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Trimont receives $1 million for wastewater projections

TRIMONT – The city of Trimont will be receiving $1 million in federal funding for its ongoing wastewater treatment project, secured by Congressman Brad Finstad. Giving an overview of the whole project, Trimont City Clerk Kelli Harder said it covers several areas. “Our wastewater ...

Madelia crash causes power outage

MADELIA — A vehicle accident that destroyed a utility pole near the House of Print late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition of The Sentinel. Madelia Fire Chief John Tierney said his department responded to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. at 322 Benzel Ave. ...

Welcome FD Pancake Breakfast on Sunday

WELCOME — There will be an extra cribbage tournament date at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Welcome Legion Hall. The tournaments will continue on their usual dates, the second and third Saturdays of the month, on Feb. 14 and 21. All area cribbage players are welcome to join the ...

Area schools getting students ready for life

MARTIN COUNTY – Across Martin County, schools are offering courses to help students with real-world tasks and responsibilities. At Martin County West, Personal Finance Teacher Carter Wille said his class incorporates elements from their previous Financial Literacy course to meet the ...

Thursday’s Sentinel will be online only

MADELIA — A vehicle accident near the House of Print facility late Wednesday afternoon forced the cancellation of Thursday’s print edition after a utility pole was destroyed, cutting power to the facility for 14 hours. The collision, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, severed ...

Local parties reconvene for caucus season

FAIRMONT – The Martin County Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor parties each held their caucuses on Tuesday night to determine delegates and their preference for Minnesota’s next Governor. Martin County Republican Party Co-Chair Rochelle Krusemark said the delegates and alternates ...