FAIRMONT — Martin County commissioners on Tuesday heard from engineering consultant Bob Mickelson of ISG regarding a feasibility study of the Courthouse dome. The dome has seen wear and tear over the years, and leaking has been an issue. The report covered potential aspects such as ...

FAIRMONT — Fairmont Area Schools Superintendent Joe Brown shared some statistics on students and workforce needs at this week’s Fairmont Exchange Club meeting. Brown said that during weekly meetings, school district administrators discuss many issues. They all have also been reading ...

SHERBURN — If a delicious grilled burger sounds good for your meal this evening, then come on down to the Sherburn Legion where they will be serving from 6-8 p.m. tonight. All are welcome. n Glenn Henriksen and friends will be featured for a Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel ...

FAIRMONT — Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont has granted $25,000 to Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont to support its capital campaign. “This was collaborative and agreed upon by several Mayo leaders, including our regional leadership team out of southwest Minnesota,” ...

BLUE EARTH — Blue Earth City Council has given the go-ahead for the transfer of the Three Sisters buildings downtown to the Rural Renaissance Project. The transfer is expected to be completed next month. Three members of the Rural Renaissance Project visited with the council Monday to ...

TRUMAN — Truman City Council on Monday heard concerns from several community members regarding a rezoning request from resident Jason Werner. Werner purchased a lot located in the 200 block of West Fourth Street North and would like to build a garage to start a small business building ...

FAIRMONT — A Jackson man is facing a felony charge in Martin County. Cody Allen Cloyd, 25, has been charged with check forgery, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. According to the complaint: On Sept. 14, a Fairmont police officer met with a program ...

FAIRMONT — Stephanie Busiahn did not plan a career in tourism promotion, but once she got started she threw her energy into it. Busiahn has led the Fairmont Convention & Visitors Bureau — known as “Visit Fairmont” — for 12-plus years. Her evolving knowledge and expertise led her ...

FAIRMONT — Curt Moeckel has a vision and, on Dec. 29, he hopes to see the first fruits of that vision come into being. The Martin County Historical Society has agreed to join hands with Moeckel’s brand new organization “The Shepherd’s In” by serving the Fairmont community with its ...

Fairmont Area Schools recently received a $50,000 grant from the Schmeeckle Foundation that will be used to purchase band and orchestra equipment for students at the elementary school. The family foundation is carrying the legacy of long-time Martin County resident Juanita Schmeeckle. It ...

CEYLON — There will be a cribbage tournament beginning with registration at 1:15 p.m. today and play to follow at the Welcome Legion. Anyone interested in playing cribbage is welcome. These tournaments are held the second Saturday each month in Ceylon, and the third Saturday in Welcome. ...

FAIRMONT — They say it’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember and that is true of Sue Nelson, who was a mother, sister, daughter, colleague and friend to so many. Having recently passed away, Sue is remembered by all whom she touched during her 57 years of life. Sue ...

FAIRMONT — For 26 years, Bill Crawford has been involved in the Martin County and Fairmont communities. He has served as the Martin County Extension agent, an ag representative on the Fairmont Economic Development Authority and is widely known for grilling pork loins or pork patties for the ...

GRANADA — Superintendent Mandy Fletcher on Thursday provided the Granada-Huntley-East Chain School Board with an update on second floor roof construction. The roof was damaged and needed to be replaced following a Sept. 20 storm during which tornadoes touched down in Granada. Fletcher ...

WELCOME — There will be a cribbage tournament today at the Welcome Legion, with registration at 1:15 p.m. and play beginning at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited, so anyone who enjoys playing cribbage should join them the second Saturday in Ceylon and the third Saturday in Welcome. ...

FAIRMONT — “We can’t help everyone, but we can help someone.” – Ronald Reagan In the case of avid community supporter and family woman Helen Gould, she helped a lot of “someones.” Having recently passed away, Helen is remembered by her husband, children and many others for her ...

FAIRMONT — Fairmont Area Schools recently adopted “share tables,” a strategy to encourage the consumption of nutritious foods and reduce food waste. Both the elementary and high schools began using share tables in October. The USDA authorized share tables in June 2016. Mary Cole, the ...

TRUMAN — STEP is at it again, collecting old or non-working holiday lights, electric cords, telephone cords or appliance cords. Please, no cord adapters or battery packs. You can drop off your lights or cords at the Truman Public Utilities office, in the office entryway at St. Paul’s ...

CEYLON — Ceylon City Council this week discussed a structural review by engineers hired to study the building housing the fitness center and museum. The engineer’s estimate of $114,000 to adequately repair the building made council members discuss the possibility of razing the building ...

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont School Board has approved a property tax abatement request by Great Plains Transportation of Fairmont. The local business is asking not to pay new property taxes resulting from a proposed expansion. It is a 10-year request. The business was started 23 years ago ...