BLUE EARTH— Minnesota’s other season, also known as construction season, is now underway in Faribault County. County engineer April Wellman told the county commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday that the milling process had begun on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 south of Frost ...

SHERBURN — The Martin County West (MCW) School Board met on Monday evening. The evening began with a public hearing about renewing an expiring operating levy, which was approved and brought up at the regular school board meeting later. In the financial report, Superintendent Cori Reynolds ...

TRUMAN — Happy Belated Birthday to Alice Raddatz. Alice’s birthday was May 18, but cards can be sent to Alice at 14275 Joppa Avenue, Savage, Minn. 55378. Truman High School senior commencement begins at 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 23. Congratulations to all the 2025 graduates. Great things await ...

FAIRMONT – In discussion since last year, an electric substation is now being built near Bullhead Park in Fairmont. Public Works Superintendent Nick Lardy and Public Utilities Director Matthew York presented the update during Tuesday’s Park Board meeting. The new West Industrial Park ...

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Board of Commissioners began its meeting on Tuesday with a moment of silence for County Assessor, Mike Sheplee, who passed away suddenly last Tuesday. Sheplee had worked in the assessor’s office since 2006. Later in the meeting, the board had to move on filling ...

BLUE EARTH— A request to repaint worn-away bike lane stripes in certain areas of Blue Earth was presented for discussion at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. Street Committee chairman Gary Armon came forward during the public comment period with a request for the council to ...