ODIN— Local farmer, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom has been named a finalist for the 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year award. Ekstrom is one of five finalists out of dozens of applicants from around the state of Minnesota. Farmfest is a national tradeshow that brings in thousands of people each ...

TRIMONT – Even with the rains and heat waves of the last few weeks, the Martin County campgrounds are staying the course. There are two main campgrounds in county parks. Cedar Hanson Park in Trimont has six docks, two boat launches, and two swimming areas. It has 37 electric and water ...

FAIRMONT— The Fourth of July is less than a week away but people in the Fairmont community can start looking forward to some of the events that will help celebrate the nation’s birthday. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4, the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its second ...

CEYLON — The special Ceylon High School All Class Reunion is today, June 28. Registration and social hour are 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon. A ticketed Catered Dinner will be served from 5:45 to 7 p.m. There will be a short program at 7 p.m. The BeeKays Band will ...

FAIRMONT – A Declaration of Congress, presented by Brad Finstad, recognizing the deadliest attack on the American Navy in the Vietnam War, will be held at the Veterans Picnic at Gomsrud Park this Saturday. The attack occurred on Feb. 27, 1969, on the Naval Support Activities group in Da ...

FAIRMONT – Two new laws go into effect July 1 as a result of the most recent legislative session, targeting watercraft and motorcycles. The watercraft law will require adult operators to have a valid watercraft operator’s permit. An adult operator is considered to be 12 years old or ...