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Courts July 22, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Dayton L. Nielsen, 28, of Dunnell; fined $285. Operate vehicle with expired registration — Cassandria C. Hasse, 41, of Truman; fined $115. Dayton L. Nielsen, 28, of Dunnell, was convicted of domestic assault-gm-subsequent violation; fined $75, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 326 days for two years, credit for time served 38 days, sentenced to service eight days for indeterminate, supervised probation two years, follow all State and Federal criminal laws, cooperate with the search of ...

BE will soon have three data centers

Local News July 21, 2026

BLUE EARTH— While some cities, like Mankato, are putting moratoriums on having data centers in their area, the city of Blue Earth seems to be embracing them. Blue Earth currently has two data centers operating, and next year will be adding a third one, according to Blue Earth Light and ...

Candidates speak at DFL Picnic

Local News July 21, 2026

FAIRMONT – As the campaign trail continues, Senate Candidate Marisa Ulmen, House Candidate for Upper Martin County Jon Wilson and a Representative of Fairmont’s House Candidate Sonja Denn all spoke at Monday’s Martin County DFL Picnic at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont. On the Senate side, ...

Police

Police July 21, 2026

FAIRMONT Friday, July 17 8:11 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1000 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 9:40 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1300 block of North Grant Street. The animal in question was transported. 10:50 a.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 1200 block of Spruce Street. 12:39 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of Oxford Street. The civil issue was resolved. 5:02 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1700 block of Center Creek Drive. 7:50 p.m. — A ...

Few file for seats in first week

Local News July 21, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY— A week into the filing period for city and school board leaders, several incumbents, along with some new names, have entered the race. In the city of Fairmont, Jay Maynard of ward one and Randy Lubenow of ward three have each filed to retain their seat while Aaron Meier has filed for mayor. Lee Baarts is currently serving his first term as mayor and has not yet filed for reelection. In Welcome, Dan Schmidtke has filed to retain his seat as mayor and Lynda Stauter has filed to retain her seat as a council member. In Trimont, Alyssa Niezgocki has filed as a council ...

Courts

Courts July 21, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT No front license foreign state if state requires it — Thomas B. Eaton, 47, of Grinnell, Iowa; fined $185. Speeding — Tabitha M. Lester, 51, of San Antonio, Texas; Everardo Magallanes Hidalgo, 51, of Saint James; Vincent Mammolenti III, 30, of Mishawaka, Ind.; Taylor N. Morgan, 35, of Sanford, N.C.; fined $125; Keon D. Obrien, 25, of Omaha, Nebr.; Owen M. Cummins, 24, of Edina; fined $225. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Ryan J. Werner, 38, of Fairmont; fined $110. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Instruction permit ...