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Local farmer pens children’s book

FAIRMONT— Local farmer and agriculture advocate, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom, can add another accomplishment to her list as she is now a published children’s author. Her book, Ruby the Runaway, done through LDR publishing, was officially released this week. The timing for the release of the ...

Martin County Girl Scouts working with the times

FAIRMONT – With 67 members in grades K-12, Martin County Girl Scouts is continuing to act on its mission statement of building girls of courage, confidence and character. The scouts are separated into 12 troops, based on grade level. Martin County Girl Scouts Community Recruiter and ...

Township elections on March 10

CEYLON — Sunday is the first day of March. Maybe I could look for signs of spring now. The Friendship Club from St. John's Lutheran Church will meet for snacks and a movie, "A Man Called Otto," at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at the church. Area residents are welcome to join the fellowship. ...

Local farmer finds success in branching out

TRUMAN – Over the past year, Martin County beef farmer Shawn Shoen has worked on a perhaps outside-the-box pursuit that has found success. It started in May of 2025, through a beef delivery Shoen made as the owner of Shoen Holdfast Farm. “A friend of mine had ordered a half of beef,” ...

Chamber event to highlight business community

FAIRMONT— In one week the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet where the 2025 business of the year in four different categories will be announced. Chamber President, Kandi Menne, said that as a non-profit, the chamber must hold an annual meeting to go over ...

Welcome City Council meets March 3

WELCOME — Lenten Midweek services continue with the Circle of Faith Parishes meeting at Waverly Lutheran Church north of Welcome for a meal at 6 p.m. and the service at 7 p.m. St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn will host their partner church from Wilbert at a 6 p.m. service followed by a ...