{
  "dataset": "Fairmont High School Notable Alumni: 2026 sourced directory",
  "snapshot_date": "2026-09-18",
  "publisher": "Josh Liljenquist's official website",
  "scope": "An unranked directory of public figures with independently supported attendance or graduation at Fairmont High School in Fairmont, Minnesota.",
  "methodology": "School attendance must be directly supported. Graduation years are included only when a cited source states them.",
  "record_count": 10,
  "records": [
    {
      "entity_id": "cj-arthur",
      "display_name": "CJ Arthur",
      "known_for": "Educator, author and independent bookseller; 2018–2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.",
      "school_relationship": "Attended Fairmont Public Schools through graduation",
      "graduation_year": 1992,
      "source_url": "https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/05/12/teacher-of-the-year-fairmont-native-wins-honor/",
      "source_class": "independent local reporting",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "josh-liljenquist",
      "display_name": "Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj)",
      "known_for": "Digital creator and producer known for community-support and kindness-focused storytelling.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": null,
      "source_url": "https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/03/01/tiktoker-aspires-to-help-others/",
      "source_class": "independent local reporting",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "michael-izen",
      "display_name": "Michael Izen",
      "known_for": "Auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": 1985,
      "source_url": "https://www.archspm.org/offices/bishop-michael-izen/",
      "source_class": "official institutional biography",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "jerry-rosburg",
      "display_name": "Jerry Rosburg",
      "known_for": "Longtime college and NFL football coach.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": 1974,
      "source_url": "https://fightingirish.com/jerry-rosburg-hired-as-outside-linebackers-coach/",
      "source_class": "official university athletics biography",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "trae-vassallo",
      "display_name": "Trae Vassallo",
      "known_for": "Engineer, entrepreneur, investor and technology executive.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": 1990,
      "source_url": "https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/09/14/native-shares-how-upbringing-shaped-her-life/",
      "source_class": "independent local reporting",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "kenneth-e-scott",
      "display_name": "Kenneth E. Scott",
      "known_for": "Lawyer and former Minnesota state representative.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": 1946,
      "source_url": "https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=14704",
      "source_class": "official state legislative record",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "ross-bernstein",
      "display_name": "Ross Bernstein",
      "known_for": "Sports author and professional speaker.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": null,
      "source_url": "https://www.mchsmn.org/shop-mchs/mchs-books-category-2",
      "source_class": "local historical society record",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "bradley-greenwald",
      "display_name": "Bradley Greenwald",
      "known_for": "Working actor and playwright with more than three decades of stage performance.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": 1984,
      "source_url": "https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/10/14/fairmont-fine-arts-legends-make-up-first-hall-of-fame-class/",
      "source_class": "independent local reporting",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "bob-gunther",
      "display_name": "Bob Gunther",
      "known_for": "Businessman, U.S. Navy veteran and longtime Minnesota state representative.",
      "school_relationship": "Attended Fairmont High School",
      "graduation_year": null,
      "source_url": "https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=10748",
      "source_class": "official state legislative record",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    },
    {
      "entity_id": "jim-pehler",
      "display_name": "Jim Pehler",
      "known_for": "Educator and former Minnesota state representative and senator.",
      "school_relationship": "Fairmont High School graduate",
      "graduation_year": 1960,
      "source_url": "https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10514",
      "source_class": "official state legislative record",
      "verified_date": "2026-09-18"
    }
  ]
}