MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Allen D. Boomgaarden, 58, of Fairmont; Gage M. Martinez, 22, of Fairmont; Luis R. Rodriguez Burgos, 31, of Fairmont; fined $285. Speeding — Andy J. Agustin Perez, 21, of Winnebago, Nebr.; fined $125. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after suspension — Olvin A. Ortega Garcia, 32, of Blue Earth; fined $285. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Alan D. Waggie, 70, of North Mankato; fined $110.
FAIRMONT— A long-time teacher at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Fairmont, Karen Sandhurst, is retiring after an impressive amount of years in service. Sandhurst has taught at SJV for 44 years, essentially making her an institution of the school. Before speaking of her years as a ...
WELCOME — Martin County West has no school today for a teacher's workshop and no school on Monday since that is the Memorial Day holiday. Memorial Day programs are planned for area towns on Monday, May 25. The Welcome Legion will have a Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. Ean Sinn will be the ...
FAIRMONT – Fairmont’s water came up clear in 2025, as all required tests for contaminants were within safe levels and had no violations, according to the 2025 Water Report. Tested materials include lead, copper, nitrates, as well as PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ called PFOS and PFOA. All ...
SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board had a meeting Monday evening and received an update on the progress of the new school building and approved a draw for construction expenses of $2,420,900-plus for R. A. Morton Company. The company president presented a construction report citing that they were on schedule and making good progress. The plumbing workers were working on pipes, floor heating and ductwork. The electrician's 12 staff were everywhere working on their projects. The framers worked on the second-floor media center and in the science area. The concrete projects, ...
FAIRMONT— Two more people filed to retain their county seat in Martin County on Wednesday. Taylor McGowan filed for County Attorney and Tyler Ask filed for District Five Soil and Water Supervisor. The filing period for federal, state and county offices will remain open through June 2.
