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Courts

Courts July 3, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Jaedon L. Erickson, 30, of Bemidji, was convicted of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene; sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 86 days for one year, credit for time served four days, supervised probation one year, no contact with victim(s), or victim’s family members, complete diagnostic assessment, complete an updated mental health diagnostic assessment, cogntive skill training, complete COG skills if it is deemed appropriate and recommended by the probation officer, no alcohol or controlled substance use with the exception of ...

Sheriff’s office ensures safety on water

Local News July 3, 2026

FAIRMONT— With a holiday weekend upon us, and an expected increase in watercraft traffic, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office will be diligent in observing activity on the Fairmont Chain of Lakes. Minnesota State Statute dictates that the water is patrolled and enforced by the local ...

Way past knee-high by July 4th

Local News July 3, 2026

NEW ULM — Bolstered by warm weather and occasional showers, area corn continued to grow rapidly this week, reaching shoulder high or more in many areas. Lake Crystal Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse said the standard corn growth measure of “knee-high by July 4th” has been replaced ...

Welcome garage sales July 16-19

Local News July 3, 2026

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmers Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Anderson Park. There will be children's activities from 10 a.m. to noon, lunch and vendors selling local produce and items. Contact Kris Fuller at (507) 848-5732 or Karin Carlson at (507) 340-7453 for further ...

Police

Police July 3, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, July 1 1:00 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 12:07 p.m. to 10:49 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. Assistance was rendered to one of the calls. A verbal warning was issued for one of the calls. 12:19 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of Amber Lake Drive. 6:40 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 400 block of North Hampton Street. MARTIN COUNTY Wednesday, July 1 9:24 a.m. — ...

Kahler Automation names new CEO

Local News July 3, 2026

FAIRMONT – With the retirement of Kahler Automation CEO John Christ, CFO Jessica Geelan has been named the new CEO, effective this past Wednesday. Kahler Automation provides automation solutions for agriculture companies. This includes data management, bulk material handling and logistics, ...