FAIRMONT – A team of seven juniors and seniors from Fairmont High School recently entered the Minnesota West Regional Welding Competition as competitors and left as champions. Unlike other competitions, there isn’t a dedicated welding team. Welding teacher and coach Bob Bonin said all ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Sharon Aitaro, 35, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Also convicted of duty to drive with due care-speed greater than reasonable; fined $40. Denetrius D. Washington, 48, of Fairmont, was convicted of drugs-fifth-degree-possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4-not small amount marijuana; fined $75, sentenced to jail 60 days, credit for time served three days, commit to correctional facility 13 months, stay for five years, sentenced to service 10 ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Cannabis-use, possess, or transport cannabis or hemp products under 21 years of age — Tristan J. Simpson, 18, of Sherburn; fined $135. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Joshua L. Nemechek, 25, of Fairmont; fined $110. Samuel J. Little Cloud, 42, of Fairmont, was convicted of uninsured vehicle-driver violation; fined $285. Also convicted of driving after revocation; fined $200. Driving after revocation — Kathleen M. Moenkedick, 55, of Welcome; fined $285. Speeding — Christian D. Schulte, 45, of Sun Prairie, Wis.; fined ...
Fairmont Speech claims first at Mankato East MANKATO — The Fairmont High School Speech team competed at the Mankato East Quack-tacular on Saturday, Feb. 28. Fairmont took first place in team sweepstakes. Novice finals: Creative Expression: Natalie Flaherty took third. Duo interpretation: Sophia Streit and Hannah Gries are the Champions. Extemp. Speaking: Emma Schmidt was the Champion. Great Speeches: Emma Schmidt was the Champion. Humorous: Max Coan took sixth. Informative: Erin Spencer took third. Georgia Werre took second. Poetry: Feven Hoyer took second. Anthony ...
FAIRMONT – Building Blocks gave an update on their current state after their first few months of business during Monday’s Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. The Martin County EDA in June of 2025 had approved a $100,000 forgivable loan for expansion of the child care center in Fairmont as it would help fill a need in the community. Director Shea Ripley said now they have officially been there for around two months. “We have four classrooms open at this time,” she said. “There's one classroom that we're planning on opening for the summer for ...
FAIRMONT Friday, Feb. 27 12:08 a.m. — A noise complaint was reported in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. A verbal warning was issued. 8:00 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of South State Street. 8:33 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of Washington Avenue. 10:37 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Lake Avenue. 1:29 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of Budd Street. 3:20 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at State Street and Goemann Road. 4:48 p.m. ...
