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Police

Police October 21, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, Oct. 19 6:48 a.m. to 10:36 a.m. — (3) suspicious people were reported in Fairmont. 1:23 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1000 block of North Prairie Avenue. 2:58 p.m. to 11:08 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 4:05 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1500 block of Falcon Drive. 8:37 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1800 block of Albion Avenue. 8:49 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of Willow Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, Oct. ...

Amendment could boost area school districts

Local News October 21, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY – Alongside votes for national, state and local offices, an amendment to give more money to school districts without taking more from the taxpayers is also on the upcoming general election ballot. The amendment language on the ballot will read “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?” What makes this different from other votes is any ballot that leaves ...

Sherburn Theatre to show movie this weekend

Local News October 21, 2026

SHERBURN — CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be about music therapy. Lunch will follow. These educational and fun events are free for Martin County senior citizens. CREST ...

Courts

Courts October 20, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Nathan T. Nowak, 37, of Welcome; fined $285. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Juan Perez Luis, 49, of Fairmont; fined $185. Speeding — Fernando Enriquez, 28, of Renville; fined $125. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Brianna L. Guy, 30, of Fairmont; fined $110. Move over-passing parked auth veh -2 lanes in same direction — Hoda B. Kurabi, 43, of Mississauga, On.; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after ...

FAPA serves up success for pickleball community

Local News October 20, 2026

FAIRMONT – The new Fairmont Area Pickleball Association (FAPA) is serving up pickleball opportunities for Fairmont and the surrounding communities. FAPA President Craig St. John, who has played pickleball for five years said, “It feels good that we have our different groups that formed ...

Leaf pickup breezes into 20th year

Local News October 20, 2026

FAIRMONT – With the city of Fairmont’s curbside leaf program having started around 2006, there are no signs of stopping as it enters 20 years of providing an important service for Fairmont citizens. Looking back through the past few years, Public Works Superintendent Nick Lardy said the ...