NORTHROP – Starting as a one-day way to raise money for a school that had just gotten off the ground in the fall of 1986, Martin Luther High School’s rummage sale has ballooned into a massive three-day event on its 40th anniversary. One of those who helped get the rummage sale going was ...
FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday had a discussion and consideration of next steps regarding the fair board/hockey association agreements. At its meeting on Sept. 14, the council approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Ag Society (Martin County Fair Board) for continued use of the Martin County Arena. However, the contract was approved with an amendment that the repair of steel beams, and the cost associated with it, not be included in the contract. The council at that meeting also approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association. City ...
Prospects are looking good for pheasant hunting in southwest Minnesota, after a mild winter and conditions that were better for nesting, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says. The DNR's annual roadside wildlife survey found that the pheasant index is up nearly 20 percent from last year. Based on the August roadside pheasant counts, the DNR's pheasant hunting prospect map for this fall shows fair or good prospects across a wide portion of southwest and south central Minnesota. "The increase in the pheasant index across the state and within several regions is good ...
TRUMAN – After two years and $13.8 million, students walked into safer, expanded and renovated Truman School buildings this year, and what construction does remain is nearing completion. It is a full-circle moment for Superintendent Lisa Shellum, who has worked on several issues since ...
FAIRMONT – Over 30 child care providers or employees of providers attended an open house presented by Fairbault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont on Thursday. Before and during the event, providers had the opportunity to have their ...
CEYLON — A Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Welcome Legion Hall. The tournaments are on the second and third Saturdays from October to March. Join the afternoon of fun. All cribbage players are welcome. The Sherburn Theatre has ...
