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Ruby’s Pantry distribution on Jan. 19

SHERBURN — The Welcome Legion will have the Cribbage Tournament beginning with registration at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17. All area cribbage players are welcome to join the afternoon of fun. The Sherburn Theatre will be on a one month hiatus. No movies will be shown. Watch for news in March or late February. The Circle of Faith Parishes will meet at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Welcome followed by Trinity's Annual meeting and at First Lutheran Church in Trimont at 10:30 a.m. First Lutheran will host the CREST Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Jan. 21. St. ...

Council considers SMEC housing proposals

FAIRMONT— Some proposals for the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus (SMEC) in Fairmont were considered by the Fairmont City Council on Monday. The city had first gone out for RFPs (Request for Proposal) on the building in April of 2025. Fairmont’s Economic Development Coordinator, Ned ...

Council appoints Hoye as acting administrator, considers other options

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council made some moves during its Monday meeting toward getting both an acting and permanent city administrator in place. Human Resources Manager, Rachel Viesselman, said, that while the city has not had an interim city administrator in place since November, and while it’s currently looking to fill the position, she thought the council could appoint an acting city administrator for the time being until a more permanent solution is found. At a special meeting on Dec. 29 the council had voiced a desire to appoint a city staff member to serve as acting ...

FHS Yearbook triumphs after national acclaim

FAIRMONT — It’s a feat that’s one for the books. The Fairmont High School (FHS) yearbook team has claimed the Gold-Tier National Yearbook Program of Excellence award by memorabilia company, Jostens. With this award, the student-run team is acknowledged for the successes of the 2024-2025 ...

Winter programs aplenty in Fairmont area

FAIRMONT — There’s plenty to do in the Fairmont area over the winter months thanks to organizations like the Martin County Library and Community Education and Recreation. Both groups put a special emphasis on indoor activities over the cold winter months. The Martin County Library in ...

Council examines two new administrator candidates

FAIRMONT—The Fairmont City Council held a special meeting on Friday so that the council could interview two new city administrator candidates, Jason Baker and Tiffany Duboski Ledee. The city has been without a full-time city administrator since November of 2024 and without an interim city administrator since November of 2025. These two candidates reached out with interest in the position despite it not currently being advertised for. The council had last interviewed five candidates in September of 2025 but none of the three offered second interviews opted to move forward with the ...