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Sentinel Correspondent FAIRMONT– The Fairmont School Board heard from Fairmont High School Speech co-coaches, Kathleen and Erik Walker, on Tuesday. The pair spoke about their team’s successful but challenging season which took place virtually. “Normally they perform in front of others at other schools but we were always at Fairmont High School. We got to know each other very well,” Kathleen said. This year there were about 30 students grades 9-12 on the team. “This year’s success wa...

Sentinel Correspondent FAIRMONT — On Tuesday, Education Minnesota-Fairmont honored its five retiring teachers: Heidi Luhmann, Kevin Kristenson, Joice Forster, Michelle Grotte and Rochelle Franzen. The 2021 Friend of Education was also recognized. Bruce Abitz received the Friend of Education award. High School English Teacher Jonas Nissen presented Abitz with the award. “He is a 1971 graduate of Fairmont and he has never lost his passion for this school and school district,” said Nissen. N...