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(Truman) Truman Days gets underway today with community garage sales and a food truck, kicking off three days of hometown fun. Friday's highlights include the Classic Tractor Ride leaving Prairieland Solid Waste at 7:30 a.m., along with more activities throughout the day. Saturday starts with Dad's Belgian Waffle Breakfast from [...]

(Fairmont) The Martin County Relay for Life is moving to a new date and location this year. The annual cancer fundraiser will be held Tuesday, July 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Fairmont, instead of September at the Martin County Fairgrounds. Organizers say the [...]

FAIRMONT — The Martin County Board of Commissioners got its first look at the preliminary 2027 county budget on Tuesday, with an initial levy increase showing at nearly 16 percent. However, commissioners emphasized that number is only a starting point and is expected to be reduced significantly before adoption. Much [...]

LAKEFIELD — Lakefield Police Chief Roger Pohlman has announced he will retire at the end of the year, bringing more than 40 years of military and law enforcement service to a close. His retirement becomes effective December 31. Pohlman's career includes 21 years of military service, time with the Grand [...]

MARTIN COUNTY — The candidate filing period for city and school board elections is underway, with several incumbents and newcomers already entering the race. In Fairmont, City Council members Jay Maynard and Randy Lubenow have filed for reelection, while Aaron Meier has filed for mayor. Current Mayor Lee Baarts has [...]

A Glenville man and his 14-year-old passenger suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning north of Blue Earth. The Minnesota State Patrol says 42-year-old Thaddeus Van Riper was traveling north on Highway 169 near 150th Street just before noon when he left the roadway while trying to avoid [...]