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Street project in welcome wrappin

WELCOME — During the meeting of the Welcome City Council on Tuesday evening, Derek Behrens reported on the street project for Bolton and Menk. Progress is on time and probably will conclude at the end of October or first part of November if all goes well and the weather is good. Other ...

Trunk or Treat today in Ceylon

CEYLON — The Helping Hands of Ceylon non-profit will organize a Trunk and Treat event from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 25, on Main Street. Children will get treats from decorated car trunks for a safe Halloween. Hot dogs, cookies and beverages will be provided and gift cards for the top three ...

Unified Cardinals net award for Fairmont schools inclusion

FAIRMONT – Out of 3,174 schools in Minnesota, Fairmont was one of 14 that received the National Banner School Recognition as a Unified School for opportunities inclusive of students with disabilities, including Unified Cardinals. Unified Cardinals began in the 2017-18 season thanks to ...

Trunk or Treat is a rising tradition

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 ...

YFC’s “The Lighthouse” shines light on new era

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, ...

MCW Board hears various reports

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 ...