by S.R. Wheeler“What a Wonderful Harvest”By S.R.WheelerA fantastic turn out for Heritage Acres’ Harvest Festival this last Sunday, October 18th....

At the end of 2025, I (Crash Owens) picked up a part time job to help pay for the expenses of my wife and my wedding at the end of February 2026....

JACKSON — Jackson County officially unveiled its new jail, law enforcement center and government center Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, marking a major investment in public...

Newsmakers Podcast Reaches Around the World   Here’s a little news that brought a smile to our faces at the Martin County Star! I opened my inbox...

SHERBURN   by Liz Smith    Following discussion of Temperance Lake Ridge operations and finances, council members considered proposals from management companies interested...

The Minnesota State Fair was a memorable one for the Martin County West 4-H family, with local exhibitors bringing home a collection of impressive...

MCW Football to Honor Military on October 9th   A partnership between the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association and the Minnesota...

Voters looking to learn more about Welcome City Council candidate Lynda Stauter will have the opportunity to hear directly from her in a new...

by Liz Smith; The Sherburn City Council received updates on two significant community concerns during its recent meeting: a growing childcare shortage and ongoing...

An Open Letter to All Candidates in Martin County     As we kick off another election season, I want to extend an open invitation to every candidate seeking public office...

by Liz Goddard    Minnesota State Representative Bjorn Olson believes one of the most significant issues facing Martin County residents today is...

A wind turbine fire reported on June 23rd, west of Trimont, just across the Martin County-Jackson County line, has drawn attention to both the...

   In late 2025, Sue Nelson passed away. Sue had a deep love for quilting and spent countless hours creating beautiful quilts for family and...

The Sherburn/Welcome Police Department stands as an example of how two small communities can work together to provide professional law enforcement...

 Happy Interlaken Heritage Days!We had one heck of a weekend, folks. Certainly not the least of it was the Borderline CruisersCar Show in Downtown...