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Council considers SMEC housing proposals

Local News

FAIRMONT— Some proposals for the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus (SMEC) in Fairmont were considered by the Fairmont City Council on Monday. The city had first gone out for RFPs (Request for Proposal) on the building in April of 2025. Fairmont’s Economic Development Coordinator, Ned ...

FHS Yearbook triumphs after national acclaim

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FAIRMONT — It’s a feat that’s one for the books. The Fairmont High School (FHS) yearbook team has claimed the Gold-Tier National Yearbook Program of Excellence award by memorabilia company, Jostens. With this award, the student-run team is acknowledged for the successes of the 2024-2025 ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Jared P. Cartwright, 42, of Huntley, was convicted of drugs-first-degree-possess 50 grams or more-cocaine or methamphetamine; fined $1,585, commit to correctional facility 65 months, supply DNA sample. Timothy D. Jordan, 46, of Fairmont, was convicted of ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Jan. 9 12:32 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of South Park Street. 1:19 a.m. to 9:44 p.m. — (3) driving complaints were reported in Fairmont. Assistance was rendered to one of the vehicles. A verbal warning was issued to ...

Winter programs aplenty in Fairmont area

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FAIRMONT — There’s plenty to do in the Fairmont area over the winter months thanks to organizations like the Martin County Library and Community Education and Recreation. Both groups put a special emphasis on indoor activities over the cold winter months. The Martin County Library in ...