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Affidavits for Candidacy due July 28

CEYLON — July 28 is a busy day. Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. The Coffee Hours on Tuesdays in August will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sherburn. Coffee Hours are from 8:30 to 10 ...

Archaeology art

Heidi Luhmann and grandson Karver Olson work on their archaeology-themed craft, making family members out of rock supplies, during the Family Friday event on Friday afternoon at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. The theme of the event was Archaeology Fest and included other activities ...

Local organizations celebrate Disability Pride Month

MARTIN COUNTY – Across Martin County, people with disabilities are assisted by organizations that are raising pride and awareness during July, which is Disability Pride Month. MRCI, based out of Mankato, currently has 72 people from the Fairmont area in their employment and day service ...

B.E. chooses spot for safety cabinets

BLUE EARTH— The Blue Earth City Council made a decision on where to place their new outdoor public access safety cabinet at their meeting on Monday. The cabinet, which will contain an AED, Naloxone and other emergency medical supplies, will be placed near the Giant Welcome Center, with an installation date estimated for fall 2026. County Commissioner Gertrude Paschke presented the council with an update regarding the placement of the existing public safety cabinets in Blue Earth, and whether or not they could be moved to outdoor locations. “Originally I was informed that the ...

Welcome Burn Site open on Saturday

WELCOME — Trimont Farmers Markets are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, at Anderson Park in Trimont. The Welcome Burn Site will be open for Welcome residents from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25. Please bring only wood that is six inches in diameter or smaller, grass clippings and ...

Relay for Life gets new date, location

FAIRMONT – Martin County Relay for Life is coming a little sooner than normal this year. For the past few years, Relay for Life had happened in September at the Martin County Fairgrounds. This year, it will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at the Knights of Columbus. Relay for Life Board Member Dana Faber said the change to July and the Knights of Columbus came after buggy conditions last year and a need to have a portion of it indoors. “We have found that when we're at a time of year where there could be high heat, it's very hard for any cancer survivor because of chemo ...