by myaradel | Feb 24, 2022 | In the News
Area Artist Move Project Forward BELOW: A sneak peek of a hog statue for a local business that is being painted by an area artist. The plan is to have all statues completed by the spring. Brooke Wohlrabe | Feb 24, 2022 | Fairmont Sentinel FAIRMONT–Several months ago,...
by myaradel | Aug 16, 2018 | In the News
Fair Ready to Tour Bacon Bacon lovers will squeal with delight Saturday as the first Bacon Capital Day takes place at the Martin County Fair. Judy Bryan | August 16, 2018 | Fairmont Sentinel Vendors will serve special bacon-infused items. There will be kids games,...
by myaradel | Feb 13, 2018 | In the News
Does This Minnesota County Have What It Takes to Be Bacon Capital, USA? Maybe an ice-skating pig will help By Mike Pomranz | Updated February 13, 2018 If you google the phrase “bacon capital,” one place will be at the top of the list: Martin County, Minnesota. That’s...
by myaradel | Dec 20, 2017 | In the News
County seeks “Bacon Capital USA” bragging rights 12.20.2017 | By Staff | Meat+Poultry The pig may be big in Martin County, Minnesota, but some civic leaders believe bacon will officially put the pork production powerhouse on the map. Members of the Bacon Capital...
by myaradel | Dec 18, 2017 | In the News
“Bacon Capital” Efforts Begin Judy Bryan | Dec 18, 2017 FAIRMONT — Circuses might tout bicycle-riding bears, but Martin County can lay claim to an ice-skating pig. The yet-unnamed pink pork mascot promoting Martin County as “Bacon Capital USA” will skate...
by myaradel | Aug 17, 2017 | In the News
Martin County claims ‘Bacon Capital of the USA’ title Bursting with pork pride, farm and business leaders across the county seek to promote the area’s No. 1 ag product. Paula Mohr | Aug 17, 2017 Home to 40 million pounds of bacon per year. Yep, that’s...
