FAIRMONT – After positive results toward the end of the year, Fairmont Raceway is looking to grow its program to rent and race a car. The program is through their new 4.6 liter class, dubbed the Crown Vic class, based on the Ford Crown Victoria car commonly used. Raceway Co-Owner Zach ...

WELCOME — It is the end of August already. Monday is Labor Day. Have a fun and safe holiday. The Welcome City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the City Hall. Public comments and questions will be accepted at the beginning of each meeting. To be on the regular agenda, contact the City ...

FAIRMONT – As the school year is about to begin, the Fairmont Area School District is gearing up with new food service provider Taher, which they spoke with at Tuesday’s school board meeting. Finance Director Jessica Korte said the school district has been with Chartwells for 15 years, ...

FAIRMONT— Ahead of its regular meeting on Monday, the Fairmont City Council held a two hour workshop to discuss the 2026 budget. Vehicle replacement, equipment purchases and recreational amenities took up the bulk of the conversation as the council considered a multitude of factors that would ...

TRUMAN — A Meyer Family benefit to support Travis Meyer and his family as he battles brain cancer will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Sept. 1 at River Ridge Church, 354 Carol Court, North Mankato. Travis is the son of Duane and Lynda Meyer of rural Truman. Enjoy a taco bar, activities for kids, ...

FAIRMONT—After months of discussion, surveys and planning, the Fairmont City Council on Monday approved a “preferred alternative” plan for Blue Earth Avenue. Interim City Administrator, Jeff O’Neill, gave a recap and said that while there were four original plans to consider, after ...