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Cover crop usage blooming in Martin County

FAIRMONT – Martin County area farmers, thanks to programs to cost-share implementation, are adopting cover crops at a fast rate. Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District Outreach Coordinator Jesse Walters said cover crops are planted on a field towards the end of a cash crop’s growth season, around August through October. “They'll plant what we call a cover crop,” he said. “Any type of plant that'll then grow a little bit in the fall, establish a root system, then in the spring start growing, and get some above-ground growth that's noticeable ahead of planting that ...

‘Riding a tornado’

RUSSELL — Juul Heegen of Brandon, South Dakota, stood on the long wood deck flatbed trailer just about 10 feet from the announcer’s table. He glanced over the bull riding arena as he took a few deep breaths and waited for his turn to saddle up inside the bucking chute. This is his way on ...

Park Board picks pickleball spot

FAIRMONT – The location for new pickleball courts was selected by the Fairmont Park Board on Tuesday, at what was technically its first meeting of the year, since enough members were present to vote on motions. Three locations were presented to the board, one replacing the skate park, one ...

Triathlon draws athletes to Fairmont

FAIRMONT – Athletes across Minnesota and Iowa are gearing up for the Fairmont Triathlon, people of all ages are savoring the chance to have fun in a 5K Bacon Fun Run/Walk and whether it's to compete or just have fun, kids are also ready for Marty’s Youth Triathlon. The Friday evening youth triathlon is entering its seventh year, after last year's event was canceled due to dangerous heat for exertion, while the adult triathlon and fun run on Saturday morning are in their 19th years. Currently, 85 kids are signed up for the youth triathlon, 60 participants signed up for the 5K fun ...

Pool conditions, changes discussed in Truman

TRUMAN – Monday’s Truman City Council meeting was dominated by questions and concerns regarding the Truman Swimming Pool. Pool Committee Member Kirsten Bressler asked whether there were any complaints about how she and Faith Clow have handled the pool in the past. When asked for an ...

Sherburn Legion Hamburger Night tonight

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 17, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be followed by lunch. Please RSVP at (507) 235-3833. These programs are free to Martin County senior citizens. CREST appreciates a ...