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Martin County West Prom on Saturday

SHERBURN — The Sherburn Theatre will repeat the featured movie “The King of Kings” for the weekend from April 26 to 28. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is a concession stand available. Tickets are $5. Local Lumber in Sherburn will have a ...

Speech sends 14 to state competitions

FAIRMONT – Continuing to hit their goal of double digits, Fairmont Speech is riding momentum from a section group championship win into this weekend’s State competition. Fairmont will be competing on April 25 in Shakopee. They will be competing all day, but Speech Coach Kathleen Walker ...

Agencies find PFAS in George Lake fish

FAIRMONT— The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has recently updated its fish consumption guidance due to PFAS found in fish in some waterbodies, including walleye in George Lake in Fairmont. According to the agency, PFAS (per-and polyfluoralkyl substances) also known as the ‘forever ...

Local restaurants feeling China tariffs

TRUMAN— On April 10, China House Cafe owner Johnny Vuong posted on Facebook that he would likely have to close the restaurant soon unless the tariffs go down. Vuong said he made the post to keep people informed about his current situation and caution them against purchasing restaurant gift ...

Tuesday Coffee Hours continue

CEYLON — An Easter Egg Hunt is happening at 10 a.m. today, April 19, at the Hansen Keck Park on North Dugan Street in Welcome. An Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10 a.m. today, April 19, at the City Park in Dunnell. Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Ceylon will have its 5:30 p.m. Easter service ...

Dairy Freeze ready for another season

FAIRMONT – Starting today at 4 p.m. Dairy Freeze will be open for business. Co-owner Mike Steuber, who’s owned Dairy Freeze for seven years, said they’ve been working for a month to get everything together. “Getting all the items, candy pieces, equipment fruits,” he said. “Make ...