FAIRMONT— An old building at 105 W. 1st Street in Fairmont is getting new life thanks to a generous benefactor who is helping to preserve, restore and transform it into the Michael and Elizabeth Garry Building. It will then be presented to local arts non-profit, Imagine Martin, which will use ...

CEYLON – Those looking to fish this winter and beyond have a new option for bait and tackle. Bret Bonin has opened up Tuttle Lake Bait in Ceylon at 1446 30th Street. Bonin grew up fishing in Fairmont. “I grew up on Amber Lake, so I grew up fishing every single day,” he said. “Pretty ...

WELCOME — During the Welcome City Council meeting on Tuesday, the Police Commission meeting was discussed. At that meeting, Sergeant Gina Jorgensen was presented with a crystal statue to commemorate her resignation from the law enforcement jobs she did for 37 years in Martin County. Chief ...

CEYLON — Today is a busy day in Ceylon. There will be a Santa Day from 1 to 3 p.m. across from the Post Office and next to the museum. Children will see Santa arrive on a fire truck and receive a treat bag. Bring your camera, and take a photo with Santa. Have a cookie and have fun. The ...

FAIRMONT – The first interview for the upcoming documentary, The 36, with Martin County Historical Society Executive Director, Lenny Tvedten, was completed on Wednesday. The film will center on the Nolte family. Carl and Louise Nolte moved to Martin County in 1885. “When they moved to ...

FAIRMONT — Two days remain until the My Town Fairmont episode airs to the public on the “My Town” YouTube channel. Noting success from the premiere on Saturday, Dec. 13, Visit Fairmont Executive Director Brittany Hartman and Fairmont Economic Development Authority Coordinator Ned ...