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Truman nears completion on $13.8 million project

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 ...

Open house provides opportunities, knowledge for area childcare

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 ...

Sherburn Theatre to show ‘9 to 5’

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 ...

Wrapping up summer projects

FAIRMONT— Summer road work has continued into the fall and much progress has been made in Fairmont over the past few months. In 2026, 11 mill and overlay projects were scheduled, including the Fairmont Aquatic Park parking lot. “Those are done expect for touch up work and punch list ...

School provides free screenings early for kids

FAIRMONT – To ensure kids are ready for school, Fairmont Area Schools is providing free early childhood screenings, with a large-scale event planned for MEA break from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 14. Early childhood screenings are required for any children entering ...

BE hears of zoning projects

BLUE EARTH— At their meeting on Monday night, the Blue Earth City Council heard from city attorney David Frundt who requested permission from the council to move forward with drafting documents related to certain zoning projects. “The first project I would like to request council approval for is a rezoning of certain properties which were annexed into the city during the Riverside Heights annexation,” Frundt shared. “These properties are not part of Riverside Heights itself, but are located south of it on both sides of the highway  up until Fairgrounds Road. Currently, all of ...