FAIRMONT – In its third year, Disability Awareness Day at the Martin County Fair skyrocketed to nearly 300 people with disabilities from across the area in attendance enjoying free entry, food and access to rides. The event is put on by the Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization. Nine ...
TRUMAN – The Fairmont Community Hospital (FCH) Foundation has granted Truman Ambulance $15,000 for a bariatric cot, a rarity in southern Minnesota. Truman Ambulance Assistant Director Matt Lange said the system can lift and hold up to 1,600 pounds. “It's a ramp and winch system,” he ...
WELCOME — The Welcome Burn Site will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 22. Please bring only wood. This is for Welcome residents only. American Red Cross blood drives will be today, Aug. 21, at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont, and Sept. 1 and 2 at the Best Western in ...
FAIRMONT — At the Martin County Fair, happening now through Sunday, Face Painting and Henna Tattoo Designs by Kandice has been adding a splash of color for approximately 22 years. “It’s good so far,” remarked artist Kandice Amundson, who is also a Fairmont High School art teacher. ...
FAIRMONT – Of the five entrants in this year's Blue Ribbon Pork Cook Off at the Martin County Fair, presented by the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Dudley’s Garage took both the people’s choice and connoisseur titles on Wednesday. The connoisseurs this year were Director of Events ...
FAIRMONT – After three failed motions and plenty of discussion, a preliminary 2027 budget for the Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services was approved 9-3 at their meeting on Wednesday. The crux of the discussion and issue surrounding the budget was the increase in local participation via increased property taxes. The proposed budget asked for an 18.5 percent increase in local participation between the two counties from 2026 to 2027, which would be an additional $1.45 million. This would be split, with Martin County having an additional $857,883 to pay and Faribault ...
