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Veterans Day program at school on Monday

SHERBURN — There is a Lunch-n-Learn program at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 6. followed by lunch at the Senior Citizens Center by the City Hall in Sherburn. The speaker will be Tari Stradtman, who will share pictures of her recent trip to Kentucky, including Churchill Downs, the Creation Museum, and ...

EDA talks priorities for next year

FAIRMONT – Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) looked through next year’s priorities during its meeting Monday. Currently, broadband, housing and business retention and expansion are listed as the highest priorities. EDA Chairman Wes Anderson said he lost two weeks of ...

Faribault County investigating homicide

WELLS— The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in rural Wells. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is assisting the county with the investigation. According to information released in a press release, at approximately 11:46 p.m. on Nov. 1, the ...

Truman talks through grant work

TRUMAN— The Truman City Council on Monday heard from Troy Nemmers of Bolton and Menk who went over a review of some work the engineering firm did for the city regarding a DNR grant application. The council had expressed a desire to delve into the matter at its last meeting on Oct. 21. On ...

Planning for new MCW school building ongoing

SHERBURN— It’s been several months since Martin County West School District’s second school facility bond referendum for $64.7 million passed by 65 votes. Since then, much work has been done in preparing for the new school building in Sherburn which will house all students grades pre K ...

The ball is rolling for Fairmont-area bowling team

FAIRMONT—As they near the end of their second season, the Fairmont-area youth bowling team is looking to keep the momentum going. The program is not associated with the schools but is open to student bowlers from all local school districts. The 11 members currently represent Fairmont, ...