Martin County Commissioners approve construction grants and contracts to start repairs shortly on the Fox Lake Township bridge. “Worst Timber...

By Matilda Charles     Tejasvi Manoj, a 17-year-old from Texas, was named in 2025 as TIME magazine Kid of the Year. Her claim to fame? Teaching seniors how to avoid cyber...

The Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization of Martin County will meet Thursday May 21st at the CREST building, 820 Winnebago Ave. in Fairmont at 11:30 a.m.  Following the...

Court administration is often one of the least visible—but most essential—functions within the justice system. While judges make rulings and...

Inside a county jail, the work is constant, structured, and often misunderstood. For Tanya Rathman, who has served 27 years in law enforcement and...

By S.R.Wheeler   History was made in Prior Lake at the Mystic Lake Center on April 11th, as Cora Fuller, Minnesota’s first female pilot, was...

For Deputy Luis Figueroa and his partner Bruno, K-9 work is more than a job — it’s a mission. Figueroa has served with the Martin County Sheriff’s...

 At its April 6 meeting, the Sherburn City Council addressed several items related to development, community services, and city operations.   Dave...

 A new chapter may be unfolding for the former Seasons Health Care facility at 303 Broadway Avenue South in Trimont.   The property, long a focal...

   Negotiations continue regarding the Welcome ball field property. The school board has offered to purchase the property for $1. The City has...

Martin County; This is the next edition in the Star’s series recognizing the role tha safety officers play in our communities.   The Minnesota...

SHERBURN:  By Liz Smith  The Sherburn City Council met recently with three members present: Councilman Rick Behne, Councilman Ron Beckius and temporary Mayor Brad Ringnell....

 As part of an ongoing series on Law Enforcement and Safety in Martin County, this week’s focus is on School Resource Officers (SROs) and the role they play inside local...

FAIRMONT;  By Liz Smith This reporter recently had a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of the region’s most specialized law...

TRIMONT;  By Liz Smith    What began as a meeting focused on cooperation and routine city business ended in visible frustration Monday night, as...