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Welcome Burn Site open on Saturday

WELCOME — The Sherburn/Welcome Police Department will host Bike Rodeos for area children of all ages on Saturday, June 27, at 9 a.m. at Martin County West High School in Sherburn, and at noon at the Welcome Fire Hall. Area children should bring their bikes, wear helmets and closed-toed shoes. ...

Small school, big trip

NORTHROP – Six Martin Luther High School (MLHS) students got the opportunity of a lifetime to visit parts of Scotland and England, including London, after four years of planning and fundraising. This most recent trip spanned from June 8- June 19. Trip leader and history teacher Amanda Bergt ...

MCW ag teacher receives statewide award

SHERBURN – Martin County West (MCW) agriculture teacher Stephanie Wohlhuter, who has been at the school for 20 years, was chosen by the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) as its 2026 Outstanding Agriculture Educator of the Year. Wohlhuter wasn’t originally interested ...

Truman farmers market held at new location

TRUMAN — The Truman Swimming Pool is open from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Daily admission is $5. Punch card for 10 admissions is $45. Late night swim admission is $3. Water aerobics from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. All summer long aerobics is $60. Group/swimming ...

Goldfinch merges resident, non-resident seniors at community events

FAIRMONT — Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates senior living facility in Fairmont is building connections and bridging resident and non-resident seniors with monthly community events.  “I think our biggest goal that we have is making sure the community knows that we’re here and creates ...

Fairmont Speech brings home the gold

FAIRMONT – Against students from across America, Fairmont High School’s Leon Yang became a national champion in Humorous Interpretation, and Fairmont as a whole was recognized as a top 20 school of excellence at the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament last week in Richmond, ...