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Fairmont PD’s newest Sergeant looks to build up other officers

Local News

FAIRMONT— With some recent retirements and shuffling among the Fairmont Police Department, Jason Christenson was just promoted to a Sergeant role. He has been with the department since 2017, over which time he’s served in a variety of capacities. The Fairmont Police Department has had an ...

BE OKs 13.4% levy hike

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BLUE EARTH— In a very short special meeting held on Monday, the Blue Earth City Council voted to approve the 2026 budget and took another vote to approve the 2026 property tax levy. The special meeting was necessary as the council decided at its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, that it ...

Special New Year’s services in the area

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WELCOME — I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day. On to the New Year 2026 I hope it is a good one for all. Circle of Faith parishes will have a joint service at 9 a.m. on Dec. 28 at First Lutheran Church in Trimont. St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sherburn will have a New Year’s Eve ...

Christmas Tree Recycling begins today

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TRUMAN — Free Christmas Tree Recycling beginning December 26, 2025-January 10, 2026. Only natural trees can be brought to the Fairmont City Street shop at 417 East Margaret Street at the Sherburn Nursery in Sherburn. Questions, contact Andy Geiger at (507) 776-3232. No wreaths, artificial ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Josie A. E. Dusheck, 39, of Fairmont, was convicted of assault-fourth-degree-peace officer-physically assaults (not applicable-GOC); fined $75, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 332 days for two years, credit for time served 32 days, sentenced to service four days ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Dec. 23 2:29 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 900 block of Hengen Street. 8:30 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 100 block of Lake Park Place. The call was cleared. 10:00 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at State ...