FAIRMONT— A portion of Sylvania Park in Fairmont has been closed to the public following the findings of significantly decayed human remains on the southwest portion of the park. “It’s definitely unique,” said Fairmont Police Chief, Mike Beletti, who provided a rundown of recent ...

FAIRMONT – Through the Legacy Amendment’s Outdoor Heritage Fund and Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), over $300 million was sent out for projects throughout Minnesota on July 1, including millions toward projects with impacts in Martin County. Driven by the Fox Lake ...

FAIRMONT — Calling all canines. Dog Manners classes are coming to Fairmont, taught by Dog Manners instructor Lori Espeland and offered through Fairmont Community Education and Recreation (CER). “For the love of dogs,” Espeland explained, regarding how it feels to offer these ...

BLUE EARTH— Discussion on the placement of a new public access safety cabinet was held at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. City administrator Dawn Collins presented the council with a memo from County Commissioner Gertrude Paschke, requesting direction on the placement of an ...

TRUMAN — Truman Active Living will host swimming for Martin County 4-H members from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, at the Truman Pool. If you have questions contact your leaders or county extension. Water aerobics are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, at the Truman Pool. Truman ...

FAIRMONT – With the rain and heat that have cycled through Martin County this summer, a potentially dangerous noxious weed called wild parsnip has increased its foothold in the area. The plant can grow up to six feet tall and can be seen by the yellow, flat flowers that cluster at the top. ...