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Red Rock show opens doors for community creativity

FAIRMONT — The Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont calls all creative community members to submit their works to the upcoming, long-standing annual Community Art and Photography Show. “It’s fantastic,” remarked Red Rock Center acting director Blake Potthoff. “The Red Rock ...

Sheriff’s office ensures safety on water

FAIRMONT— With a holiday weekend upon us, and an expected increase in watercraft traffic, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office will be diligent in observing activity on the Fairmont Chain of Lakes. Minnesota State Statute dictates that the water is patrolled and enforced by the local county ...

Kahler Automation names new CEO

FAIRMONT – With the retirement of Kahler Automation CEO John Christ, CFO Jessica Geelan has been named the new CEO, effective this past Wednesday. Kahler Automation provides automation solutions for agriculture companies. This includes data management, bulk material handling and logistics, ...

Way past knee-high by July 4th

NEW ULM — Bolstered by warm weather and occasional showers, area corn continued to grow rapidly this week, reaching shoulder high or more in many areas. Lake Crystal Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse said the standard corn growth measure of “knee-high by July 4th” has been replaced ...

Welcome garage sales July 16-19

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmers Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Anderson Park. There will be children's activities from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch and vendors selling local produce and items. Contact Kris Fuller at (507) 848-5732 or Karin Carlson at (507) 340-7453 for further ...

Trimont Farmers Market on Fridays

CEYLON — Area churches welcome area residents to their services. The Circle of Faith Parishes will have services in July at 9 a.m. at Waverly Lutheran Church north of Welcome and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ceylon on Sunday mornings. On July 12, they will have a combined ...