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Police

Police June 16, 2026

FAIRMONT Friday, June 12 8:17 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1500 block of Albion Avenue. 10:09 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 300 block of West Lair Road. 11:29 a.m. to 1:12 p.m. — (3) disturbances/disorderly conduct/nuisances were reported in Fairmont. Assistance was rendered to one. 2:37 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 900 block of Shoreacres Drive. The civil issue was resolved. 3:37 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 800 block of East 2nd Street. 3:39 ...

Foster program looking to replenish from placement shortage

Local News June 16, 2026

FAIRMONT – Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) has seen the number of licensed foster homes shrink in recent years and is looking for people to help provide much-needed options for children in need. The shrinkage is bittersweet, according to FMCHS Social Worker Jen Nelson, as the main reason it has occurred is foster homes permanently adopting children whose situations with their birth family could not be resolved. “Wonderful, amazing foster homes taking in children, adopting or gaining a transfer of custody of the children, and then they're unable to ...

Courts

Courts June 16, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver fails to yield right of way to funeral procession — Zoey M. Tasseff, 19, of Truman; fined $135. Speeding — Lemuel H. Crowder V, 37, of Billings, Mont.; fined $125; Maxwell T. Ward, 27, of Rye, N.H.; fined $285. No insurance owner — Willow W. Destiney Fury, 26, of Armstrong, Iowa; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — James D. Tucker, 33, of Hillsboro, Wis.; Michael R. Walz, 51, of Alexandria, Va.; Richard A. Wassenberg, 56, of Wells; fined $125; Sahas Suri, 22, of Lake Hiawatha, N.J.; Christian R. Garson, 21, of ...

Our Savior in Ceylon to close

Local News June 16, 2026

CEYLON — For 126 years Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ceylon has faithfully called all to faith. On June 20, 2026 they will officially close the building and decommission the congregation at a 2 p.m. service at the church. The congregation around 1870 was only a small flock and services ...

Coffee Hours/Coffee Lovers meetings continue

Local News June 13, 2026

CEYLON — St. Paul's Community Church in Welcome will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ceylon is preparing for a closing and decommissioning service on June 20 after 126 years of services. The service will be held ...

Garden Club continues to flourish in 65th year

Local News June 13, 2026

FAIRMONT — Things are blossoming for the City of Lakes Garden Club, which, celebrating its 65th anniversary, is still leaving its mark in Fairmont. “It’s wonderful,” said club president and acting secretary Leslie Walkowiak, who has been a member for 12 years, club president for six ...