MARTIN COUNTY – As beef and steak prices continue to rise, local cattle farmers and sellers are finding themselves balancing the good with the bad. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report from the week of June 8-14, 10,875 cattle were sold in Minnesota at an ...

FAIRMONT – Martin County area farmers, thanks to programs to cost-share implementation, are adopting cover crops at a fast rate. Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District Outreach Coordinator Jesse Walters said cover crops are planted on a field towards the end of a cash crop’s ...

FAIRMONT – The location for new pickleball courts was selected by the Fairmont Park Board on Tuesday, at what was technically its first meeting of the year, since enough members were present to vote on motions. Three locations were presented to the board, one replacing the skate park, one on ...

FAIRMONT – Athletes across Minnesota and Iowa are gearing up for the Fairmont Triathlon, people of all ages are savoring the chance to have fun in a 5K Bacon Fun Run/Walk and whether it's to compete or just have fun, kids are also ready for Marty’s Youth Triathlon. The Friday evening ...

TRUMAN – Monday’s Truman City Council meeting was dominated by questions and concerns regarding the Truman Swimming Pool. Pool Committee Member Kirsten Bressler asked whether there were any complaints about how she and Faith Clow have handled the pool in the past. When asked for an ...

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 17, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be followed by lunch. Please RSVP at (507) 235-3833. These programs are free to Martin County senior citizens. CREST appreciates a ...