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Police September 3, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Sept. 1 12:16 a.m. — Police received a report of narcotics found in the 900 block of E. 1st Street. An adult arrest was made. 9:56 a.m. — Police received a report of suspicious circumstances in the 500 block of Home Street. 11:40 a.m. — Police assisted an ambulance in the 1900 block of Center Creek Drive. 4:25 p.m. — Police received a report of an animal complaint in the 1000 block of E. First Street. 5:28 p.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the Dewey Street area. 5:48 p.m. — Police received a report of a theft in the 800 block of N. ...

Welcome talks sports complex, code updates

Local News September 3, 2026

WELCOME— The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening and discussed the Aug. 24 meeting with Fox Lake Area Sports Complex. Those who attended felt the meeting was successful. The jobs were getting done well and on time. There was good communication on both sides and the list of job description for the field attendant and the list of work that needed to be done were reviewed. Requests for more dragging of the field if possible, lime and dirt removal by the city after the field has been edged and spraying for weeds was acknowledged and the city employees will do that. Lime ...

Parent-teacher group revived at Fairmont Elementary School

Local News September 3, 2026

FAIRMONT – Parents and Educators Teaming Together (PETT), which went dormant at the K-6 level during the COVID-19 pandemic, is being revived with Principal Michelle Rosen at the helm to start off. PETT was formed in 2010, when the K-2 and 3-6 grade schools were merged into one school. “Both sites prior to us becoming one site had parent advisory groups,” Rosen said. “As we looked at that, it just felt more formal, and we really wanted parents and educators to team more together, so that we're all learning together, working together for what's best for students.” When PETT ...

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Police September 2, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, Aug. 31 8:15 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 400 block of East Margaret Street. 12:45 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1900 block of South Prairie Avenue. 1:02 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1300 block of North Park Street. 2:10 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported at State Street and Orient Street. 6:30 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 1500 block of Falcon Drive. 11:42 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 1100 ...

CREST Lunch and Learn/Hamburger Night today, Sept. 2

Local News September 2, 2026

SHERBURN — CREST Lunch and Learn will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The presentation will be about Duluth shipping by Joyce Peterson. A lunch will follow the program. Please reserve by calling (507) 235-3833. ...

75-year-old stops in Fairmont on cross-country journey

Local News September 2, 2026

FAIRMONT – Looking to raise awareness and funds for Save One Life, an organization that helps children with bleeding disorders around the world, 75-year-old Richard Williams of Montana is going from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, 300 miles a day, on just his 1980 Honda Gold Wing ...