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CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council has approved several items, including hiring a temporary city employee while the city transitions between workers. The council approved a three-thousand-25-dollar bid from P-T-S Contractor to remove dead trees and stumps and also approved transferring funds to pay for city shop roof repairs. The [...]

(St. Paul, MN)  --  The Department of Natural Resources says Minnesota's drought could dull this year's fall colors.  Severe drought can mute some colors and cause trees to lose leaves early.  More than half of Minnesota was in at least severe drought in early September.  Fall colors typically peak from [...]

TRUMAN — The Truman City Council discussed economic development, public works and the 2027 budget and tax levy Tuesday. The council is expected to set its preliminary 2027 budget and levy at its September 21 meeting. In other business, the council approved increasing the employee travel and training per diem [...]

SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council heard an update Tuesday on a proposed Rails-to-Trails project connecting communities in Martin and Jackson counties. The project could include about 67 miles of former railroad corridor, including a proposed 12-mile section from Jackson to Sherburn. Organizers say potential trail uses could include walking, [...]

(Fairmont) A Fairmont man is facing four charges after allegedly fleeing from a police officer during a traffic stop and crashing into another vehicle. According to the criminal complaint, 30-year-old Jared Taejon Fish was stopped on Highway 15 after a caller reported a gray Dodge Charger driving aggressively and nearly [...]

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Area School Board received an update Tuesday on several summer building and maintenance projects. The tennis court mill and overlay project is nearly complete, with just two punch-list items remaining. Work was also completed on portions of the Fairmont Elementary roof, while the maintenance shop roof is [...]