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Memorial Day programs planned

TRUMAN — Those wishing to volunteer at Bravo Zulu House in Winnebago may do so from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16. Tasks include tree cleanup (bucking and splitting), rock removal, laying sod and cleaning windows. Volunteers should dress for the weather and may bring work gloves, ...

FEDA considers business’s expansion plans

FAIRMONT— At the Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) board meeting on Monday, the board learned about a business subsidy application from Cress Refrigeration for tax abatement. Economic Development Coordinator, Ned Koppen, said that Cress Refrigeration bought property on Bixby ...

School board finalizes teacher contracts

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont School Board approved the two-year contracts for teachers at its meeting on Tuesday. The agreements cover several changes, of which Board Chair Nicole Green touched on a few. “There is a 2.25 percent increase in teacher salary schedule for the 2026-27 school ...

BEA Board hears year-end reports

BLUE EARTH— There was no lack of staff reports at the Blue Earth Area School Board meeting on Monday. It was the last board meeting that would be held during the current school year. Among the reports was one from high school art teacher Sara Albright and elementary art teacher Courtney ...

Sherburn Festival planned for June 18-20

SHERBURN — The St. John's Lutheran ladies group LWML will meet at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 13. All members are encouraged to attend. The partner church in Wilbert will have their LWML meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The Fox Lake Golf Club Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser will be ...

Council hears findings for city-run cannabis store

FAIRMONT— On Monday the Fairmont City Council was presented the findings from a feasibility study for a municipal cannabis retail store. Over a year ago, in March of 2025, the council had directed staff to go out for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a consultant to conduct a feasibility ...