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A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of [...]

The Fairmont School Board has unanimously approved moving forward with a two-question building referendum and the vote is set for February 9th, 2027. The first question asks voters to approve 9-point-75 million dollars for health, safety and security improvements at the elementary and high schools. Projects include exterior repairs, a [...]

Here are some upcoming community events. Saturday, the Nolte 36 book release and reception will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Fairmont American Legion. The Sherburn Legion will also have its steak fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Lakeside Sips is taking place at the Fox Lake Event Center [...]

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment Authority has approved an increase in funding for improvements at Friendship Village. The Publicly Owned Housing Program grant was originally approved for one-point-nine million dollars. However, an error in the project figures left out some work, including plumbing, sewer lines, patio replacements and sidewalk [...]

(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is working to address ongoing overcrowding and maintenance problems at the city's tree dump. Public Works Director Matthew York says crews maintain the site two to three times a week, but the lack of weekend staffing has contributed to access problems. Having employees on site [...]

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases [...]