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Local News March 12, 2026

MegaHertz claims silver, excellence award at Double DECCer DULUTH — The Fairmont High School Robotics Team, The MegaHertz, competed in the Double DECCer from March 4 to March 7 in Duluth. The event hosts two regional competitions in one venue with 84 teams from Minnesota, California, Illinois, Hawaii, and Shanghai, China. The MegaHertz from Fairmont played in the Lake Superior Regional at the event in a field of 42 teams, ranking third after qualification rounds on Friday and Saturday. During alliance selection, they were drafted to join the #2 alliance in the play-off ...

Council debates handling of tree dump

Local News March 12, 2026

FAIRMONT— The Yard Waste Recycling Site was once again a topic of contentious conversation among the Fairmont City Council at its meeting on Monday. It started when the council approved removing the topic from the consent agenda, which was to consider a purchase order for Shamrock ...

Sherburn Legion Steak Fry on Saturday

Local News March 11, 2026

SHERBURN — Today is the last day Sherburn City Hall accepts mayor applications. A decision will be made on Monday, March 16. Lenten Midweek services will be tonight, March 11, at area churches. All area residents are welcome to join any of these congregations. St. Luke's Catholic Church will have 8:30 a.m. services, and they offer a Stations of the Cross on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., a Mass at 6 p.m., and a meal at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Saturday services are at 5 p.m. in March. St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilbert will host their partner church, St. John Lutheran from Sherburn at a 6 ...

Fairmont Airport charting steady flight plan for future

Local News March 11, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Airport is exiting winter with a solid foundation and prospects for the future. Besides the big snowstorm at the end of November, Fairmont Airport Manager Lee Steinkamp said snow removal was pretty standard, and maintenance proceeded as usual during their more timid season. “We have eight buildings out here,” he said. “It's always something, lights or, you know, something always keeps you busy.” Currently, the most pressing issue for the airport is securing state and federal funding. “We have a list of projects we want to do,” Steinkamp said. ...

Area reps grapple with election year session

Local News March 11, 2026

FAIRMONT – State Senator Rich Draheim and Representative Bjorn Olson are taking heed of their surroundings and pathways forward as the new legislative session has been underway for a few weeks. Draheim, District 22, has already worked on several bills, including one for the disclosure of ...

Police

Police March 11, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, March 9 4:06 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1000 block of North Prairie Avenue. Assistance was rendered. 6:11 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 200 block of East 2nd Street. 6:37 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at East Anna Street and North Elm Street. 11:15 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 900 block of Johnson Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, March 9 10:01 a.m. — A deputy investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 500 block of South Main Street, Granada. 4:23 p.m. — ...