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Police May 29, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, May 27 5:13 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint at Blue Earth Avenue and Park Street. An adult arrest was made. 7:59 a.m. to 6:48 p.m. — (5) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 9:36 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of Victoria Street. 1:50 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 100 block of Oxford Street. 2:26 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Albion Avenue and Woodland Avenue. 5:19 p.m. — Police investigated a threat complaint in the 2600 block of Albion Avenue. MARTIN ...

MCHS reintroduces MN SNAP

Local News May 29, 2026

GRANADA — The Martin County Humane Society Carl Nettifee Memorial Animal Shelter (MCHS) in Fairmont reintroduced the Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) mobile clinic to bring the community dog and cat care on Wednesday, May 27, at the Granada City Hall and Fire Department. It ...

MCW graduation/last school day today

Local News May 29, 2026

WELCOME — The last day of school for the Martin County West students is today, Friday, May 29. The graduation ceremony will be at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 29, at the MCW High School in Sherburn. Congratulations to all the area seniors who are graduating from area high ...

Courts

Courts May 29, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Phillip W. Weber, 43, of Northrop, was convicted of domestic assault-gm-subsequent violation; fined $160, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 360 days for two years, credit for time served four days, supervised probation two years, follow all State and Federal criminal laws, cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, sign releases of information as directed, do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, domestic abuse counseling/treatment, pay for, ...

Legion Riders chapter starting in Fairmont area

Local News May 29, 2026

FAIRMONT – While the American Legion Riders program has chapters across America, there has never been one in Fairmont until now. American Legion Riders, according to Director Trent Johnson and Assistant Director Donna Johnson, is done to help the Legion and veterans in whatever way ...

Church blessing bikes for upcoming riding season

Local News May 28, 2026

FAIRMONT – The First Congregational United Church of Christ and Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 are sponsoring the second annual Blessing of the Bikes at 9 a.m. on May 30 at 319 Downtown Plaza. While this event was done last year, it was done early in the year and in poor weather conditions, meaning only three riders showed up. This year, the event has been pushed back and is looking to be held in warm conditions. Reverend Cory Germain said that when it came to a Blessing of the Bikes, he got inspiration from other churches. “I'd seen it offered at some other churches, ...