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Lions Club Fly-In Breakfast to take flight

Local News June 26, 2026

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Lions Club annual Fly-In Breakfast is prepared for landing in the area, taking place from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 28, at the Fairmont Municipal Airport. “It’s part of our tradition that we’ve done for years and years and years,” said Fairmont Lions Club President, Jim Davison. “I have only been involved for a few years, but the most important part of it is that it’s very gratifying to see all the people who show up for this. It’s a tradition, and it’s a tradition that’s excellent for Fairmont because all the money that we get goes back ...

Police

Police June 25, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, June 23 3:06 a.m. to 9:36 p.m. — (5) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. Two of the calls were cleared. 7:58 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1500 block of Larsen Lane. 9:12 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of Downtown Plaza. 10:10 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 400 block of Ward Street. 11:10 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 600 block of North Grant Street. 12:37 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1600 block of N. North ...

Goldfinch merges resident, non-resident seniors at community events

Local News June 25, 2026

FAIRMONT — Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates senior living facility in Fairmont is building connections and bridging resident and non-resident seniors with monthly community events. “I think our biggest goal that we have is making sure the community knows that we’re here and creates ...

Truman farmers market held at new location

Local News June 25, 2026

TRUMAN — The Truman Swimming Pool is open from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. Daily admission is $5. Punch card for 10 admissions is $45. Late night swim admission is $3. Water aerobics from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. All summer long aerobics is $60. Group/swimming ...

Small school, big trip

Local News June 25, 2026

NORTHROP – Six Martin Luther High School (MLHS) students got the opportunity of a lifetime to visit parts of Scotland and England, including London, after four years of planning and fundraising. This most recent trip spanned from June 8- June 19. Trip leader and history teacher Amanda Bergt ...

MCW ag teacher receives statewide award

Local News June 25, 2026

SHERBURN – Martin County West (MCW) agriculture teacher Stephanie Wohlhuter, who has been at the school for 20 years, was chosen by the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) as its 2026 Outstanding Agriculture Educator of the Year. Wohlhuter wasn’t originally interested ...