×

Local News

Bravo Zulu closer to reality

WINNEBAGO— Groundbreaking for the first all-military sober house in Martin County took place on Wednesday morning. About 100 supporters from around the county and beyond were present to celebrate this big step forward in opening the Bravo Zulu House. The house is located in northern Martin ...

Spruce Up group looking for donations

TRUMAN — Truman Days organizers seek someone to head up the Little Mr. and Ms. Truman pageant for the celebration in 2024, which is Truman’s 125th birthday. Information from past pageants is available to help with planning. Those interested should contact Theresa at (507) 236-3455. Please ...

Inside the heartbreak: FOH tours

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Opera House (FOH) will provide guided tours to the community on Friday and Saturday, the 26th and 27th of this month. By attending said guided tours, guests will examine the haunting condition of the theater, from the scaffolding and the construction where audiences ...

Board hears finance plans

FAIRMONT— On Tuesday the Fairmont School Board heard from Superintendent Andy Traetow regarding financials for the coming school years. “We’re always very mindful of maintaining the opportunities that we have for our kids,” Traetow said. He said that the district’s federal ESSER ...

Many school events planned

SHERBURN — Martin County West (MCW) school district has a busy schedule. There will be a Kindergarten Round Up from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Sherburn Elementary School. On Friday, April 26, there will be a special assembly with Teen Truth a motivational speaker will help grades ...

Council limits commission members

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday again debated a list of nominations to the Fairmont Charter Commission. Interim City Administrator, Jeff O’Neill, shared some background on the matter and said that on March 25 the initial list of candidate names was submitted to the Fairmont ...