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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 [...]

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, [...]

(SOUTHERN MINNESOTA) — Heavy rain is expected across the area today and tonight, with two to four inches or more possible. Rain moved into southern Minnesota and northern Iowa early this morning, with some areas already receiving around a quarter to a third of an inch by 6 a.m. Rain [...]

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont City Council has approved a one-season agreement allowing the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association to use the Martin County Arena. The agreement runs through April 15th of 2027 and covers hockey, skating and tournaments. The hockey association will pay operating expenses and utilities, while the city and [...]

SHERBURN — The Civic and Commerce Club in Sherburn is offering residents, families, businesses and organizations the opportunity to sponsor new benches for the city’s parks. The club plans to replace deteriorating wooden benches with steel benches that will be powder-coated and painted blue to match city equipment. The benches [...]

BLUE EARTH — A local fundraising effort is putting more resources in the hands of Faribault County first responders. American Legion Post 89 in Blue Earth presented a check for 20-thousand-500 dollars to the nonprofit Bean and Bear. The money was raised through events organized by the Legion, Graham Redemption and [...]