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One year in, Steuber carrying on Nickerson legacy

TRUMAN – Having worked in Nick’s Body Shop since 2002, Jared Steuber took over for retiring previous owners Brian and Brad Nickerson, carrying on the legacy of a 40-year old business via Steuber’s Collision Center. For a long time, Steuber said he had already known he wanted to make ...

Area reps grapple with election year session

FAIRMONT – State Senator Rich Draheim and Representative Bjorn Olson are taking heed of their surroundings and pathways forward as the new legislative session has been underway for a few weeks. Draheim, District 22, has already worked on several bills, including one for the disclosure of ...

Fairmont Airport charting steady flight plan for future

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Airport is exiting winter with a solid foundation and prospects for the future. Besides the big snowstorm at the end of November, Fairmont Airport Manager Lee Steinkamp said snow removal was pretty standard, and maintenance proceeded as usual during their more timid ...

Sherburn Legion Steak Fry on Saturday

SHERBURN — Today is the last day Sherburn City Hall accepts mayor applications. A decision will be made on Monday, March 16. Lenten Midweek services will be tonight, March 11, at area churches. All area residents are welcome to join any of these congregations. St. Luke's Catholic Church will ...

FEDA Oks request to help business expand

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) on Monday discussed a partial mortgage release for Fairmont Brewing Company (FBC). Economic Development Coordinator, Ned Koppen, said that approving the request will allow FBC to potentially sell a building on 5th Street that the ...

After growth and success, Ash to retire from UHD

BLUE EARTH—A recent announcement from United Hospital District (UHD) shared that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rick Ash will be retiring soon. “I think I will still be here until late June or early July,” Ash says. “The hospital board thinks it will take that long to find a new CEO, ...