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Police July 10, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, July 8 10:07 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of North Prairie Avenue. The animal in question was transported. 10:28 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 500 block of Home Street. 11:54 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1200 block of North Dewey Street. MARTIN COUNTY Wednesday, July 8 6:42 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of 90th Avenue, Trimont. 6:51 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of West Ciro Street, ...

Candidate stops in Fairmont on 277-mile trip

Local News July 10, 2026

FAIRMONT – Alex Eaton, a candidate in the Democratic Primary for the US House of Representatives 1st Congressional District race, is walking the distance of the district and has made his way to Fairmont. Eaton, a real estate company owner who manages buildings in the Twin Cities, lives in ...

Repair shops grapple with changes in new vehicles

Local News July 10, 2026

FAIRMONT – As cars change and evolve, repair shops continue to learn and adjust to how cars are designed and constructed in the modern day. Car Pro Auto Repair Owner Jamie Johnson said he has been working on cars as long as he can remember, but didn’t really get into the full auto repair ...

Electric, hybrid sales hold steady with gas prices

Local News July 10, 2026

FAIRMONT – With gas prices fluctuating, car sellers are keeping a watchful eye on what people are looking for to do what they need to daily. Making sure a tank of gas stretches further and further is something Fairmont Ford Sales Manager Todd Simmons said has been a focus for ...

Trimont Fun Fest this weekend

Local News July 10, 2026

WELCOME — The Trimont Fun Fest will be from July 10 to 12, and the Trimont Farmers Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Welcome Burn Site is open from 8 a.m. to noon, Remember only wood and only six inches in diameter should be brought to the site. This is for Welcome residents ...

Sylvania closed following discovery of remains

Local News July 9, 2026

FAIRMONT— A portion of Sylvania Park in Fairmont has been closed to the public following the findings of significantly decayed human remains on the southwest portion of the park. “It’s definitely unique,” said Fairmont Police Chief, Mike Beletti, who provided a rundown of recent ...