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Welcome looks at Ash tree bids

WELCOME — During the Welcome City Council meeting on Tuesday, the Ash tree bids were opened and the council discussed which trees were covered by the quotes. There are 10 trees and the bill would be about $6,425 to remove trees from city property (right of way). The council approved the quote with a 3-2 vote. Residents contacted the city about the trees dying or being dead on city property. Council Member Lynda Stauter reported from the Parks Committee meeting. A quote for $41,000 from Pickle Tile Company was approved for the pickleball court. There were two quotes. The quote included ...

Truman Firemen’s Fundraising breakfast Sunday

TRUMAN — The Jaguars’ baseball team will compete against Madelia today, April 9, at Truman. The Jaguar golf teams will compete against Madelia today, April 9, at Madelia Golf Club. The Jaguars’ softball team will compete against Madelia today, April 9, at Truman. The Jaguars’ track and ...

Analog Games hits full-fledged milestone

FAIRMONT – After opening in a limited capacity in mid-December, Analog Games is officially full of product and operating as a full-fledged store. The store sells a variety of gaming items, including board games, cards for Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, accessories for both games, items ...

Director: Usage of Martin County Library system is up

FAIRMONT— Martin County Library Director, Jenny Trushenski, shared with the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that overall usage of the county library system was up in 2025. Trushenski had details to share on all four of the libraries within the county system and said that ...

Martin Co. talks shared IT services with Faribault Co.

FAIRMONT— The possibility of sharing IT services between Martin and Faribault counties was discussed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Martin County’s IT Director, Jeramie Jones, said that they were looking at providing comprehensive IT services for Faribault County, not including the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office. Currently he said Faribault County uses Midwest IT, which is going through changes so the county is looking at moving to a unified solution. “The partnership will represent an opportunity to reduce cost. The really important one for us is ...

Sherburn Legion Steak Fry Saturday

SHERBURN — The LWML at St. John's Lutheran Church will meet at 2 p.m. today, April 8. James Klima from Sherburn will celebrate his 85th birthday today, April 8. Cards will reach him at 602 South Hampton Street, Fairmont, MN 56031. Happy birthday, Jim, and many more. Area churches will ...