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Local landowner looking to pioneer new housing model

SHERBURN – While tiny homes aren’t a new concept, Matt Bury is looking to build a new model of housing to tackle the housing shortage. Housing is not a new subject to Bury. He began his journey in high school managing long-term single-family rentals. It was here where he recognized a ...

Skin health growing business in Fairmont

FAIRMONT— Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions has a new and bigger location in Fairmont that better meets the needs of the business, which is growing in terms of services offered, staff on site and patients coming in. Martin County native McKenzie Terfehr first opened her business, which ...

City to launch Curly Leaf Pondweed disposal service

FAIRMONT—To help combat the ever-persistent Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP), the city of Fairmont is providing a disposal option for the aquatic invasive species that’s safe and legal per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Water Resources Coordinator, Hannah Neusch, said that ...

Triathlon returns to Fairmont for 18th year

FAIRMONT — Swimsuits are on. Bikes are off the bike racks. Shoes are tied. They’re ready to go. Youth and adult athletes from across southern and central Minnesota and northern Iowa will put their skills in swimming, cycling and running to the test at the sixth annual Marty’s Youth ...

Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15

CEYLON — The Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon will have a horse race and meat raffle at 2 p.m. today, June 14. Tank Anthony will appear on June 27. Canaan James will perform on July 18. Sunday is Father’s Day. Happy Father's Day to all the area fathers, grandfathers and those who are like ...

Tour of gardens aims to inspire

FAIRMONT— With a goal to inspire, Imagine Martin is gearing up to hold the first Gardens that Inspire tour on Saturday, June 21. The tour doubles as a fun event and a fundraiser for a local organization. “There’s organizations in town that we feel are important and historic and our motto ...