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County board talks building project and broadband

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from Building Maintenance Supervisor, Luke Cyphers, regarding the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) building renovations project. He said Tim Auringer of Oleson and Hobbie Architects was at a recent building committee meeting to summarize where they’re at thus far. “It sounds like the drawings will be completed on Dec. 25,” Cyphers said. “Roof and windows. Removal of the windows requires cutting into the hollow frames… they were talking about possibly doing a test run of removal of the windows and that can be ...

Veterans Day programs planned

TRUMAN — Attend a free 4-H craft program for grades 5 and up at The Hive in Fairmont. To learn more about local 4-H programs or get involved, contact the Martin County Extension Office at (507) 235-3341 or visit extension.umn.edu/about/our-work/local/martin-county. Nov. 7-Crafting a story: ...

Faribault Co. receives update from SMIF

BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, received their yearly update on the work SMIF (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation) has been doing in the area. Benya Kraus, the president and CEO of SMIF, began her presentation by introducing herself to the board. “I believe this is my first time coming before your board,” Kraus commented. “I have an ag background with my dad’s side of the family now in its seventh generation. My mom’s background is also in agriculture, although a little different since she is from ...

In Fairmont, Niss, Johnson to join as leaders

FAIRMONT— Jerome Niss will be the next mayor of Fairmont following the results of Tuesday's election. With six in the running, Niss came away with 50 percent of the votes, securing the win. Todd Smith garnered 17 percent, while Nathanael Landsteiner received 14 percent, Logan Kelly 11 percent, Krystaline Krumrey 4 percent and Peter Bode 3 percent. Niss said he stayed up until about 1:30 in the morning to see final results trickle in. "I was pleasantly surprised. The margin was larger than I thought because of so many candidates, but I think the people of Fairmont sent a strong ...

Bleess, Koons remain on county board

FAIRMONT— As a result of the Nov. 3 election, Jaime Bleess will continue to serve as the District 2 Martin County Commissioner after receiving 61 percent of the votes over challenger Dan Geronsin, who received 39 percent. Richard Koons will also continue to serve as District 4 Martin County County Commissioner. With 62 percent of the votes, he won over challenger Julie Laue, who received 38 percent. The rest of the county votes were uncontested. Matt Owens wills serve as the new Martin County Sheriff, Michelle Duncan will continue to serve as County Recorder, Taylor McGowan will ...

County chooses mayors, city councilors, school board members

MARTIN COUNTY — The votes from Tuesday's election are in and electeds will be heading to their respective seats across Martin County. Mayoral races had one opening, city council races two and school board races three. Judith Perkins will retain her seat as Mayor of Ceylon, taking down former mayor John Gibeau by a 67 to 32 percent margin. Ceylon had 46 percent write-in votes to 29 percent for Armin Kronback and 25 percent for Todd Peta. This article will be updated when it can be determined if a write-in candidate took one of the two available seats. In Dunnell, Lori Goette and ...