It’s been said that facts can be stranger than fiction. The following stories published in the past seem to authenticate that premise. These accounts were found in the newspaper archives in the Pioneer Museum, some accounts are from Martin County and others are from other parts of the ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Vehicle registration/permits/plates required — Levi L. Bronstad, 21, of Fairmont; fined $115. Operate vehicle with expired registration — Joann M. Beatty, 37, of Trimont; fined $115. Speeding — Shayne A. Beekman, 54, of Dunnell; David J. Guerdet, 55, of Armstrong, Iowa; fined $125. Driving after revocation — Luis M. Rojas Rojas, 34, of Fairmont; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gildardo Gonzalez Jr., 35, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance ...
FAIRMONT – Out of submissions from colleges, universities, high schools and park departments across America, Mahoney Field at Fairmont High School (FHS) was one of 94 recognized as Pioneer Athletics’ Fields of Excellence. The natural grass field is part of the 40 acres managed by ...
FAIRMONT Wednesday, April 15 2:54 a.m. to 2:24 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 8:24 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 200 block of Cambridge Street. 10:32 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of Oxford Street. 11:28 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 700 block of North State Street. 7:16 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 100 block of East 1st Street. 8:41 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in ...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of 12 weekly stories focusing on America’s 250th birthday, as told through the lens of our communities and the role many of the places we call home played in shaping the nation before, during and after the Revolutionary War. This week we begin ...
Hwy 22/Hwy 109 detour in Wells begins April 28 WELLS – The detour for the Highway 22 and Highway 109 construction project in Wells will begin on Tuesday, April 28, weather permitting, as crews start work on the 2026-27 improvement project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The 2026-27 project includes pavement and utility improvements, upgraded bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and new safety features such as slightly narrower lanes, intersection changes, curb extensions and bike lanes. Highway 109 in Wells will be closed to through-traffic ...
