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Scholarship applications due April 1

WELCOME — There will be a cribbage tournament Saturday, March 16, at the Welcome Legion Hall. Registation begins at 1:15 p.m. and play starts at 1:30 p.m. Anyone in the area that loves cribbage is welcome. They may extend the cribbage playing to April but if not this would be the last ...

Grants aid local non-profits

FAIRMONT— Fourteen area organizations were the latest recipients of grants totaling $394,013 from the Schmeeckle Foundation. The Foundation’s purpose is to carry on the legacy of long-time Martin County resident, Juanita (Teubner) Schmeeckle by providing grants for the betterment of the ...

Presentation at library March 21

TRUMAN — Truman Lions Club burger bash will be held 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the Truman Community Building. Enjoy a delicious hamburger, condiments, chips, beans and a beverage. Take-outs are available. Lewisville Legion Auxiliary chicken supper will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Lewisville ...

Council reviews admin. candidates

FAIRMONT— In a special work session held Tuesday afternoon the Fairmont City Council heard about several different city administrator candidates. The city has been without a full-time city administrator since May 19, 2023. The city partnered with recruiting firm, GovHR USA to find both an ...

Board OKs deal with clinic

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont School Board met on Tuesday to discuss the potential for the new Open Door Health Clinic which will primarily serve the student body. Despite the presence of local providers and the Mayo Clinic in Fairmont, there is a lack of care for many, especially when it comes to ...

BEA student group heads to state

BLUE EARTH— Members of the Blue Earth Area School Board heard an update on the BEA Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter on their continued growth and accomplishments. Three of the four senior officers of the BEA BPA were at the School Board meeting on Monday to present the update ...