×

Local News

New Year’s meal by Sherburn Lions

SHERBURN — Today is New Year's Eve, and I hope you have a safe and happy New Year's Eve, New Year’s Day and a wonderful 2026. The Sherburn Lions will have a New Year's Eve Steak, Shrimp or Pork Chop supper at the from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Sherburn Legion Hall. Get a ribeye for $25, a ...

Blizzard stranded cars, stunted businesses and services

FAIRMONT – With up to five inches of snow and winds blowing that snow all around, conditions had businesses and services, street crews and meteorologists on notice from Sunday through Monday. Some chose to open later than normal. Cornerstone Clinic and the Martin County Courthouse delayed ...

After month-long pause, council moves on admin. vacancy

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council had another special meeting on Monday to consider potential action on the city administrator position, whether it be temporary, interim and/or permanent. The city has been without a full-time city administrator since November 2024 and without an interim ...

Bravo Zulu House smashing goals heading into 2026

WINNEBAGO – As 2025 comes to a close, Bravo Zulu House and the men bettering their lives there are looking toward the future. Servant Leader Tim Murray said that since the grand opening, which took place in May, they have been putting the work in on additions to the sober living home for ...

Christmas tree disposal available as state watches for invasive species

FAIRMONT – When everything needs to be taken down, spots are available to safely dispose of natural Christmas trees. The Fairmont City Street Shop at 417 East Margaret Street and Sherburn Nursery Drop Site at 10 Park Street will take Christmas trees. Director for Martin County Solid Waste ...

Blue Earth business doing a major expansion

BLUE EARTH— The local area received some good news ahead of the holiday season when Winnebago Manufacturing shared information that they plan on expanding their plant and workforce in the coming year. “One of the reasons for the expansion is that two of our largest customers are growing ...