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Demand rises for medical transportation

FAIRMONT – The Caregiver Response Effort and Service Team (CREST) has had a nearly 50 percent increase in need for their medical transport services in the past few months as they look for more volunteers. CREST Executive Director Rob Stauter said they started doing medical transportation in ...

Confirmation sent on yellow bass limit raise

FAIRMONT – Verbal confirmation has been sent out by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that the yellow bass daily bag limit will officially be raised from 30 to 100. Windom Area Fisheries Supervisor for the DNR Ryan Doorenbos said with this confirmation, fishing regulations are ...

Tvedten’s second act

FAIRMONT— This month marks the 25th anniversary for Martin County Historical Society’s Executive Director, Lenny Tvedten. Prior to taking this role, Tvedten spent 30 years as an elementary school teacher. While his two careers have been different, he’s found commonalities between the two, ...

Activity directors keep seniors active

FAIRMONT – Whether it’s in Fairmont or greater Martin County, the activity directors of assisted living facilities are doing what they can to bring excitement and fulfillment to their residents' lives. Ingleside’s Activities Director Michele Bulock said in her position, working with ...

Many events to be held at TPS

TRUMAN — The Jaguar boys basketball game will be tonight at Cleveland. The Jaguar girls basketball game will be against Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons at Granada-Huntley-East Chain. The American Red Cross blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Jan. at the Truman Community Building. ...

Local milling company featured on national television

WELCOME – The Whole Grain Milling Company, which has turned out a variety of grain-based products since its inception in the 90s, has been featured on the Fox Business Network television show Manufacturing Marvels. The show airs weeknights from 9:20-9:45, and features the business practices ...