election,…
Lakes group plans for 2027 management
FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Lakes Management committee on Tuesday went over considerations for 2027 including timelines for applications, Curly Leaf Pondweed…
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Local Editorials
Who gets a say?
It was surprising when the city of Fairmont called a special meeting to discuss the hiring of a liquor store manager. The city council in recent years has had special meetings to discuss the hiring of a city administrator, which makes sense, given the importance of the role and the fact that the city…
Sitting in the Fairmont City Council work sessions last week, I had feelings of Deja Vu.…
We’ve been here before
We’ve all heard that we should not take things for granted, but it never hurts to…
Never take for granted
The Fairmont City Council tabled another project at its meeting this week. This one is for…
Will they or won’t they?
Letters to the Editor
Readers' Views
What is the city going to do about the homeless here To the editor: I am originally from Fairmont. I lived here till my late 20s. Now, I came back cause this is where I wanted to be. I’ve been riding around town here looking at the places I know. Lots have happened and…
Trump has always failed To the editor: In 2016, I went to a pop-up museum in…
Readers' Views
Jerome Niss endorsement Letter to the editor: I am writing to endorse Jerome Niss for Mayor…
Readers' Views
Kudos to the People of Fairmont To the editor: A 1975 FHS Class Reunion brought me…
Readers' Views
Engagements
Laven-Becker to marry June 26
Blair-Woytassek to marry Aug. 15
Dornfeld-Quiring to marry Sept. 27
Shoen-Smith to wed Sept. 5
Anniversaries
Quirings celebrate 50th anniversary
Richardses to celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Posts to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Wohlrabes to mark 65 years
Birthdays
Voigt to celebrate 99th birthday
Diekmann to celebrate 85th birthday
Wohlrabe to celebrate 85th birthday
Wolff to celebrate 95th birthday
Obituaries
