Blue Earth Passes Referendum for New Elementary School
BLUE EARTH — Voters in the Blue Earth Area School District have approved a $63.3 million bond referendum to replace the district's aging elementary school. The referendum passed Tuesday with more than 55 percent voter approval. The project will replace the district's 98-year-old kindergarten through seventh-grade building with a new [...]
Discussions Begin on Fairmont’s 2027 Budget
FAIRMONT — The Fairmont City Council has started discussions on its 2027 budget, holding a two-hour workshop Wednesday. The council reviewed a draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan, including proposed spending on a parks master plan, citywide facilities assessment and operational and staffing assessment. Some council members questioned whether those projects [...]
Housing a Top Priority for Fairmont EDA
FAIRMONT — Housing continues to be a top priority for the Fairmont Economic Development Authority. A recent housing study shows Fairmont could face a shortage of more than 400 housing units over the next five years. Officials say the city's population of residents age 75 and older is projected to [...]
Minnesota Primary Election Results
Blue Earth Area School Referendum Question 1 Yes - 1,450 55.4% No - 1,160 45.5% Question 2 Yes - 1,363 52.8% No - 1,221 47.2% U.S. Senator results for Martin County ONLY 4105 precincts in contest. 37 of 37 precincts reported in County. Republican Candidate Totals Percent Adam Schwarze [...]
Deadline to Apply for Federated REA Operation Round Up Funds Just a Month Away
(Jackson) Federated Rural Electric is reminding local organizations that the next deadline to apply for Operation Round Up funds is September 18. Operation Round Up allows Federated members to round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra change going into a community trust fund. About [...]
Fairmont Schools Transportation Provider Has Changed but Service Said to Remain the Same
FAIRMONT — A longtime Fairmont school transportation provider is changing ownership. Reliant Transportation Group, formerly known as Minnesota Coaches, has acquired Minnesota Motor Bus, which has served Fairmont schools for more than 45 years.Reliant also acquired Southwest Coaches, a family-owned company that has provided transportation to the Marshall School District [...]
