Public Hearings to Be Held on 765-KV Line Being Proposed in Southern MN
(Southern Minnesota) — Three utility companies are proposing a major new electric transmission project that would cross southern Minnesota.Great River Energy, Xcel Energy and ITC Midwest have filed an application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for the PowerOn Midwest project. It includes a 765-kilovolt transmission line connecting substations in [...]
Fairmont Park Board Members Asked to Voluntarily Inspect City Parks
(Fairmont) Fairmont Park Board members are being asked to voluntarily inspect city parks and green spaces to help identify maintenance needs and plan future improvements. Public Works Director Matthew York says members will receive individual checklists to document park conditions, problems and ideas. The information will be compiled to help [...]
MCW School Board Gets Construction Update on New School
(Sherburn) The Martin County West School Board received an update Monday on construction of the district’s new school building. Work continues on the parking lot, track, football field, locker rooms and interior finishes, with landscaping planned for spring. The board also approved a construction payment of more than two-point-two million [...]
Sherburn City Council Seeks More Info on Repairs to Community Building
(Sherburn) — The Sherburn City Council is seeking more information before deciding on repairs to the Community Building, including a lift repair estimated at nearly 1,200 dollars. Council members also discussed other concerns with the building, including deteriorating areas and closed bathrooms. The council voted to contact the city attorney [...]
Fairmont’s Curbside Leaf Pickup Program Continues
(Fairmont) The City of Fairmont’s curbside leaf pickup program is underway for its 20th year. Public Works crews will collect leaves in three sections of the city, starting October 26th through the 30th, followed by November 2nd through the 8th, and November 9th through the 13th. Residents should rake leaves [...]
Path One Companies Expresses Interest in Building Data Center in Estherville
(Estherville) The Estherville City Council is considering a proposed data center that could be built on 8 to 12 acres in an industrial park on the city’s south side. Representatives from Path One Companies say the facility could be up to 25 megawatts in size. City officials also recommend a [...]
