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Pool conditions, changes discussed in Truman

TRUMAN – Monday’s Truman City Council meeting was dominated by questions and concerns regarding the Truman Swimming Pool. Pool Committee Member Kirsten Bressler asked whether there were any complaints about how she and Faith Clow have handled the pool in the past. When asked for an ...

Blue Earth ponders puppy placement

BLUE EARTH— Difficult decisions were made at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday as the council was tasked with finding a solution for taking care of a litter of puppies seized from the property at 716 East Third Street. City Attorney David Frundt provided the council with an ...

Sherburn Legion Hamburger Night tonight

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 17, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be followed by lunch. Please RSVP at (507) 235-3833. These programs are free to Martin County senior citizens. CREST appreciates a ...

Foster program looking to replenish from placement shortage

FAIRMONT – Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) has seen the number of licensed foster homes shrink in recent years and is looking for people to help provide much-needed options for children in need. The shrinkage is bittersweet, according to FMCHS Social Worker Jen ...

Our Savior in Ceylon to close

CEYLON — For 126 years Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ceylon has faithfully called all to faith. On June 20, 2026 they will officially close the building and decommission the congregation at a 2 p.m. service at the church. The congregation around 1870 was only a small flock and services were ...

With towing business, local man achieves dream

FAIRMONT – After several years honing his skills in and around the Fairmont area, Cameron Meyer has captured his dream by opening up his own business, CM Auto Repair and Towing. Meyer went to college for auto repair right out of high school, and has spent nearly 15 years working for ...