FAIRMONT — ‘Be an angel’ this holiday season, a message the Salvation Army in Fairmont is spreading to the community. The organization aims to spread holiday joy to families in need by reintroducing the Angel Tree program and Bell Ringers. “I think it's really good. I always take my ...

FAIRMONT – Citizens who get water from underground sources on their land, such as wells, will be able to have their water tested for nitrates, chlorides and arsenics for free. The testing will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Knights of Columbus, provided by the ...

WELCOME — A Santa Workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Sinn Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. Crafts and games, treats, letters to Santa, photos with Santa, a Christmas movie and more are planned for lots of fun. An American Red Cross blood drive will be on Dec. ...

TRUMAN — The Truman Public School will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 for professional day. The last free park day of the year is Friday. On Nov.28, enjoy free entrance to all of Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas. No vehicle permit is needed. The ...

FAIRMONT— After more than 27 years with the Fairmont Police Department, nine of them as Chief, Michael Hunter is retiring at the end of this month. Hunter was born in St. Paul and grew up in a nearby suburb. It was through interactions growing up that Hunter decided he wanted to go into law ...

FAIRMONT— On Tuesday members of the Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) toured the new Building Blocks Learning Center and Child Care space at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. Earlier this year the board had approved a $100,000 forgivable loan to finish the ...