FAIRMONT — For Fairmont Community Education and Recreation (CER), baton twirling is in full swing, or full twirl, as it’s led by baton twirler and instructor Marilyn Fritzinger. “I think it’s a terrific way to stay in shape, and there’s a real move across the country for women who ...
SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board met on Monday evening. The contractor for the new school building gave an update: cleaning up of the parking lot and practice field and track are underway; the sanitary line is underway; concrete and the bleachers will be done this week; the dry wall is ready for painters; tile storage will be in the larger areas; the fitness and music areas are underway; duct work in the B, C and E areas on the map are looking good; they are planning the light fixtures; are using the permanent transformer now for electricity; the window in the front is ...
FAIRMONT – At the last Fairmont Park Board meeting of the year on Tuesday, a new opportunity for the board was presented. Public Works Director Matthew York handed out a packet to each of the park board members, containing an information sheet and a fill-out sheet for every park and green area in Fairmont. “One of the things we have discussed in the past is a park master plan,” he said. “We started looking at what is going on in some parks, and there were some issues with paying $75,000 for that. One of the suggestions was you guys as volunteers. In the packet is a sheet that ...
TRUMAN — Thumbprint ghosts for kids will be from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Lewisville Library. Kids will create a ghostly masterpiece to take home. A planning meeting for Lewisville Fun Daze 2027 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Lewisville Legion. Newcomers ...
MARTIN COUNTY – Alongside votes for national, state and local offices, an amendment to give more money to school districts without taking more from the taxpayers is also on the upcoming general election ballot. The amendment language on the ballot will read “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?” What makes this different from other votes is any ballot that leaves ...
FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from County Assessor, Jessica Laue, who gave an update on the county’s property tax abatement program. The program started with a passed resolution in 2020 and offers up to 100 percent abatement of the county’s portion of real estate taxes on new, single family homes for up to five years. In the last six years 50 property tax abatement requests have been approved in Martin County. “These represent a total estimated new construction value of $21.9 million,” Laue said. “Based off of the 2025 assessment ...
