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GHEC starting athletic hall of fame

Local News September 5, 2026

GRANADA – Granada-Huntley-East Chain is starting an athletic hall of fame to recognize past student-athletes, coaches and major contributors to GHEC athletics. Each class will consist of four members who need to be nominated by someone before they can be considered for induction. Principal and Hall of Fame Committee Member Andy Walden said the lack of a hall of fame was something he noticed when he started four years ago. “I noticed GHEC hasn't had a Hall of Fame committee where other communities do,” he said. “I would say January, February of this year, started floating the ...

Martin County Library receives largest gift in its history

Local News September 4, 2026

FAIRMONT – Longtime patrons and donors of the Martin County Library System, Robert and Hazel Clark, have left $248,000 to the Martin County Library, the largest single donation in the system’s history. According to their obituaries, Robert and Hazel Clark lived to be 104 and 101, ...

People First provides independence and community

Local News September 4, 2026

FAIRMONT – Since 1998, Martin County People First has organized events, raised funds and assisted people with disabilities in finding their independence and community. Ally Leader Pat Kietzer said Martin County got a grant in 1998 to start the program, and it has continued to grow and ...

Courts

Courts September 4, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Desmon D. Sellers, 36, of Sherburn; fined $285. Failure to stop at stop signs or stop ligns at entrance to through highway — Kenneth R. Barnett, 55, of Prior Lake; fined $135. Encinia P. Anallely, 35, of Amboy, was convicted of speeding; fined $135. Also convicted of no Minnesota driver’s license; fined $100. Window tint-less than 50 percent light transmittance — Jacob J. Korte, 38, of Fairmont; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Wireless communications device-access video content, images, games, ...

Police

Police September 4, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, Sept. 2 2:16 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 400 block of North Prairie Avenue. A non-traffic citation was issued. 5:43 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 6:32 p.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 1600 block of Highway 15. 6:34 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 800 block of South Hampton Street. A verbal warning was issued. 7:02 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 block of East Margaret Street. 8:24 p.m. — A ...

Schools/select businesses closed on Labor Day

Local News September 4, 2026

WELCOME — Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 7. Sherburn City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Martin County West Schools will not be in session. Many businesses and stores will be closed. There will be no mail. Enjoy the day with family and friends, and be safe. Coffee Hours are from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in September, at St. Paul Community Church in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for fellowship. The Welcome Burn Site will be open for Welcome residents only from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 12. Bring only wood, brush, grass clippings and tree trimmings that ...