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Faribault Co. Board hears EDA report

BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners reviewed the 2025 EDA (Economic Development Authority) Annual Report during their meeting on Tuesday. “We had some changes on our board this year with chairman John Herman resigning and commissioner Bruce Anderson replacing ...

FFA Week approaching

TRUMAN — Truman Lions Club Burger Bash will be held from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Truman Community Building. Come and enjoy a fresh burger, beans, condiments, chips and a beverage. To-go is available. FFA week is from Feb. 21 to Feb. 28. Wear Blue Day to show FFA pride is on ...

Building project proposals go to board

FAIRMONT— Several building projects were considered by the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, including remodeling the county-owned building at 1200 N. State Street in Fairmont for use of county offices. County Coordinator Scott Higgins said that the building committee has ...

County interns to receive bump in pay

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday considered a revised agreement with Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) for the Martin County summer youth internship program. Changes to the agreement include both the amount of interns in the program and the amount they’ll ...

Health and Human Services faces funding cut

FAIRMONT – As part of a $38 million national funding cut by the Centers for Disease Control, the Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) will be dealt a blow, barring any changes due to potential legal battles. The piece that affects FMCHS is a Public Health ...

Ash Wednesday/Lenten services tonight

SHERBURN — Today, Feb. 18, is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season. Several area churches have special services planned. St. Luke's Catholic Church will have services at 8:30 a.m. and their partner churches in Jackson and Lakefield will have services at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. ...