The Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont officially closed on Tuesday after 36 years of caring for patients in the Fairmont area. The decision was not an easy one for Dr. Corey Welchlin to make. He says that changes in the local healthcare scene have impacted his practice as Sanford and Avera have done a better job w...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting a construction open hour from 4-6pm on Thursday at the Wells Community Center. Attendees may stop in at their convenience to learn about the upcoming 2026-27 Highway 22 and Highway 109 project in Wells. There will be no formal presentation. Staff from MnDOT and th...

The United South Central School District is expanding its effort to gather community input as it considers a potential facilities project that could go before voters as early as next November. Superintendent Taylor Topinka says the district has already held a series of community meetings that have drawn strong attendan...

Crew with Blue Earth Public Works have begun making repairs to boulevard damage caused by city snowplows over the winter. Officials say in areas where sod remains intact, crews will relay it and add dirt and seed as needed. In spots where sod is missing, workers will fill in with dirt before reseeding. The work is exp...

The United South Central School Board is beginning its annual budget planning process, with early projections showing a potential shortfall for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Taylor Topinka says the district is currently projecting a deficit of about $200,000 for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in July....

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