FAIRMONT – Lakes, roads and homes are all starting to feel the effects of winter. With that comes new hazards people need to watch out for. Fairmont Police Sergeant Michael Beletti said his department sees an uptick in vehicle crashes during the first few snowfalls of the year. In the ...

BLUE EARTH— The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received the approval of the Faribault County Board of Commissioners at its meeting on Tuesday to acquire and transfer ownership of approximately 330 acres owned by David D. Cartwright to the DNR. “The land is located west of ...

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening. The first matter of business was to have a public hearing for truth in Taxation and Clerk Jodi Hemann explained the increase of 6 percent due to inflation. A question about the value of houses was directed to the assessor's ...

TRUMAN — Orders for the whole homemade pies are due today by calling (507) 236-7292. Flavors include apple, blueberry, pecan, cherry, or the new addition peanut butter silk. These pies can be picked up on the day of St. John’s Antrum beef commercial meal on Dec. 8. The suggested price is ...

FAIRMONT— Martin County held its annual Truth in Taxation public hearing on Tuesday night at which point it discussed its proposed 2025 budget and levy, which is currently at a 15.66 percent increase. Intertwined though much of the conversation about the budget and levy was the ever-present ...

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday spent nearly an hour talking through contract details for two different investment advisor firms. Late last year, the board had created a County Investment Committee to look for a professional management firm to assist in the ...