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Pictured above is a generic brush truck that might be similar to what the Morgan fire Department will purchase with their grant funds. The brush truck is small and light so it can drive into areas that the larger trucks can’t. (File photo.)
10/06/2026 - 8:00am
Morgan Fire Department awarded large grant to purchase new truck
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The Morgan Fire Department was recently awarded a large grant that will be used for a new brush truck, according to Fire Chief Mark Jacobs. The funds are part of a federal grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters...
Fairfax’s new banners honor Veterans
A closer look at Question 1: Empowering Firebirds through learning
Fairfax City Council approves 2027 preliminary levy and budget
Cedar Mountain School Board hears updates on beginning of new school year
GFW School Board talks about special education

Schools

10/06/2026 - 8:00am
A closer look at Question 1: Empowering Firebirds through learning
By Allen Berg, Superintendent Preparing students for the future means making sure what they are learning today keeps pace with a world that is constantly and rapidly changing.  That is one of the reasons why needs around curriculum are included in...
Cedar Mountain School Board hears updates on beginning of new school year
Celebrating GFW pride and supporting student talents
Cedar Mountain Homecoming 2026
GFW Homecoming 2026
GFW School Board talks about special education

Obituaries

10/08/2026 - 3:57pm
RUTH MARIE (BUBOLTZ) BLACK
RUTH MARIE (BUBOLTZ) BLACK November 13, 1929-October 5, 2026 Ruth Marie (Buboltz) Black was born on November 13, 1929, in Fairfax, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Fred and Marie (Bulau) Buboltz. Ruth was baptized as an infant at St. John...
WILLIAM “WILLARD” NESBURG
JOLEEN PLOTZ KOOPMAN
MARILYN ANN (WOLDENGEN) WINDSCHITL
JEROME KIENLEN
PAUL R. LEE

Sports

10/06/2026 - 8:00am
Lady Cougars sweep Storm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The Cedar Mountain Cougars hosted the Sleepy Eye Storm on Tuesday, September 29th in a conference matchup. The Cougars jumped out in front early and never looked back. They took a 10-5 lead, and then went on a 10-1 run...
Lady Firebirds fall to Mustangs
Cougars can’t get past Raiders in Homecoming game
Lady Firebirds fall to Raiders, Bulldogs
Firebirds, Cougars go head-to-head
Firebirds get clipped by Clippers