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SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council heard an update Tuesday on a proposed Rails-to-Trails project connecting communities in Martin and Jackson counties. The project could include about 67 miles of former railroad corridor, including a proposed 12-mile section from Jackson to Sherburn. Organizers say potential trail uses could include walking, [...]

(Fairmont) A Fairmont man is facing four charges after allegedly fleeing from a police officer during a traffic stop and crashing into another vehicle. According to the criminal complaint, 30-year-old Jared Taejon Fish was stopped on Highway 15 after a caller reported a gray Dodge Charger driving aggressively and nearly [...]

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Area School Board received an update Tuesday on several summer building and maintenance projects. The tennis court mill and overlay project is nearly complete, with just two punch-list items remaining. Work was also completed on portions of the Fairmont Elementary roof, while the maintenance shop roof is [...]

FAIRMONT — A 44-year-old Truman woman is facing felony drug possession and DWI charges following a traffic stop in Fairmont. According to the criminal complaint, Erica Allyson Boerner was stopped early September 1st near First and Dewey Streets after an officer noticed her truck had no license plate lights. Boerner’s [...]

(FAIRMONT) — A longtime Fairmont couple has left a record donation to the Martin County Library System. Robert and Hazel Clark have donated $248,000 to the library, the largest single donation in the system’s history. The Clarks lived in Fairmont from 1958 until their deaths and were longtime library patrons [...]

(undated) A proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment on this year’s ballot could provide additional funding for local schools without raising taxes. The amendment would increase the amount of earnings distributed from the Minnesota Permanent School Fund from two-point-five percent to four-point-five percent. For example, if this amendment is approved, Martin County [...]