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Courts

Courts August 28, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Carlos R. Rojas, 46, of Fairmont; fined $285. Speeding — Mark R. Omdal, 39, of Neenah, Wis.; Kate Rolinski, 19, of Monroe, Mich.; fined $125; Ryan B. Peschke, 44, of Glenview, Ill.; fined $225. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Jose L. Ixtlahuaca Montes, 35, of Albert Lea; fined $185. Speeding — Kyle R. Gottschlich, 35, of Colgate, Wis.; Ronald J. Peskar, 61, of River Falls, Wis.; Hernan J. Vergara Camacho, 53, of Dallas, Texas; fined $125; Thomas L. ...

Red Rock Center to host another concert series

Local News August 28, 2026

FAIRMONT — The 2026-27 Red Rock Center for the Arts Performing Arts Concert Series will be held from fall to spring. “It’s exciting, exciting for me, personally. With the Fairmont Opera House closed since 2023, we’ve been limited in our programming,” explained Red Rock Center Acting Director Blake Potthoff. “To get back into programming, booking and scheduling shows, to get in that regular routine, is very exciting to me personally.” The Red Rock Center is pleased to offer this 10-event live performance opportunity to the area. The Performing Arts Concert Series is in ...

Mix of old and new events for youth conservation day

Local News August 28, 2026

FAIRMONT – Continuing to get youth interested in conservation includes a mixture of old and new for the Pheasants Forever Youth Conservation Day, which will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 around the Martin County Arena in Fairmont. The Youth Conservation Day has been around for around 10 years. In that time, it has amassed a count of around 90-100 kids attending yearly from Martin County and beyond. Youth Chairman Josh Nemechek said they started working on the event around two months ago. “Two months is when I like to start contacting people and bringing it onto ...

Police

Police August 28, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, Aug. 26 9:29 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1800 block of 130th Street. 12:07 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 600 block of East 6th Street. 12:17 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of North Elm Street. 2:31 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of South Hampton Street. 5:22 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1300 block of N. North Avenue. 5:59 p.m. to 11:51 p.m. — (3) suspicious circumstances were reported in Fairmont. ...

Gibbon sunflower field open for visitors

Local News August 28, 2026

GIBBON — Soft piano music could be heard coming from the Gibbon sunflower field as bees and Monarch butterflies darted around the bright, yellow flowers on the west edge of Gibbon on Thursday. Denise Johnson of Bernadotte listened to her daughter, Mandy Felger of Mora, play piano music as ...

Welcome City Council to meet on Sept. 1

Local News August 28, 2026

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmers Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 28, at Anderson Park in Trimont. Lunch will be available. Check out the local produce and items. Martin County West Schools are in session and there is a Tailgate Party by Bank Midwest and the Booster ...