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MCW preps for special meeting

SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board meeting was held Monday evening. Superintendent, Cori Reynolds, reported that the enrollment was 631 and that the finances were about 75-80 percent of the budgeted $1,405,500+. She also mentioned that the social media information and postcards ...

MCW Care plans informational meeting Thursday

SHERBURN — There will be a Lunch & Learn program beginning 11 a.m. today, April 17, at First Lutheran Church in Trimont, followed by a light lunch. These educational and fun programs are free to anyone in Martin County. They appreciate a donation for the lunch. ** Tonight, April ...

Truman to see sidewalk upgrades

TRUMAN— The Truman City Council received good news on Monday when it learned that the city has been awarded a grant through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) Local Partnership Program (LPP) for Highway 15 sidewalk improvements Troy Nemmers, an engineer with Bolton ...

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Speech team team crowned Section 2A Champion FAIRMONT — On Friday, April 12, the Fairmont Speech Team competed at the MSHSL Section 2A Speech Tournament held at JWP High School in Janesville, Minn. Fairmont was the Section 2A Champion team with 158 points. Loyola was the Section 2A ...

District steps in to save FACT show

FAIRMONT— A partnership between the Fairmont Area School District and Fairmont Opera House will ensure that the annual Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) production still goes on despite the Opera House being closed to the public for repairs. In the fall of 2023, the Opera House ...

Girl’s idea garners Gold Award

FAIRMONT — A compassionate girl scout from Troop #34517 is set to be granted the Gold Award of the Girl Scout organization. Madison Sokoloski has constructed her project, 'Busy Bags' to aid frightened, timid pediatric patients during their time admitted to the hospital, especially during ...