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Experts discuss watershed funding, Fairmont lakes

Local News October 31, 2026

FAIRMONT – At the Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s annual meeting on Thursday, experts discussed funding for watershed districts, what has worked and what can happen in the future. Opening the discussion was Shell Rock River Watershed District Administrator Andy Henschel. The watershed includes Albert Lea’s chain of lakes and Henschel said it has been a success since being founded in 2003. “We're able to not only work on actual in-lake projects, but we work with farmers on projects outside of the city,” he said. “We're also able to work with the city on projects. It's a very ...

Book highlights and explores Fairmont Nolte 36

Local News October 31, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Nolte 36, named for the fact that every single Nolte family member who served in WWII came home alive, has been explored and researched thoroughly by Nolte family member Paul Wessel for his new book, “They All Came Home: The Nolte 36.” The family, which now has extended ...

Courts

Courts October 31, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Peter T. Adams, 26, of Rapid City, S.D.; fined $125. Fail to yield right-of-way to driver on right at a controlled intersection — Peter J. Busse, 40, of Mankato; fined $135. Santiago Perez Pancan, 63, of Fairmont was convicted on a felony charge of 2nd degree-criminal sex conduct-contact under 14, actor older than 36; commit to Commissioner of Corrections 60 months, concurrent with two other cases, predatory offender registration required, supply DNA sample. Also convicted on a felony charge of 2nd degree-criminal sex conduct-victim ...

Local News October 31, 2026

SHERBURN— The Sherburn Civic and Commerce Club sponsored their Political Forum for this election year on Tuesday at the Sherburn Theatre. There were approximately 50 people in attendance to hear candidates for local and county offices. The candidates present were: Brandon Clarke, Bethany Miller and Tom Studer who are some of the candidates for the Martin County West (MCW) School Board; Richard Koons and Julie Laue who are candidates for the fourth district for Martin County Commissioners; Matt Owens who is a candidate for Martin County Sheriff; Sarah Kramer and Michael Krutzman who ...

Police

Police October 31, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, Oct.. 29 7:24 a.m. — Police received a report of fraud in the 200 block of Lake Ave. 8:51 a.m. — Police assisted an ambulance in the 1200 block of N. State Street. 9:00 a.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 400 block of Lake Park blvd. 2:13 p.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 200 block of Victoria St. 4:21 p.m. — Police received a report of shoplifting in the 1200 block of Gorman Rd. An adult arrest was made. 5:26 p.m. — Police received a report of a disturbance in the 1100 block of N. State Street. 5:32 p.m. — ...

Halloween events planned today

Local News October 31, 2026

CEYLON— Today is the last day of October and it’s Halloween. Some Halloween parties are scheduled for children at the city hall in Dunnell from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and at the City Park in Sherburn from 3 to 5 p.m. An adult Karaoke Party is scheduled at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon ...