MARTIN COUNTY – With harvest season fast approaching, statewide reports and farmers on the ground suggest corn and soybeans are set for a good year. According to the USDA report for the week ending Aug. 16, 67 percent of Minnesota’s soybeans and 66 percent of its corn are in good or ...
ORMSBY – With a necessary replacement of equipment upcoming, the Ormsby Fire Department needed to secure over $26,000. Thanks to securing a nationwide grant and help from local businesses and individuals, they have gotten the help they need. The largest piece came from the State Farm Good ...
FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after suspension — Herman Aguilar-Sanchez, 35, of Blue Earth; fined $285. Nadily I. Lopez, 30, of Edinburg, Texas, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Speeding — Tana J. Couture, 54, of St. Ignatius, Mont; fined $125; Simon J. H. Barrow, 49, of Bloomington; Robert P. Katz, 72, of Omaha, Nebr.; fined $135. Leaking/unsecure load — Tyler J. Besser, 38, of Mankato; fined $145. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use ...
SHERBURN — There are only a few days left of August so most of the news in the area is about September. The Martin County West School is in session for all grades. Please drive carefully near the schools. The athletes are gearing up for the new season. Volleyball will have a game on ...
FAIRMONT – A potential new referendum was discussed for the first time at Tuesday's Fairmont School Board meeting. The previous $21.7 million referendum, which included an addition to the fine arts learning center, a secure entry and office addition, renovations to locker rooms along with interior and exterior updates to buildings, including windows, and capital maintenance projects districtwide, failed to secure enough votes in November of 2025. This comes ahead of their Operations Committee meeting today, Wednesday, where Superintendent Andy Traetow said they will start discussions ...
FAIRMONT Monday, Aug. 24 9:43 a.m. to 6:08 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 10:53 a.m. to 10:03 p.m. — (3) driving complaints were reported in Fairmont. 1:02 p.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 10:18 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 600 block of North Hampton Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, Aug. 24 10:37 a.m. — A deputy investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 300 block of West Sherman Street, Ceylon. 1:46 p.m. — A civil complaint was ...
