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Arena agreements hashed out

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday had a discussion and consideration of next steps regarding the fair board/hockey association agreements. At its meeting on Sept. 14, the council approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Ag Society (Martin County Fair Board) for continued use of the Martin County Arena. However, the contract was approved with an amendment that the repair of steel beams, and the cost associated with it, not be included in the contract. The council at that meeting also approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association. City ...

Prospects good for 2026 pheasant season

Prospects are looking good for pheasant hunting in southwest Minnesota, after a mild winter and conditions that were better for nesting, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says. The DNR's annual roadside wildlife survey found that the pheasant index is up nearly 20 percent from last year. Based on the August roadside pheasant counts, the DNR's pheasant hunting prospect map for this fall shows fair or good prospects across a wide portion of southwest and south central Minnesota. "The increase in the pheasant index across the state and within several regions is good ...

Truman nears completion on $13.8 million project

TRUMAN – After two years and $13.8 million, students walked into safer, expanded and renovated Truman School buildings this year, and what construction does remain is nearing completion. It is a full-circle moment for Superintendent Lisa Shellum, who has worked on several issues since ...

Open house provides opportunities, knowledge for area childcare

FAIRMONT – Over 30 child care providers or employees of providers attended an open house presented by Fairbault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont on Thursday. Before and during the event, providers had the opportunity to have their ...

Sherburn Theatre to show ‘9 to 5’

CEYLON — A Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Welcome Legion Hall. The tournaments are on the second and third Saturdays from October to March. Join the afternoon of fun. All cribbage players are welcome. The Sherburn Theatre has ...

Wrapping up summer projects

FAIRMONT— Summer road work has continued into the fall and much progress has been made in Fairmont over the past few months. In 2026, 11 mill and overlay projects were scheduled, including the Fairmont Aquatic Park parking lot. “Those are done expect for touch up work and punch list ...