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Park board gets new program at final meeting of year

Local News October 22, 2026

FAIRMONT – At the last Fairmont Park Board meeting of the year on Tuesday, a new opportunity for the board was presented. Public Works Director Matthew York handed out a packet to each of the park board members, containing an information sheet and a fill-out sheet for every park and green area in Fairmont. “One of the things we have discussed in the past is a park master plan,” he said. “We started looking at what is going on in some parks, and there were some issues with paying $75,000 for that. One of the suggestions was you guys as volunteers. In the packet is a sheet that ...

Courts

Courts October 22, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Liquor consumption by persons under 21 — Samantha J. Rangel, 18, of Fairmont; fined $185. Benjamin J. Schroeder, 33, of Worthington, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Shandani M. Zamarripa, 36, of Blue Earth, was convicted of theft-take/use/transfer movable prop-no consent; fined $164.98, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 43 days for one year, credit for time served 47 days, unsupervised probation one year, ...

Ward 1 candidates provide their voices

Local News October 22, 2026

FAIRMONT – Three candidates, Myron “Bruce” Eastlund, Tabitha Johnson and Incumbent Jay Maynard will appear on the ballot Nov. 3 for Fairmont’s City Council Ward 1. They were all asked the same four questions and below are their responses. Responses from Ward 3 candidates will be in Friday’s edition of the Sentinel. 1. What is your background, and why are you running for city council? Eastlund: I began working in Fairmont in November of 1975, I had several jobs at the Fairmont Veterinary Clinic where they sold health and nutrition services for Swine, Cattle and Dairy, through ...

MCW hears building updates

Local News October 22, 2026

SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board met on Monday evening. The contractor for the new school building gave an update: cleaning up of the parking lot and practice field and track are underway; the sanitary line is underway; concrete and the bleachers will be done this week; the dry wall is ready for painters; tile storage will be in the larger areas; the fitness and music areas are underway; duct work in the B, C and E areas on the map are looking good; they are planning the light fixtures; are using the permanent transformer now for electricity; the window in the front is ...

Instructor keeps art of twirling alive

Local News October 22, 2026

FAIRMONT — For Fairmont Community Education and Recreation (CER), baton twirling is in full swing, or full twirl, as it’s led by baton twirler and instructor Marilyn Fritzinger. “I think it’s a terrific way to stay in shape, and there’s a real move across the country for women who ...

Police

Police October 22, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Oct. 20 4:58 a.m. to 6:29 p.m. — (5) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 10:52 a.m. to 4:06 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. 6:28 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of West 4th Street. 6:52 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Highway 15. 9:18 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of East 4th Street. MARTIN COUNTY Tuesday, Oct. 20 6:34 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at 230th Street and 200th ...