FAIRMONT – While the American Legion Riders program has chapters across America, there has never been one in Fairmont until now. American Legion Riders, according to Director Trent Johnson and Assistant Director Donna Johnson, is done to help the Legion and veterans in whatever way ...
GRANADA — The Martin County Humane Society Carl Nettifee Memorial Animal Shelter (MCHS) in Fairmont reintroduced the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) mobile clinic to bring the community dog and cat care on Wednesday, May 27, at the Granada City Hall and Fire Department. It ...
WELCOME — The last day of school for the Martin County West students is today, Friday, May 29. The graduation ceremony will be at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 29, at the MCW High School in Sherburn. Congratulations to all the area seniors who are graduating from area high ...
JACKSON – Dozens of flags adorned the streets of Jackson and the Riverside Cemetery on Wednesday as, after being missing for a little over eight decades, Jackson native Thomas Arthur Ruth was laid to rest next to his parents, Thomas and Ethel Ruth, with full military honors. Ruth was in ...
FAIRMONT – The First Congregational United Church of Christ and Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 are sponsoring the second annual Blessing of the Bikes at 9 a.m. on May 30 at 319 Downtown Plaza. While this event was done last year, it was done early in the year and in poor weather conditions, meaning only three riders showed up. This year, the event has been pushed back and is looking to be held in warm conditions. Reverend Cory Germain said that when it came to a Blessing of the Bikes, he got inspiration from other churches. “I'd seen it offered at some other churches, ...
FAIRMONT— On Tuesday evening the Fairmont City Council considered a property tax abatement request from Cress Refrigeration, as the business intends to build a new facility in order to grow. The Fairmont Economic Development Authority had previously recommended approval of the request. “The proposed project includes adding additional staff, two service technicians and an office manager to the company’s existing workforce and payroll,” Koppen said. He said that Cress is seeking a five year tax abatement and that they will be working with the county and school district ...
