Drought strikes as Minnesota suffers abnormally dry conditions
Residents of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, Martin, and Faribault counties should take heed, as the U.S. Drought Monitor has issued a moderate drought warning in these areas. Conditions have deteriorated from last week, when the monitor reported abnormal dryness in the region. The entire state of Minnesota now exhibits [...]
Federated Rural Electric’s 88th Annual Meeting
Federated Rural Electric's 88th Annual Meeting (Jackson, MN) — After three years of a drive-in annual meeting, this year, Federated Rural Electric will host an in-person meeting and meal. The meeting is conducted in the air-conditioned Martin County West High School gym in Sherburn. Park at the high school, [...]
FAIRMONT BUSINESS FINED BY MPCA
According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, Green Plains Fairmont LLC violated its water quality permit by releasing wastewater and byproduct to the environment on numerous occasions between 2014 and 2022. The company also failed to adequately respond to the releases as required. MPCA staff inspections determined [...]
FOUR PEOPLE SHOT NEAR TRUMAN
Four young adults have been injured after shots rang out during a large gathering at a home in rural Truman. The Martin County Sheriff's Office says it was called to a home at 2026 210th Street at 11:43 p.m. Monday after receiving multiple calls reporting shots fired. Four people were [...]
FAIRMONT ASKING FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City of Fairmont is beginning the process of recruiting and selecting a City Administrator. The City of Fairmont has contracted with GovHR USA to facilitate this process. The Mayor and City Council believe it is important to receive feedback from the community on the characteristics and traits the [...]
NEW DATE FOR FIREWORKS IN FAIRMONT THIS YEAR
The Fairmont Fire Department has announced the annual fireworks display over Lake Sisseton in Fairmont will be held this year on the night of Saturday, July 1st. The Fairmont Fireworks display is one of the largest in south central Minnesota and is shot from the west side of Lake Sisseton, [...]
