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BEA Board catches up with Rep. Olson

BLUE EARTH— The Blue Earth Area School Board had a special guest at their meeting on Monday night. State Representative Bjorn Olson was at the meeting to discuss any issues the school might have that could be discussed at the state level. Olson said he is trying to visit every city council, county board and city council in his legislative district. “I remember when I was the mayor of Elmore,” Olson said. “And I never saw or heard from our state representative. So I decided when I was elected, I would do my best to visit these local places every year.” Topping the list ...

Lions Club food drive Oct. 26

SHERBURN — Oct. 15 and 16 is MEA so there is no school. The Martin County West football team has a game at 7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 14 in Wells, and a game against Cleveland on Oct. 20 in Trimont. The volleyball team will have a Tomahawk Valley Conference game on Oct. 19. Good luck, ...

Martin Luther’s rummage sale reaching 40 years

NORTHROP – Starting as a one-day way to raise money for a school that had just gotten off the ground in the fall of 1986, Martin Luther High School’s rummage sale has ballooned into a massive three-day event on its 40th anniversary. One of those who helped get the rummage sale going was ...

Arena agreements hashed out

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday had a discussion and consideration of next steps regarding the fair board/hockey association agreements. At its meeting on Sept. 14, the council approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Ag Society (Martin County Fair Board) for continued use of the Martin County Arena. However, the contract was approved with an amendment that the repair of steel beams, and the cost associated with it, not be included in the contract. The council at that meeting also approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association. City ...

Prospects good for 2026 pheasant season

Prospects are looking good for pheasant hunting in southwest Minnesota, after a mild winter and conditions that were better for nesting, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says. The DNR's annual roadside wildlife survey found that the pheasant index is up nearly 20 percent from last year. Based on the August roadside pheasant counts, the DNR's pheasant hunting prospect map for this fall shows fair or good prospects across a wide portion of southwest and south central Minnesota. "The increase in the pheasant index across the state and within several regions is good ...

Truman nears completion on $13.8 million project

TRUMAN – After two years and $13.8 million, students walked into safer, expanded and renovated Truman School buildings this year, and what construction does remain is nearing completion. It is a full-circle moment for Superintendent Lisa Shellum, who has worked on several issues since ...