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Red Rock Center to host another concert series

FAIRMONT — The 2026-27 Red Rock Center for the Arts Performing Arts Concert Series will be held from fall to spring. “It’s exciting, exciting for me, personally. With the Fairmont Opera House closed since 2023, we’ve been limited in our programming,” explained Red Rock Center Acting Director Blake Potthoff. “To get back into programming, booking and scheduling shows, to get in that regular routine, is very exciting to me personally.” The Red Rock Center is pleased to offer this 10-event live performance opportunity to the area. The Performing Arts Concert Series is in ...

Mix of old and new events for youth conservation day

FAIRMONT – Continuing to get youth interested in conservation includes a mixture of old and new for the Pheasants Forever Youth Conservation Day, which will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 around the Martin County Arena in Fairmont. The Youth Conservation Day has been around for around 10 years. In that time, it has amassed a count of around 90-100 kids attending yearly from Martin County and beyond. Youth Chairman Josh Nemechek said they started working on the event around two months ago. “Two months is when I like to start contacting people and bringing it onto ...

Welcome City Council to meet on Sept. 1

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmers Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 28, at Anderson Park in Trimont. Lunch will be available. Check out the local produce and items. Martin County West Schools are in session and there is a Tailgate Party by Bank Midwest and the Booster ...

Gibbon sunflower field open for visitors

GIBBON — Soft piano music could be heard coming from the Gibbon sunflower field as bees and Monarch butterflies darted around the bright, yellow flowers on the west edge of Gibbon on Thursday. Denise Johnson of Bernadotte listened to her daughter, Mandy Felger of Mora, play piano music as ...

Corn and soybeans turning good crop

MARTIN COUNTY – With harvest season fast approaching, statewide reports and farmers on the ground suggest corn and soybeans are set for a good year. According to the USDA report for the week ending Aug. 16, 67 percent of Minnesota’s soybeans and 66 percent of its corn are in good or ...

Small town gets needed grants for fire department

ORMSBY – With a necessary replacement of equipment upcoming, the Ormsby Fire Department needed to secure over $26,000. Thanks to securing a nationwide grant and help from local businesses and individuals, they have gotten the help they need. The largest piece came from the State Farm Good ...