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Local News April 21, 2026

FHS student welders excel at Regional FORGE Welding Competition FAIRMONT — A team of five student welders from the Fairmont High School (FHS) welding program recently demonstrated skills and professionalism at the FORGE Initiative Welding Competition. The student welders competed against top programs across southern and southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday, April 15. Tatum Kabe placed fourth and Seth Siebring placed seventh in the highly competitive Large School division. In the team portion, FHS placed runner-up to Albert Lea High School in the Large School category, and overall, ...

Speech riding section championship heading into state meet

Local News April 18, 2026

FAIRMONT – Having just won the section championship, and 14 students across eight speech disciplines qualifying for state, Fairmont Speech has a full cast looking to make their mark. Fairmont Speech Coach Kathleen Walker said they were bolstered this year with one of the largest teams ...

Ceylon Clean Up Day today

Local News April 18, 2026

CEYLON — Clean Up Day is today, Saturday, April 18, in Ceylon. There will be curbside pickup only for tagged items. This is a good opportunity to get rid of the junk ordinance violations items for less money. Waste Management trucks will not pick up electronics, loose shingles, tires, ...

Police

Police April 18, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, April 16 9:31 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of Oxford Street. 11:53 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 1000 block of Lake Avenue. 12:14 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 400 block of South State Street. 7:57 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 900 block of South State Street. 8:48 p.m. — Police investigated a threat complaint in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, April 16 3:11 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to ...

Tiny Homes project taking root

Local News April 18, 2026

SHERBURN – Around a year after putting his idea into action, Matt Bury’s Tiny Homes project in Sherburn has found its footing and continues to grow. Bury started the project after experiences in managing long-term rentals and research into modular apartments. When he finished working for ...

As work on building wraps up, ‘Hive’ preps to open

Local News April 18, 2026

FAIRMONT— The bees aren’t the only thing buzzing this spring as there’s much excitement along West First Street and the Downtown Fairmont area as work on the Michael and Elizabeth Garry Building, which will house The Hive— Imagine Martin’s studio and gallery— gets closer to ...