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All Class Reunion on July 26

WELCOME — An American Red Cross Blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, May 23, at the LiveFit Gym in Fairmont. The blood drives in June are on June 3 and 4 at the Best Western in Fairmont, June 9 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Trimont, June 20 at the Fairmont ...

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UHD Home Health Program Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS BLUE EARTH — United Hospital District (UHD) is proud to announce that its Home Health program has received a prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This outstanding achievement reflects ...

1590 puts focus on community needs

FAIRMONT— Those in the Fairmont area have likely heard of Project 1590. The group, made up of community members, is on a mission to create a more vibrant community. It started back in 2014 when a few individuals went through the Blandin Community Leadership Program. “They came away from ...

Faribault Co. road work underway

BLUE EARTH— Minnesota’s other season, also known as construction season, is now underway in Faribault County. County engineer April Wellman told the county commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday that the milling process had begun on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 south of Frost ...

MCW School Board looks at 2025-2026 budget

SHERBURN — The Martin County West (MCW) School Board met on Monday evening. The evening began with a public hearing about renewing an expiring operating levy, which was approved and brought up at the regular school board meeting later. In the financial report, Superintendent Cori Reynolds ...

Memorial Day events planned in Truman

TRUMAN — Happy Belated Birthday to Alice Raddatz. Alice’s birthday was May 18, but cards can be sent to Alice at 14275 Joppa Avenue, Savage, Minn. 55378. Truman High School senior commencement begins at 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 23. Congratulations to all the 2025 graduates. Great things await ...