MARTIN COUNTY – Ryelynn Forsberg and Jorvik Jensen, 2024 graduates of Martin County West and Granada-Huntley-East Chain, respectively, have become part of an elite group with the successful completion of their American FFA Degrees, recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on ...
FAIRMONT – In a collaborative effort between the Region Nine Development Commission and the Fairmont Economic Development Authority, two separate discussion events will be held on Fairmont’s economic future on Nov. 5 at The Hive. The events are a part of a year-long effort to collect feedback and information across Martin County. Region Nine Development Commission Economic Recovery Planner Alejandra Bejarano said they are engaging with different cities and counties throughout the region. “Over the past year, I've been attending different fairs and pop-up events that we've been ...
SHERBURN — The Sherburn Civic and Commerce Club sponsored their Political Forum for this election year on Tuesday at the Sherburn Theatre. There were approximately 50 people in attendance to hear candidates for local and county offices. The candidates present were: Brandon Clarke, Bethany Miller and Tom Studer who are some of the candidates for the Martin County West (MCW) School Board; Richard Koons and Julie Laue who are candidates for the fourth district for Martin County Commissioners; Matt Owens who is a candidate for Martin County Sheriff; Sarah Kramer and Michael Krutzman who ...
WELCOME — Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Be careful driving and watch for children trick or treating. Dunnell City Hall will have a Halloween party for children from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sherburn Park will have a Halloween event for children from 3 to 5 p.m. Temperance Lake Ridge will have ...
MARTIN COUNTY – With both District 2 and District 4 of the Martin County Board of Commissioners up for election, District 2 incumbent Jaime Bleess and challenger Dan Geronsin and District 4 incumbent Richard Koons and challenger Julie Laue spoke about their background and what they would tackle as county commissioners. Question 1: What is your background and why are you running for county commissioner? Bleess: I currently serve on the following committees to represent the best interests of Martin County: Prairie Lakes Transit Executive Committee, Martin County Library Board, Martin ...
FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Lakes Management committee on Tuesday went over considerations for 2027 including timelines for applications, Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) harvesting and the possibility of chemical application to treat the lakes. First, the group talked about a 2027 aquatic vegetation delineation. Fairmont Water Resources Coordinator, Hannah Neusch, said,“The DNR requires that there is a delineation done and submitted prior to any management.” Previously, she said Martin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) covered the cost with a grant but that grant is no longer ...
