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MCW hears new school construction updates

Local News July 18, 2026

SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board met on Wednesday evening. The representative from the Construction Company, R.A. Morton, shared several project updates such as: rubber roofing is complete; shop floor concrete poured; second level is 90 percent; planking for balcony seating; plumbing for music and fitness underway; fire proofing for second level underway and plumber is behind and will bring in two crews to help make up time for lockers and other projects. He said that the exterior work is on the west side. Equipment pads will be poured and finished by September, when ...

Courts

Courts July 18, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Amanda L. Frank, 38, of Welcome; fined $125; Pamela M. Irma Ciaburri, 43, of San Francisco, Calif.; Symahzshay V. Salazar, 24, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $145. Instruction permit violation-18 years or older — Gilberto Orozco Garcia, 21, of Welcome; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Noah J. Gleue, 19, of Neosho Falls, Kansas; fined $135. Lindsey M. Kruse, 20, of Granada, was convicted of hands-free law-hold wireless communications device with one or both hands; fined $135. Also convicted of seat belt ...

Sundaes in the Park on Sunday in Trimont

Local News July 18, 2026

CEYLON — Ceylon's Summer Auction is today, Saturday, July 18. There are a few garage sales available. Enjoy the auction and respect residents’ private property. Remember, there are speed limits in the city. Dunnell’s 125th anniversary celebration is today, Saturday, July 18. At 9 a.m., ...

Kayak program posting positive results

Local News July 18, 2026

FAIRMONT – As the years have passed since the kayak rentals were first posted at Gomsrud Park by the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, it has become more recognized and is continuing to grow and gain popularity. The program started in 2018 and looked slightly different from what it does ...

Ceylon talks Emerald Ash Borer treatment

Local News July 17, 2026

CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Kevin Njoes from the Terreplenish (ash tree treatment) part of Easy Environmental Solutions reported to the council on the treatments available for the 58 ash trees on city property (eight in the park and 50 others), with possible 30-plus resident trees paid by residents. Njoes reported that he looked at trees in the city and rated them with one if they were beyond help (dead) and 10 if they were perfectly healthy and most trees he listed were about four or five. The deterioration happens quickly, within months. He ...

Courts

Courts July 17, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Douglas A. Garcia-Gonzalez, 24, of Fairmont, 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. Driver fails to stop for STOP sign — Joan A. Betsinger, 75, of Spring Valley; fined $135. Speeding — Tallin C. Cook, 23, of Truman; Jesse E. Thiel, 47, of Lakeville; fined $125; Marc C. Buckland, 36, of Beverly, Mass.; fined $135; Peter A. Harasztos, 40, of Nashotah, Wis.; fined $145. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT ...