Trimont Man Charged with Fifth Degree Drug Possession
(Blue Earth County) A Trimont man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in Blue Earth County. According to a criminal complaint, 38-year-old Bradley Michael Oudekerk was stopped September 11th after a deputy clocked him driving 84 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone. Oudekerk allegedly told the deputy [...]
Martin County Library Launches Community Reads Program
FAIRMONT — The Martin County Library has launched its first Community Reads program, focusing on helping kids and families navigate technology and screen time. This year’s selection is The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World, aimed at children ages nine to 12. The library [...]
Welcome City Council Delays Decision on Final Assessments for Street and Utility Improvement Project
WELCOME — The Welcome City Council is delaying a decision on final assessments for the city’s 2025 street and utility improvement project. About 20 residents attended Tuesday’s public hearing, where they asked questions about how the assessments were calculated, the quality of the work and options for appeals or deferments. [...]
Floods Damage to Nearly 80% of Homes in New Richland
(New Richland, MN) -- New Richland, Minnesota, is cleaning up after a severe flash flood damaged most of the city. Officials estimate about 80 percent of homes were damaged after roughly nine inches of rain fell on Friday and Saturday. Nearly 40 residents were evacuated from the New Richland Care [...]
Mini Series Called Perfect Sundays to Be Shown for Free at Sherburn Movie Theatre
SHERBURN — A free showing of the agricultural-themed miniseries Perfect Sundays is coming to the Sherburn Theatre later this month. The Martin County West FFA and a local family are sponsoring the event, which will be held at 7 p.m. September 26 and 4 p.m. September 27. The first episode [...]
Preliminary Findings from Lake Study in Fairmont Presented to Lakes Management Committee
FAIRMONT — Preliminary research on the Fairmont Chain of Lakes is showing high levels of phosphorus and growing concerns about water quality. Dr. Ryan Wersal of Minnesota State University-Mankato presented the early findings Tuesday to the Lakes Management Committee. Researchers have been visiting the lakes weekly since May, collecting water, [...]
