FAIRMONT— After almost 79 years in business, Good News Bookstore in Fairmont is closing one chapter, but another is about to begin as Goodnews Collective, a faith-centered shop operated by Action169, will soon be opening. Good News Bookstore was originally opened by Rev. Dexter Collins in ...

FAIRMONT – With a hot weekend and boating season in full swing, local officials are keeping the spotlight on Aquatic Hitchhikers like Zebra Mussels. As of June 30, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has not found any invasive species in all of the Martin County waters. Soil and ...

CEYLON — An open house 100th birthday celebration for Dunnell resident, Fred Knuth, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today, July 5, at the Dunnell Community Hall. Congratulations on a milestone birthday. A former Ceylon area resident, Larry Schmidt, will also have a milestone 90th birthday from 2 to ...

FAIRMONT – With the Fourth of July nearly here, Fairmont officials are looking to ensure festivities stay festive. Fairmont Police Department Sergeant Mike Beletti said, especially with good weather on the horizon, large gatherings of people are expected. “Our parks can be busy ...

FAIRMONT— Celia Simpson, a community and business development specialist with CEDA, gave an update on the Martin County Broadband Partnership program during the Martin County Board of Commissioner meeting on Tuesday. Simpson shared that she has been working with the broadband advisory ...

BLUE EARTH— The first meeting of the month for the Faribault County Board of Commissioners was held on Tuesday with very few items on the agenda which led to a shorter than usual meeting. Sheriff Scott Adams and deputy sheriff Chris Albers were at the meeting with two items for the ...