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Homicide suspect and victims identified

MANKATO — Mankato authorities have identified those involved in a shooting on Sunday that left one dead and one injured. The suspect, Joseph David Bulfer, 44, of Fairmont, was apprehended at the scene by responding officers. According to a release from Mankato police, at approximately 1:36 ...

Bianchi tribute stretches from MSP airport to NU

NEW ULM — A wide slice of humanity saluted and held hands over their hearts from Bloomington to New Ulm on Friday as the Willibald Bianchi welcome home procession brought him home 85 years after he left to to serve gallantly in World War II. Firefighters stood on top of fire trucks in their ...

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Fairmont Speech claims third at State, three speakers earn gold FAIRMONT/BROOKLYN PARK — Fourteen Fairmont High School Speech Team speakers competed at the Minnesota State High School League Class A State Speech Tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Park Center High School in Brooklyn ...

Barnes to retire from Lakeview after long career in service

FAIRMONT— Deb Barnes, administrator of Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont, is retiring after a long career spent in service. Barnes served at Lakeview for 12 of her 48 year career and in that time made a positive impact not just on Lakeview’s campus, but in the ...

Local FFA chapters find success at state competition

MARTIN COUNTY – Students from multiple FFA groups in Martin County made their talents known and found success at the State FFA competitions earlier this week. Fairmont brought 18 students to state, which ag teacher Nick Pease said was a bit down from last year due to fewer of their teams ...

Coffee Lovers meet Thursdays at Lake Belt

CEYLON — A Celebration of Life for Larry Puhrman will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, April 25, at the Welcome Legion Hall. He is remembered by many former students and cribbage friends. St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn will host a combined service and call meeting with its ...