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Trunk or Treat on Oct. 25

CEYLON — The Lake Belt Bar and Grill will have Line Dancing lessons tonight. Horse races will be on Nov. 1. The new owners are keeping the scheduled events. A Cribbage Tournament will begin with registration 1:15 p.m. and playtime at 1:30 p.m. today at the Welcome Legion Hall. The $11 ...

Fairmont FFA team ready for nationals

FAIRMONT – With a full year under its belt, the Fairmont FFA Livestock Judging team is ready for its final stop of the season at the American Royal Nationals in Kansas City on Sunday. The team’s season kicked off around this time last year, when the varsity team of Avery Kurt, Tyler Kurt, ...

After 25 years, Odin Craft Mill show continues to thrive

ODIN — A visit to the Odin Craft Mill is a beloved tradition for many. As it’s a biannual event, the Fall Craft and Gift Show officially opened for the season on Thursday, Oct. 9. Owner Nancy Olson is elated to begin the 25th annual tradition and keep the town a must-visit ...

Welcome Auxiliary to meet Monday

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmer's Market will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Memorial Park. Note the change of location. They will have pumpkin painting, homemade salsa tasting (bring your best salsa), coffee, goodies, social time, vendors and a fundraiser for the Martin County West Books for ...

SNAP stoppage hits home for hundreds in Martin Co.

FAIRMONT – On Tuesday local officials were suddenly notified that SNAP will be impacted by the current federal government shutdown and uncertainty was cast on hundreds of Martin and Faribault County citizens. Income Maintenance Manager for Health and Human Services of Faribault and Martin ...

Lakes group talks wakeboat impacts and CLP treatment

FAIRMONT— The Lakes Management Committee met for the fifth time on Wednesday in Fairmont. The group again discussed both chemical and mechanical treatment for Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) and also the negative impact that wakeboats have on the lakebed and what can be done about it. At the ...