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(Sherburn) The Martin County West School Board received an update Wednesday on construction of the district's new school, with officials saying the project remains on schedule. Crews have completed the rubber roof, poured the shop floor, and continue work on plumbing, fireproofing and the second level. The building is expected [...]

The Fowler family of Truman has been named Martin County’s 2026 Farm Family of the Year. Ron and Dora Fowler operate a 1,000-acre corn and soybean farm while also raising about 18,000 hogs annually. Fowler began raising pigs in high school and has expanded the business from just 60 hogs [...]

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment Authority received high marks following a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development inspection. North Park earned a perfect score of 100, while Friendship Village scored 98 out of 100, meaning both properties won't require another HUD inspection for three years. Minor issues involving [...]

(Truman) The Truman Fire Department is bringing back a community fireworks show for Truman Days as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. After a successful fireworks display during Truman's 125th anniversary celebration, firefighters are once again raising money to light up the sky. So far, the Fire Department has raised [...]

The Fairmont City Council has begun discussing how to spend more than $12 million in Local Option Sales Tax funds after plans for a community center were abandoned last year. During a Thursday work session, council members reviewed three possible approaches: investing in one major transformational project, funding several medium-sized [...]

(Sherburn, MN) An 18-year-old Sherburn man is facing felony charges after authorities say he brutally assaulted and robbed a juvenile on the east edge of Sherburn. According to a criminal complaint, Samuel Bryan Brewster allegedly attacked the victim along 120th Street on July 7 after pulling over in a tan [...]