FAIRMONT – The opening of Fairmont’s parks has been moved up by a week, as the park department is finishing up projects and getting everything rolling. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is almost completely removed from Fairmont’s parks. Right now, there are only around 10 trees left, though there ...

FAIRMONT – A new business in town is looking to refresh homes in the Fairmont area. Porter Home Refresh is co-owned by Charles and Amanda Porter. Charles had spent the last six years working in construction and picked up several of the skills he’d need to form Porter Home Refresh. He said ...

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Courthouse dome murals are officially going to be worked on in an attempt to fully repair and restore them after the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a bid of $207,858 for the work. Building Maintenance Supervisor Luke Cyphers said there ...

FAIRMONT – After a red flag warning for Martin County on Monday and another going into effect from noon until 8 p.m. today, officials are watching as the conditions for fire continue to come together. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildfire Prevention Specialist Karen Harrison said ...

BLUE EARTH— A series of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for the United Hospital District (UHD) to expand their parking lot were approved at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. Mayor Rick Scholtes presented the council with the CUPs from UHD, showing the map of the parcels which ...

SHERBURN— At the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday, Midwest IT President Allen Aukes introduced the company and explained the proposed Firewall technology assurance they provide. He proposed a month-to-month contract if the city wasn’t seeking a long-term contract. He proposed $676 ...