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Local turnout reaches new high
February 8, 2012 FAIRMONT — It was a record turnout and a landslide win in the straw poll vote for local favorite Rick Santorum. more »»
Out-of-county bus in the works
February 8, 2012 FAIRMONT — Martin County has received a $35,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to create a bus route to Jackson and Blue Earth for commuters. more »» 
Legion leader: We serve vets
February 8, 2012 BLUE EARTH — The most important thing the American Legion can do is serve veterans, says Fang Wong, the group’s national commander. more »» 
Parking tickets creating a stir
February 8, 2012 FAIRMONT — The signs for two-hour parking in downtown Fairmont are not new, but enforcement is. The city gave short notice of its decision to enforce the parking regulations starting this wee. more »»
Farmers could face dry spring
February 8, 2012 FAIRMONT — The lack of snow this winter has made for good conversation, a rest for homeowners weary from shoveling the last several years, and easy travel. more »»
Blue Earth residents say no to sidewalks
February 7, 2012 BLUE EARTH — Blue Earth City Council asked a simple question and got a simple answer. About 40 people attended a public hearing Tuesday on planned construction for Gorman and Twelfth street. more »»
Truman eyes flood relief plan
February 7, 2012 TRUMAN — Truman is moving into phase three of its storm water drainage improvements, a plan that will replace small pipes to reduce regular citywide floodin. more »»
Mardi Gras fund-raiser coming soon
February 7, 2012 FAIRMONT — Mardi Gras is renowned for being a good time, and that’s what Presentation College is aiming for with its Feb. 18 fundraiser. more »» 
Bootleggers serving up food and fun
February 6, 2012 DOLLIVER, Iowa — “Now you pick it up; look at it,” said Andrew Dieterich, as he instructed a customer on how to peel a steamed shrimp. “Then you pull it apart, grab the legs and pinch the tail. more »» 
Sports or sewing? No contest for quilters
February 6, 2012 BLUE EARTH — There was food to rival any tailgate party, but the gathering at Michele’s Sewing in Blue Earth on Sunday wasn’t in honor of the Super Bowl. more »»
Name of woman killed is released
February 4, 2012 TRUMAN — Names of the three Truman residents involved in a fatal car crash Thursday afternoon have been released by the Minnesota State Patrol. Virginia L. more »» 
Welcome works to restore truck
February 4, 2012 WELCOME — The Welcome Fire Department has held onto its 1929 fire truck. Not only is it an antique, it’s a piece of Welcome history as the first fire truck the department owned. more »» 
‘Dr. King’s Dream’ set for Opera House stage
February 4, 2012 FAIRMONT — Mixed Blood Theater’s one-man performance of “Dr. King’s Dream” will be on stage Thursday at Fairmont Opera House and open to the public at no charge. Veteran Twin Cities actor Warren C. more »» 
Truman is scene of fatal crash
February 3, 2012 TRUMAN — Three Truman residents involved in a fatal car crash were sent to Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont by ambulance on Thursday evening. The crash occurred within Truman shortly after 5 p.m. more »»
Truman crash victims identified
February 3, 2012 FAIRMONT — Names of the three Truman residents involved in a fatal car crash Thursday afternoon have been released by the Minnesota State Patrol. Virginia L. more »» 
Talledge lends story for 2012 Daffodil Days
February 3, 2012 FAIRMONT — Lola Talledge of Fairmont has fought cancer on and off since 1986, when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Talledge has been the spokeswoman for Relay for Like. more »» 
Students share breakfast, thoughts
February 3, 2012 FAIRMONT — Every Thursday morning, the smell of pancakes wafts through the industrial wing of Fairmont Area High Schoo. more »»
Hauler takes on behemoth
February 2, 2012 FAIRMONT — A semi load of garbage bins are stacked high inside Hometown Sanitation’s Fairmont site. more »» 
Warmth hindering ice safety
February 2, 2012 FAIRMONT — Mother Nature’s game of “hot and cold” this winter continues to torment ice-fishing enthusiasts, and makes it more risky for those who choose to venture out on the lakes. more »»
Summer festival canceled
February 1, 2012 FAIRMONT — They warned this would happen. “There is no way just the two of us could do this,” Bev Korolewski said at a meeting following last summer’s Interlaken Heritage Days’ Summer Fun Festival. more »»
Sherburn Theater facing costs
February 1, 2012 SHERBURN — Just five years ago, Sherburn was faced with the task of reopening and modernizing its community movie theater. At the time, the projector was obsolete and needed replacing. more »» |
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