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Fairmont finishes collaborative housing project

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FAIRMONT – With two years of work through Fairmont High School’s Building Trades course, a refurbished house for Habitat For Humanity has been completed and was delivered to 403 East 5th Street on Wednesday. High School Principal Chad Brusky said the program began around two years ago, ...

County considers: Shotgun or rifle for hunting in 2026?

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FAIRMONT— On Tuesday the Martin County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing a shotgun only zone. The potential ordinance change comes as, under a new Minnesota law, deer hunting with rifles will be allowed on property statewide beginning with the ...

BE trims budget, will hold special meeting

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BLUE EARTH— A heated discussion over the 2026 budget was the primary focus of the Blue Earth City Council Meeting on Monday with council members clashing over exactly how low the final number should be and what further cuts must be made to get there. City administrator Dawn Collins ...

Sherburn looks into liquor store net losses

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SHERBURN — On Monday, the Sherburn City Council accepted, with regrets, the resignation of Mayor Schuman. It was effective Dec. 16. During the council meeting on Monday, there was also a public hearing concerning the financial status of the Sherburn Municipal Liquor Store. This was held ...

Truman Santa Parade on Saturday

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TRUMAN — Just a reminder that Dec. 19 is ugly sweater day, so put on the ugly sweater, sweater vest or jacket and make someone smile—even yourself. Truman Public School will be dismissing at noon on Friday, Dec. 19, for Christmas break. School will resume on Jan. 5, 2026. The Jaguar boys ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT School bus-stop signal extended/red lights flashing-other drivers — Sarah L. Gerhard, 37, of Fairmont; fined $185. Josechristian A. Gonzalez Jr., 18, of Shakopee, received a stay of adjudication for domestic assault-misdemeanor-commits act to cause fear of ...