FAIRMONT – As the dangers of farming continue to be monitored and incidents happen, awareness of farm safety continues to be an important focus. Martin County Farm Bureau Vice President Haley Ekstrom said the most common concern regarding farm safety they see is an increase in accidents, ...
SLEEPY EYE – Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth visited Christensen Family Farms Monday for a tour and conversation on how best to support farmers across Minnesota. Demuth said the visit was as a legislative leader as well as a gubernatorial candidate. “It is my honor to be at ...
FAIRMONT – On farmland Louis Steuber first purchased in 1900 for $7.19 an acre, the Steubers continue to farm 320 acres and have been officially recognized as a Century Farm in Martin County. The original family lived on a large farm home and farmed and raised whatever they could, including ...
FAIRMONT — Autumn has officially begun today, Tuesday, Sept. 22. Planning a day trip to Timberlake Orchard and Center Creek Orchard in Fairmont are a pick among many seasonal staples. Timberlake Orchard opened for the season on Friday, Sept. 4. Seated on five acres, Timberlake Orchard has ...
FAIRMONT – Before the ground freezes this year, the city of Fairmont plans to plant around 100 trees throughout the city to replace the ash trees removed over the past few years. The process started in June of 2022, when Emerald Ash Borer was first detected. This necessitated removal, ...
FAIRMONT — Take a look in a book and join the screen-free movement at the Martin County Library, which has introduced the first 2026 Martin County Library Community Reads. The book is “The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World.” “I think we ...
