FAIRMONT— On Tuesday the Martin County Board of Commissioners approved the preliminary budget with a 9.76 percent levy increase. The board also set the truth in taxation meeting time and date of 6 p.m. on Dec. 2. At that point it will adopt the official 2026 budget and levy, which can only ...

SHERBURN — During the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday evening, the library building was discussed as the roof is in need of repair. A quote of $46,000 was reported by Clerk Andrea Ballard. The council asked about patching the roof for now and how much that may cost if it could be ...

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch-N-Learn will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 17 at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont, and followed by a lunch. These programs are free to the senior citizens in Martin County. CREST appreciates a free-will donation for the lunch. The Trimont Farmer's Market will be ...

TRIMONT — While observing its 10th anniversary as a business, the team of staff and board at the Trimont Town Center continues to focus on strengthening the community in Trimont and beyond. “It’s very humbling to see how much we’ve grown, as well as the community supporting and ...

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Lakes Foundation Inc. (FLF) held its annual meeting on Monday at the shelter house at Gomsrud Park. The bulk of the meeting was a presentation from Dr. Ryan Wersal, an aquatic weed specialist. FLF Chairman Jon Omvig spoke about the newly formed lakes management ...

FAIRMONT— Amid continuous growth, United Hospital District (UHD) has added a Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jeffon Seely, to its ranks. Seely started in mid August and will focus on people and culture, process and performance and continuous and clear communication He and his wife, Elisha ...