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Changes coming to Blue Earth Ave. as project starts

FAIRMONT— The Blue Earth Avenue project will start in Fairmont next week, on July 27. It includes the area from the roundabout at the start of Downtown Plaza to Highway 15. While at its core it’s a mill and overlay, changes will include a reduction from four lanes to three, the addition of ...

Benefit run makes Fairmont stop

FAIRMONT – Hot off the heels of the Fairmont Legion forming its own Legion Riders chapter, the American Legion Riders Fund 85 Run made its way to Fairmont on Friday. The run is done to help Fund 85 continue its mission for veterans. “If a veteran needs something like a water heater or ...

Affidavits for Candidacy due July 28

CEYLON — July 28 is a busy day. Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. The Coffee Hours on Tuesdays in August will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sherburn. Coffee Hours are from 8:30 to 10 ...

Archaeology art

Heidi Luhmann and grandson Karver Olson work on their archaeology-themed craft, making family members out of rock supplies, during the Family Friday event on Friday afternoon at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. The theme of the event was Archaeology Fest and included other activities ...

Local organizations celebrate Disability Pride Month

MARTIN COUNTY – Across Martin County, people with disabilities are assisted by organizations that are raising pride and awareness during July, which is Disability Pride Month. MRCI, based out of Mankato, currently has 72 people from the Fairmont area in their employment and day service ...

B.E. chooses spot for safety cabinets

BLUE EARTH— The Blue Earth City Council made a decision on where to place their new outdoor public access safety cabinet at their meeting on Monday. The cabinet, which will contain an AED, Naloxone and other emergency medical supplies, will be placed near the Giant Welcome Center, with an installation date estimated for fall 2026. County Commissioner Gertrude Paschke presented the council with an update regarding the placement of the existing public safety cabinets in Blue Earth, and whether or not they could be moved to outdoor locations. “Originally I was informed that the ...