FAIRMONT— Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont is marking 125 years with a special service and celebration this Sunday, Sept. 22. While the church has had three different locations, it’s currently at 1125 S. State Street. Pastor Seth Watson, who has been with the church since 2019, ...

BLUE EARTH— Participation in Faribault County’s 4-H programs has increased dramatically, according to Faribault County Extension Educator, Emily Ovrebo. Ovrebo attended the Faribault County Board meeting on Tuesday to provide the commissioners with an update on the most recent 4-H year ...

SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board met on Monday to discuss matters regarding finance and personnel topics. The financial and enrollment updates were reported by Superintendent Cory Reynolds as 636 total students enrolled (approximately 12 more than budgeted for) and six percent ...

ST. PAUL — Martin and Murray counties are now approved for FEMA Individual Assistance after the severe storms and flooding of June 16 to July 4. Homeowners and renters in Martin and Murray counties may now apply for disaster assistance from FEMA. Previously, 19 counties were approved for ...

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Commissioners received an update on their mural preservation project on Tuesday. Previously, the county had secured funding though the Minnesota Historical Society for a conservation assessment by the Midwest Art Conservation Center of murals on the third floor of ...

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday were faced with setting the preliminary 2025 budget and levy. The board has been chipping away at the budget, bringing down the levy increase from the original amount of 22 percent, to 15.66 percent which it approved on ...