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County looks at bond possibilities

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from George Eilertson with Northland Securities who gave an update on the preliminary bond sale calendar. He said that while he and the board previously discussed using lease revenue bonds, which flow through the economic ...

B.E. Council hears of go-kart track success

BLUE EARTH— Bret Osborn from the Golden Spike Speedway shared the race schedule for the 2025 season and news of an unexpected endorsement at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. Osborn shared a TikTok video from the account @karting.collective with the council and the public ...

Council hears update on Tiny Home project

SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council met on Monday evening. Matt Bury and family reported on the progress of the proposed Tiny Home project from Modern and Neighborly Company at 301 South Prairie. The Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Mayor and councilman met and discussed earlier questions. The ...

Trinity Lutheran to serve meal next week

TRUMAN — Spring has sprung today. Truman will be having a community garden this summer. The raised plots are located behind the school. If you want to raise vegetables and would like to reserve one or more spaces, please contact Pat Jones at (507) 236-4433. The produce you raise will be for ...

Students tour county departments

FAIRMONT— About 40 students across Martin County took part in Student Government Day on Tuesday. The long-standing program is sponsored by the American Legion Post #36 and American Legion Auxiliary and organized with help from the Martin County Veterans Service Office. While it’s unclear ...

Board debates land purchase details

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a heated discussion on Tuesday regarding issues with the land purchase agreement for the proposed Martin County Justice Center. While not originally on the agenda, Commissioner Joe Loughmiller said he wanted to discuss the matter ...