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Schools take different approaches as technology evolves

MARTIN COUNTY – As technology continues to evolve rapidly, area school districts have reached different conclusions about Artificial Intelligence (AI), cell phones in school and whether students should have their own school computer/iPad. AI has swept the nation in a myriad of different forms, and its effect on education cannot be ignored. At Fairmont High School, a new communications tool was released this year for student expectations regarding AI use on school assignments. At the teacher's discretion, assignments fall under green, yellow or red designations. Green opens more ...

Faribault Co. OKs wage study

BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, voted to proceed with a class comp and wage study to be conducted after the first of the year. The prior class comp and wage study was performed in 2024. At that time, the commissioners had the option for a maintenance plan where portions of the county workforce would be evaluated (in thirds). However, that idea was tabled and the board decided to do the complete class comp and wage study every three years. “We’ve seen a huge increase in applicants for county jobs since we did the last class ...

Welcome talks City Planning Project

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday and a discussion about the City Planning Project was held. Troy Nemmers from Bolton and Menk proposed a $15,000 yearly plan for 2027. The council wanted the ordinances to be enforceable and follow the current laws. They hoped the firm would look into statutory concerns to eliminate any possible lawsuits. Nemmers explained that this is the first step into upgrading codes, ordinances and building permits. Council Member Stauter raised concerns about not knowing exactly what the firm would do for the money. Nemmers mentioned that the ...

Truman farmers market on Saturday

TRUMAN — Tonight the Jaguar volleyball girls will be at Martin Luther in Northrop, and on Monday, Oct. 12 VB at Cedar Mountain. The Jaguars football game begins at 7 pm on Friday, Oct. 9 against the Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons at Adrian. Truman Active Living will host a farmers market from 8 ...

Sherburn Nursery supplies variety of goods

SHERBURN— Sherburn Nursery and Floral has had a presence in the community for decades and under new ownership the past few years, the store has been able to expand its offerings. “We took over in April of 2024,” said owner Brittany Anderson. “With it being a small area we heard it ...

Full-time workers find time for small tree business

FAIRMONT – On top of both having full-time employment, Nick Segar and Carter Leiding have seen their Fairmont-based business, L&S Tree Service, grow exponentially since opening in the spring of 2024. Co-owner Nick Segar said L&S Tree Service does pretty much anything. “Full removals, ...