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Zero DUIs on New Year’s Eve

FAIRMONT – The New Year was sweet indeed for the Fairmont Police Department, as there were zero drunk drivers encountered during the celebratory evening and early morning. Fairmont PD Sergeant Jaime Bleess said officers were out patrolling that night to ensure everyone was safely getting ...

Truman hears department reports

TRUMAN— On Monday, the Truman City Council heard reports from a variety of departments during its first meeting of the year. These included updates from the ambulance, fire and utility department, as well as from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Matt Owens said that, following ...

FEDA loan program sees continued adoption and success

FAIRMONT – Since being adopted in the first half of 2023, 17 businesses have been able to make changes for the better as part of FEDA’s (Fairmont Economic Development Association) Building Facade Loan program. This includes, but is not limited to, Sovell Jewelry, Silo 67, Giddy-Up ...

Pond hockey forced back indoors

FAIRMONT – The Southern Minnesota Pond Hockey Tournament is entering its 16th year, but this year it is going back indoors to the Martin County Arena in Fairmont. This continues a back-and-forth trend for the tournament that began after the 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled due to ...

CREST Lunch and Learn on Jan. 7

CEYLON — Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Ceylon will have their 5:30 p.m. Saturday evening service tonight and they will have a Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. Area residents are welcome to join them. January marks the change of services for the Circle of Faith parishes (which ...

Banks on lookout for frauds and scams

FAIRMONT – With multiple variants of fraud and scams targeting people’s wallets, banks are keeping a vigilant eye out and keeping themselves informed on the latest. Profinium Vice President of Information Technology, Jason Jones, said the most common ones they see are for fraudulent ...