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Dunnell cherishes history, celebrates 125 years

DUNNELL — On the southwestern side of Martin County sits the small city of Dunnell, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary with special events today, July 18. “You know, Dunnell’s been through a lot in the last 20 or 30 years. Things have changed a lot. But it’s good that ...

Fowlers named farm family of the year

TRUMAN – The Fowler family out of Truman has been named Farm Family of the Year for 2026 in Martin County. Today, Ron and Dora Fowler run a 1,000 acre farm of corn and soybeans. The farmland sits where Ron Fowler’s grandfather used to farm, and where his father before him was born. The ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, July 16 8:30 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 400 block of East 2nd Street. 12:41 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 100 block of Scotts Court. 12:53 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1100 block of North Park Street. 1:15 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 1000 block of Sioux Avenue. 2:46 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 400 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:46 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 2500 ...

MCW hears new school construction updates

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

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

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., ...