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Welcome talks sports complex expenses, maintenance

Local News March 5, 2026

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council held a meeting on Tuesday evening and the Fox Lake Sports Complex in Welcome was discussed. Three representatives from the school board and the Fox Lake Sports Complex, Sam Meixell, Courtney Schult and Mark Wohlhuter were present. The council explained that the value of the ballfields is $208,000, the city has had $18,000 in expenses lately for tiling and there was a repair of a water pipe punctured when the backdrop was installed. A city employee maintains and mows the ballfields. There were grants from the Twins organization and DNR and the original ...

Baarts talks mayoral duties, city updates

Local News March 5, 2026

FAIRMONT—Fairmont Mayor Lee Baarts was the guest speaker at Wednesday morning’s Kiwanis Early Risers meeting. Baarts spoke candidly about a number of subjects including the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds, city administrator search and upcoming Blue Earth Avenue project. “I’m ...

Truman back to school on March 9

Local News March 5, 2026

TRUMAN — The Granada/Huntley/East Chain School Theater Department presents “Spring Break” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings in the GHEC small gym. Lewisville Fun Daze build-your-own burger bash will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Lewisville Legion. Enjoy burgers, salads and desserts for a free-will donation. Proceeds support Lewisville's 125th anniversary celebration from June 19 to 20. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. It's time to ‘spring ahead’ with our clocks before going to bed Saturday evening. Sunday, March 8, begins daylight savings time. Truman ...

Lenten services tonight at area churches

Local News March 4, 2026

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program is about Alert Medical Alert System, presented by an Interfaith Caregiver from Blue Earth representative. A lunch will follow. This is a free program for senior citizens in Martin County. CREST appreciates a free-will donation. The Sherburn Legion will have their Hamburger Night from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, March 4. The menu includes a burger, salad and beans for only $12. Lenten services will be tonight, March 4, at area ...

Sherburn City Council looks for project loan

Local News March 4, 2026

SHERBURN — At Monday’s meeting, the Sherburn City Council approved applying for a loan from the revolving fund of $500,000 for water improvement projects. This project would be voted on later and only if the loan was approved. The regular business included a transfer of $53,000 from the Capital Expense Account to the Operating Account at the Temperance Lake Ridge facility to ensure payroll payments. The funds are promised to be reimbursed as soon as the funds are at the TLR that have not been received yet. The reason was stated that the waivers were not done in 2025 and needed to ...

Police

Police March 4, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, March 2 6:14 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 200 block of North Park Street. A non-traffic citation was issued. 12:09 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 200 block of South Prairie Avenue. The civil issue was resolved. 2:24 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at 8th Street and North Elm Street. A verbal warning was issued. 2:29 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 700 block of Bird Street. 3:58 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 300 block of East ...