TRUMAN – After concerns regarding tariffs brought thoughts of potential closure to a Truman restaurant owner back in April 2025, the China House Cafe is still rolling with the punches and providing food to area customers. According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, U.S. ...

FAIRMONT— During the first Martin County Commissioner meeting of the year on Tuesday, the board had to appoint its members and to sit on a variety of boards and committees. In making appointments, the board saw several split votes. Commissioner Kevin Kristenson, who at the meeting was ...

SHERBURN — During the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday, Engineer Travis Winter presented the Bolton & Menk contract and answered questions, stating that it was a general contract given to other cities. The council approved the contract of $96 per hour for the first 12 hours and ...

SHERBURN — The CREST Lunch and Learn will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Jan. 7 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. This program is about home health care and will be presented by Ashley and Kory Brown of Midwest Valley Home Care. There will be a home cooked lunch ...

FAIRMONT – The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) had good news to share as it looked back on 2025 during its meeting on Monday. The report, created by CEDA Specialists Amber Patten and Celia Viesselman, reported a 3 percent increase in total jobs from 2019 to 2024, six new ...

FAIRMONT – The New Year was sweet indeed for the Fairmont Police Department, as there were zero drunk drivers encountered during the celebratory evening and early morning. Fairmont PD Sergeant Jaime Bleess said officers were out patrolling that night to ensure everyone was safely getting ...