Voters in the Fosston School District have decided on the makeup of their next school board, re-electing two familiar faces and welcoming one newcomer to the table. Incumbents Crystal Munter and Jacob Vossler successfully retained their seats, securing 27.63% and 27.23% of the vote, respectively. Joining them as the sole newly elected member is Robert… Read more

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from Building Maintenance Supervisor, Luke Cyphers, regarding the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) building renovations project. He said Tim Auringer of Oleson and Hobbie Architects was at a recent building committee meeting to summarize where they’re at thus far. “It sounds like the drawings will be […]

BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, received their yearly update on the work SMIF (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation) has been doing in the area. Benya Kraus, the president and CEO of SMIF, began her presentation by introducing herself to the board. “I believe this is my first time […]

MARTIN COUNTY – After multiple meetings to inform the public about the PowerOn Midwest 765kW line plan, it’s now the public’s turn to share its thoughts on the project and its necessity. The project seeks to build a 765kV line that would cross into Minnesota from the Brookings Substation, go to the Lakefield Junction Substation […]

TRUMAN — Attend a free 4-H craft program for grades 5 and up at The Hive in Fairmont. To learn more about local 4-H programs or get involved, contact the Martin County Extension Office at (507) 235-3341 or visit extension.umn.edu/about/our-work/local/martin-county. Nov. 7-Crafting a story: papermaking, poetry, and linocut stamping fun. Dec. 12-Learn to sew. Sew […]

MARTIN COUNTY — The votes are in and electeds will be heading to their respective seats across Martin County. Mayoral races had one opening, city council races two and school board races three. Judith Perkins will retain her seat as Mayor of Ceylon, taking down former mayor John Gibeau by a 67 to 32 percent […]

MARTIN COUNTY— Both state seats that cover a majority of Martin County will be held by Republicans. Incumbent District 22A State Representative Bjorn Olson will stay in the house after receiving 67 percent of the votes, versus 33 percent for Sonja Denn. In 2024, Olson won with 69 percent of the votes to the 31 […]

Jerome Niss is the apparent winner of Fairmont's mayoral election, receiving 1,986 votes, or nearly 50 percent of the vote, in Tuesday's general elect...

FAIRMONT— Jerome Niss will be the next mayor of Fairmont. With six in the running, Niss came away with 50 percent of the votes, securing the win. Todd Smith garnered 17 percent, while Nathanael Landsteiner received 14 percent, Logan Kelly 11 percent, Krystaline Krumrey 4 percent and Peter Body 3 percent. Tabitha Johnson will join […]

FAIRMONT— Jaime Bleess will continue to serve as the District 2 Martin County Commissioner after receiving 61 percent of the votes over challenger Dan Geronsin, who received 39 percent. Richard Koons will also continue to serve as District 4 Martin County County Commissioner. With 62 percent of the votes, he won over challenger Julie Laue, […]