FAIRMONT— In 2025, the Fairmont area saw some large building projects come to fruition, but it also saw some long-planned projects fail. Other big stories in 2025 included new businesses opening, administration challenges and discussion centered on the Fairmont Chain of Lakes. What follows ...

FAIRMONT— “It’s encouraging that it’s not over,” said Blake Potthoff, Executive Director of the Fairmont Opera House (FOH) as, on Tuesday, at the conclusion of 2025, the Board of Directors announced that it would be extending its Capital Campaign beyond the original year-end deadline ...

SHERBURN — Today is New Year's Eve, and I hope you have a safe and happy New Year's Eve, New Year’s Day and a wonderful 2026. The Sherburn Lions will have a New Year's Eve Steak, Shrimp or Pork Chop supper at the from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Sherburn Legion Hall. Get a ribeye for $25, a ...

FAIRMONT – With up to five inches of snow and winds blowing that snow all around, conditions had businesses and services, street crews and meteorologists on notice from Sunday through Monday. Some chose to open later than normal. Cornerstone Clinic and the Martin County Courthouse delayed ...

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council had another special meeting on Monday to consider potential action on the city administrator position, whether it be temporary, interim and/or permanent. The city has been without a full-time city administrator since November 2024 and without an interim ...

WINNEBAGO – As 2025 comes to a close, Bravo Zulu House and the men bettering their lives there are looking toward the future. Servant Leader Tim Murray said that since the grand opening, which took place in May, they have been putting the work in on additions to the sober living home for ...