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Courts July 2, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Melissa M. Brase, 44, of Fairmont; Fidencio Paz Torres, 54, of Granada; fined $285. Michael D. Hatfield. 27, of Fairmont, was convicted of overwork/mistreat animals-deprive of food/shelter-m; senecned to jail 30 days, stay 30 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar, surrender dog to the Martin County Humane Society, no alcohol or controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing. ...

Truman Days on July 24-26

Local News July 2, 2026

TRUMAN — The Truman City Library will be closed on Friday, July 3. As we celebrate our nation's independence, let's thank those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Let's respect one another. We won't always agree, but we can always approach our differences with an open mind and ...

Local News July 2, 2026

FAIRMONT – As it works its way through legal challenges, a change in state law is planned to require social media platforms to display a mental health warning to users in Minnesota each time they are accessed, including links to mental health resources. The change was meant to go into effect July 1, but a lawsuit has been filed by NetChoice, a group representing social media messages. A motion has been filed by the MN Attorney General’s Office to dismiss the lawsuit and, if the dismissal is accepted, the AG’s Office has stated it will move to enforce the new law. In his ...

Police

Police July 2, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, June 30 3:47 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1200 block of Victoria Street. 7:55 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the calls was cleared. Assistance was rendered to one of the calls. 1:02 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 900 block of East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont. 1:52 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of South Grant Street. 5:04 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at 3rd Street and Park Street. 5:53 ...

Civic and Commerce Club meets July 2

Local News July 1, 2026

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 1 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program will be about cremation and funerals by speaker Ean Sinn. Please RSVP at 507-235-3833. These educational and fun programs ...

Federal veterans legislation stalled as state groups, locals push back

Local News July 1, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY – The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a collection of around 60 bills related to veterans funding at the federal level, was pulled from being voted on last Friday by the U.S. House of Representatives due to pushback from veterans, including local voices. Disabled American Veterans Minnesota Legislative Director Trent Dilks, who served in Iraq with the Fairmont Unit and graduated from Truman High School, said the major issue is cutting compensation for veterans with tinnitus and making significant reductions in helping those with sleep apnea. “It's saying that ...