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School approves preliminary tax levy

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Area School District's preliminary tax levy was set at the maximum amount possible, to give the school board the maximum amount of flexibility, at their meeting on Tuesday. The maximum preliminary levy was sent to districts by the Minnesota Department of Education on Sept. 8. Business Manager Jessica Korte said they get an update on this maximum amount every day up until Sept. 30. “That's the same for school districts as well as counties and cities,” she said. “That's a deadline for the boards to certify our proposed preliminary levy. November, you get ...

‘Perfect Sundays’ this weekend at Sherburn Theatre

SHERBURN — The Regional Worship Center will have a Youth Group event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, with a meal provided. Memories Walk for a Senior Brunch will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, to celebrate the church’s 104 years. St. Luke's Catholic Church has services at 5 ...

Gleam WMA dedicated near Truman

TRUMAN – With the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrating 75 years of wildlife management areas (WMA), the Gleam Wildlife Management Area in Truman received a dedication on Saturday. The dedication came as Ducks Unlimited, Fox Lake Conservation League, the Minnesota DNR, ...

Farm safety commands insight, awareness

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, ...

MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth visits Christensen Family Farms

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 ...

Steubers recognized as century farm

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 ...