FAIRMONT – Providing a centralized alternative to trick or treating, trunk or treating has begun to make its mark in in recent years. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Paul Lutheran School started its trunk or treat in 2020. Teacher and trunk or treat organizer Erin Simpson said it ...

FAIRMONT — The Martin County Youth for Christ (YFC) drop-in center, The Lighthouse, aims to be a beacon of light for local youth and will continue its mission under its newly introduced Area Leader, Hunter Schmidtke. “I became a Christian in my senior year of high school. I was like, ...

SHERBURN — The Martin County West (MCW) School Board met on Monday evening and approved the construction funds draw for payment of $1,042,099-plus. Superintendent Cori Reynolds gave the finance report and building project update. The board approved a building project proposal not to exceed ...

WELCOME — The Red Cross blood drive will be today at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), go online to www.redcrossblood.org or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to make an appointment or get your RapidPass to shorten the registration time and get information about ...

FAIRMONT— On Wednesday the House Capital Investment Committee stopped in Fairmont to view and hear about a street reconstruction project that’s being considered for inclusion in a 2026 Capital Investment Bill. The $10.9 million dollar projects include an extension of Fairlakes Avenue from ...

FAIRMONT – In response to a rise in interest and concerns about the Minnesota Paid Leave law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, Crystal Hanson, Founder and Principal Consultant of South Creek HR, is collaborating with the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce to host a workshop. The workshop will ...