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Courts

Courts March 25, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Misty L. Hamman, 52, of Fairmont, was convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Also convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Speeding — Annika R. Leewarner, 23, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $125. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Luis J. DeJesus, 40, of Wells, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-third-degree driving while impaired-refuse to submit to chemical test; fined $490, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 85 days for one year, credit for time served ...

People and Events

Local News March 25, 2026

SJL to hold theater productions St. James’ Lutheran School (SJL) in Northrop pre-school students will present a patriotic production, and grades kindergarten to 6 will present their school musical, “Life is Good!” at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 27. A free-will donation bake sale will follow. The public may attend the final rehearsal at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, March 27. For additional information, contact SJL at (507) 436-5289. Trivia in Armstrong Armstrong Betterment Club and The Garage will host Trivia Night from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at The Garage bar and grill in ...

Robotics punches ticket, but faces uphill battle moving forward

Local News March 25, 2026

FAIRMONT – Halfway through the season, Fairmont Robotics has had its fair share of good and bad outcomes. When they started their creation of the robot, which shoots foam balls into a target, Coach Sam Viesselman said things went from looking easy to difficult over time. “We've shot ...

Police

Police March 25, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, March 23 11:56 a.m. — Littering was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. The call was cleared. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, March 23 7:16 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1000 block of 180th Avenue, Fairmont. A verbal warning was issued. 8:29 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of North 5th Avenue East, Truman. The civil issue was resolved.

MCW school musical this weekend

Local News March 25, 2026

SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Hall is closed until Monday, March 30. This week, the clerk and deputy clerk are attending a clerk conference. The dropbox can be used and messages left will be answered as soon as they can. The Martin County West Drama Department will show its spring musical, “The Olympians,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 at the Sherburn Theatre. The musical is about the Greek Goddesses challenging their male-dominated hierarchy of Mount Olympus. Three mortal champions are selected to compete in a quest to become an Olympic ...

School Board does not renew CER-SMEC agreement

Local News March 25, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont School Board elected not to continue the agreement with the city for Community Education and Recreation (CER) to remain in the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus (SMEC) building during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Board Member Dan Brookens said where CER ...