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Trimont Farmers’ Market open today

SHERBURN — Today is a busy day. A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 20 at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont and followed by a luncheon. This is free to all senior citizens in Martin County. CREST would appreciate a free will donation for the lunch. The Trimont ...

After 70 years, FHS class gathers

FAIRMONT— Eleven members of Fairmont High School’s (FHS) class of 1955 gathered for its 70 year class reunion on Saturday. The last time the class gathered was 10 years ago. Roger Smed organized the latest get-together and while it was his first time planning a reunion, he said he thought ...

County dives into 2026 budget, looks at human services, broadband

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Monday held a 2026 preliminary budget work session. As it stands, the county is looking at a 9.87 percent levy increase. It needs to adopt a preliminary budget and levy next month but won’t set the official amount until December. In ...

Work to begin at Gomsrud Park

FAIRMONT— Next week, work will begin on the replacement of the north parking lot at Gomsrud Park and removal and replacement of boat ramps on both the Hall Lake and Budd Lake sides of Gomsrud Park. The start of this project comes after several years of discussion and planning by both the park ...

Lunch and Learn on Aug. 20

CEYLON— Today the Lake Belt Bar and Grill will feature a Game Race beginning at 2 p.m. Plan to attend. Our Savior's Lutheran Church will NOT have services tonight. The next Saturday evening services is scheduled for Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. They will also be starting their Tuesday Morning Bible ...

Finstad visits local treatment center

FAIRMONT – Congressman Brad Finstad started off his day on Thursday by touring Fairmont addiction treatment center Recovery in Motion. Located at 1100 Indus Street, the treatment center opened at the end of 2024. During the tour, Finstad asked about their occupancy levels. Director of ...