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Sherburn City Council looks at lower levy

SHERBURN — On Monday the Sherburn City Council had its Truth in Taxation meeting with explanations of funds (general, set aside, debt services, enterprise) and levy of 5 percent (down from proposed 20 percent) and budget considerations. Budget income was listed as $1,474,906 and budget ...

Last day to order St. John’s pies

TRUMAN — St. John's Antrim Church will have its 10th annual beef commercial meal from 11:16 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. There will be seating in the church basement and takeouts as well. Today is the deadline to order your homemade baked pie. They offer apple, pecan, cherry, ...

Downtown ready for ‘Merry & Bright’

FAIRMONT— Downtown businesses are preparing for one of their busiest and brightest nights of the year. Merry & Bright, formerly known as Holiday Delights, has been growing a little bit each year to turn into more than just a night of shopping, but an event that entire families can ...

After TNT meeting, county on track to keep lowered levy

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Board of Commissioners held is Truth in Taxation (TNT) meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, at which point it discussed its proposed 2026 budget and levy, which is currently at a 5.89 percent increase, which is down from the 9.76 increase that the board set as its ...

Faribault Co. considers roadside memorials

BLUE EARTH— With the end of the year approaching, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, acted on a number of housekeeping items, including setting their pay for 2026. The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution setting their annual salary for 2026 ...

Winter events approaching

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 3 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn, with a Christmas Bingo, and followed by a lunch including chicken salad croissant, potato soup, carrots and a Christmas dessert. These programs are free to ...