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— 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 ...

CEYLON — I hope you all had a good Christmas and will have a grand 2026. The Helping Hands of Ceylon would like to thank all those who participated in the Santa Day last Saturday. They would like to announce the winners of the Decorate Your Home for Christmas Contest. The first prize of $50 ...

FAIRMONT – With Christmas behind us, businesses are looking back on the Holiday season and which items were the most popular. At the Giddy-Up Boutique, a consignment clothing business on Downtown Plaza in Fairmont, Associate Alexis Rojo said the Christmas season treated them ...

FAIRMONT— With some recent retirements and shuffling among the Fairmont Police Department, Jason Christenson was just promoted to a Sergeant role. He has been with the department since 2017, over which time he’s served in a variety of capacities. The Fairmont Police Department has had an ...

BLUE EARTH— In a very short special meeting held on Monday, the Blue Earth City Council voted to approve the 2026 budget and took another vote to approve the 2026 property tax levy. The special meeting was necessary as the council decided at its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, that it ...