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Triathlon draws athletes to Fairmont

Local News June 17, 2026

FAIRMONT – Athletes across Minnesota and Iowa are gearing up for the Fairmont Triathlon, people of all ages are savoring the chance to have fun in a 5K Bacon Fun Run/Walk and whether it's to compete or just have fun, kids are also ready for Marty’s Youth Triathlon. The Friday evening youth triathlon is entering its seventh year, after last year's event was canceled due to dangerous heat for exertion, while the adult triathlon and fun run on Saturday morning are in their 19th years. Currently, 85 kids are signed up for the youth triathlon, 60 participants signed up for the 5K fun ...

Park Board picks pickleball spot

Local News June 17, 2026

FAIRMONT – The location for new pickleball courts was selected by the Fairmont Park Board on Tuesday, at what was technically its first meeting of the year, since enough members were present to vote on motions. Three locations were presented to the board, one replacing the skate park, one ...

Sherburn Legion Hamburger Night tonight

Local News June 17, 2026

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 17, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be followed by lunch. Please RSVP at (507) 235-3833. These programs are free to Martin County senior citizens. CREST appreciates a ...

Pool conditions, changes discussed in Truman

Local News June 17, 2026

TRUMAN – Monday’s Truman City Council meeting was dominated by questions and concerns regarding the Truman Swimming Pool. Pool Committee Member Kirsten Bressler asked whether there were any complaints about how she and Faith Clow have handled the pool in the past. When asked for an ...

Police

Police June 17, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, June 15 8:44 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1100 block of North State Street. 10:59 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 900 block of Willow Street. 11:46 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 4:29 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 100 block of Becky Lane. 8:12 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1100 block of Indus Street. 9:13 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. 9:41 p.m. ...

Blue Earth ponders puppy placement

Local News June 17, 2026

BLUE EARTH— Difficult decisions were made at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday as the council was tasked with finding a solution for taking care of a litter of puppies seized from the property at 716 East Third Street. City Attorney David Frundt provided the council with an update on the property located at 716 East Third Street, mentioning that a litter of pitbull puppies, which had previously been housed at the property, had been seized and were now being temporarily held by the Blue Earth Humane Society. “I can confirm that there were 11 animals seized in total – ...