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March busy month for townships

FAIRMONT—The townships of Martin County have had a busy month, with tax levy voting allowing time for debriefing amongst township and county officials. Currently, there are 20 townships in Martin County, from Cedar in the top left to East Chain in the bottom right. They, along with all the ...

Boy Scouts Fish Fry this Friday

SHERBURN — CREST’s Lunch and Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today at First Lutheran Church in Trimont followed by a light lunch. These educational and interesting programs are free to senior citizens of Martin County. CREST appreciates a free-will donation for the lunch. Hamburger Night ...

Artist aims to inspire community with workshops

FAIRMONT — The Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont has a new teacher leading art workshops. Caroline Porter is a Fairmont artist who specializes in watercolor art. She commonly uses wet-on-wet and watercolor-on-ink painting techniques. Many current works include still lifes, plants, ...

Fairmont Cubs scout for Food

FAIRMONT – In line with a national tradition, Fairmont’s Cub Scouts Pack 57 are Scouting for Food to benefit local food shelter Heaven’s Table. Scouting Twin Valley District Executive Rebbeca Sandquist said this is the Scouts’ largest annual community service project. Notes are taped ...

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Fairmont claims silver at Big South Conference tournament FAIRMONT — Twenty-six members of the Fairmont Speech Team competed at The Big South Conference Speech Tournament on March 13 in Redwood Falls, Minn. In the Large School Division, Fairmont was the Conference Runner-up with 148 ...

FHS to launch girls flag football

FAIRMONT— Several Fairmont High School girls are gearing up to take part in the school’s first season of girls flag football. The new club is sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings. “Last year there were maybe eight teams that started this league,” said Mat Mahoney, the district’s ...