FAIRMONT – Ten years removed from their first grant cycle in 2016 and over $6 million given to Martin County nonprofits, the Schmeeckle Foundation has once again opened its grant cycle. The application is open to projects relating to early childhood care and education, services for people ...

BLUE EARTH— “The paving on CSAH (County State Aid Highway) 19 was completed yesterday,” Denny Wick of the Faribault County Public Works Department told the commissioners at the Faribault County Board meeting held on Tuesday. “They started the shouldering work this morning and I expect ...

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Sinn Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program will be followed by lunch. The program will be about wills, powers of attorney, and trusts presented by attorney Paul Edman. This ...

FAIRMONT—On Tuesday, the last day of the filing period, Dan Geronsin filed for the District Two Martin County Commissioner seat, representing the following precincts: the city of Fairmont: Ward 2, Precinct 2; and Ward 3, Precinct 1 and 2. The seat is currently held by Jaime Bleess, who is ...

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont High School (FHS) gymnasium was full on Sunday as 142 students donned their red robes and officially graduated. During a rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by the FHS Orchestra, led by Orchestra Teacher Katie Hoaglund, graduates gravitated to their ...

FAIRMONT – Education Minnesota Fairmont honored retiring teachers Louise Ostile and Chris Engelby, as well as Deb Heinrich for being a friend of education, before their meeting on Monday. Last year, Mark (Rex) Hernes was the sole teacher honored, while Marilyn Fritzinger was honored as a ...