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Police October 3, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, Oct. 1 12:06 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 200 block of South State Street. 12:07 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 5:33 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1300 block of Adams Avenue. 10:16 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 100 block of Harris Road. 11:41 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 100 block of Hodgeman Avenue. 12:35 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting ...

‘Dark’ art show intends to inspire

Local News October 3, 2026

FAIRMONT — Fairmont artists Caroline Porter, Alexandra Hurney and Sydney Wren are collaborating to present a new group artist exhibition “DARK,” which will begin with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Red Rock Center for the Arts ...

Courts

Courts October 3, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Child passenger restraint system-age four or older/booster seat/safety belt — Hery Aitaro, 54, of Fairmont; fined $135. Tamper with motor vehicle/enter w/o owner permission — Moses T. Narruhn, 23, of Kansas City, Miss.; fined $185. Careless driving-operate any vehicle carelessly on street or highway — Tristian K. Salic, 25, of Sherburn; fined $185. Speeding — Donald J. Kirchner, 58, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; fined $145; Shamia Mofar, 31, of Rishon Lezion, Oa.; fined $385. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Wendy K. Behr, ...

Nanobubbles, permitting and carp touched on in lakes workshop

Local News October 3, 2026

FAIRMONT— A three hour long Fairmont Chain of Lakes water quality workshop took place on Thursday afternoon. Multiple stakeholders were in attendance, including but not limited to city staff, city council members and representative of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Martin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Fairmont Lakes Foundation (FLF). They heard presentations from a number of people representing different businesses dealing with water quality. Nanobubble oxygenation, permitting aeration technologies, Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) management ...

Rose Lake chosen as area’s favorite golf course

Local News October 3, 2026

FAIRMONT – Rose Lake Golf Course in Fairmont has been chosen by area residents through the 2026 Best Of Martin and Faribault Counties Contest as their favorite golf course. The course started as a nine-hole, but grew into an 18-hole course in 1992. Manager Jack Von Bank said water features ...

MCA Gymnastics looks for new home

Local News October 3, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY – The Martin County Area (MCA) Gymnastics Association is seeking a new place to compete and perform, a permanent place for area youth. In addition to high school gymnastics, Martin County Area Gymnastics offers Community Education and Recreation with girls, boys and a special class for youth with disabilities. Classes can reach 150 per session. Opportunities overall range from 18 months to the high school level. “We have about 30 kids age 5 to 11 that are participating in our Mini Magic team,” Board Member Rebecca Sinn said. “Martin County West has always been ...