FAIRMONT – At Tuesday’s Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness meeting, sixth-generation farmer Haley Ammann-Ekstrom shared her story and the issues facing farmers like her. In addition to farming, Ekstrom said she and her father both work full-time jobs. With this, she said they ...
FAIRMONT— Today is Rural Health Day and the Minnesota Department of Health has recently recognized United Hospital District’s (UHD) chief executive officer, Rick Ash, with the 2025 Minnesota Community Star Award. Ash was one of just four individuals and two organizations state-wide to ...
FAIRMONT – Taking advantage of the library’s closing time, the Fairmont Library is providing a space for teens and tweens to hang out and spend time with other youths with the Teen/Tween After Hours program. Children and Youth Librarian Michelle Nelson said the program is done once a ...
BLUE EARTH— Blue Earth City Hall will now be closing at 3 p.m. on Fridays, thanks to a decision made at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. City administrator Dawn Collins presented the council with a request to update the current office hours of City Hall. “Currently, City ...
SHERBURN — The Martin County West (MCW) School Board met on Monday evening. Superintendent Cori Reynolds gave a report on finances, with 22 percent of the budget paid and enrollment at 626 students. She said that construction progress is going well so far since the weather has cooperated. She ...
TRUMAN — A Holiday Bake Sale by Martin County Humane Society in Fairmont will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Fleet Farm Supply/Ace Hardware in Fairmont. Delicious baked goods just in time for the holidays. There are gluten-free options available. Lewisville American Legion ...