News

Tasha Zieske took over the position of Postmaster for Fairfax and Franklin in November of 2024. (Submitted photo)
01/21/2025 - 8:00am
If you’ve been in the Fairfax Post Office recently, you’ve noticed there’s a new face behind the counter. Tasha Zieske was born and raised in Renville. After graduating high school in 2009, she moved to Mankato and then in 2010, she moved to...

Schools

01/21/2025 - 8:00am
By Misty Riebel, Middle/High School Principal As the chill weather settles over our Cedar Mountain community, we are thrilled to reflect on the achievements of our students, staff, and families during a remarkable first semester. It’s hard to...

Obituaries

01/23/2025 - 3:49pm
VERN BINGER July 7, 1937-January 23, 2025 Vern Binger, age 87, passed away at Monarch Rehabilitation Center (Sleepy Eye Care Center), Sleepy Eye, MN on January 23, 2025. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on February 1, 2025 at River Valley Christian...

Sports

01/21/2025 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The GFW boys’ varsity basketball team headed to Wabasso on Monday, January 13th for a game against the Rabbits on their home court. The T-Birds took an early lead, going up 13-4 in the first several minutes of play with...