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Police June 13, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, June 11 2:02 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 6:27 a.m. to 8:51 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. A non-traffic citation was issued to one of the calls. 9:22 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 200 block of North Main Street. 12:05 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 2600 block of Albion Avenue. 4:22 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 200 block of West Lair Road. 6:59 p.m. — Police investigated a ...

With towing business, local man achieves dream

Local News June 13, 2026

FAIRMONT – After several years honing his skills in and around the Fairmont area, Cameron Meyer has captured his dream by opening up his own business, CM Auto Repair and Towing. Meyer went to college for auto repair right out of high school, and has spent nearly 15 years working for ...

Courts

Courts June 13, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Tristian K. Salic, 25, of Sherburn; Julius Kacinskis, 38, of Pa.; fined $145. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Abdullah O. Muayad, 26, of Kent, Wash.; fined $110. No Minnesota driver’s license — Maximino Z. Nativitas, 52, of Columbus, Ohio; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Ella S. Haney Foulds, 22, of Mountain View, Calif.; Kimberly D. Harringa, 59, of Brandt, S.D.; Thomas L. Reap, 72, of Winnetka, Ill.; fined $125.

GHEC School Board mulls size change

Local News June 13, 2026

GRANADA – At its meeting on Thursday, the Granada- Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School Board mulled shrinking from six to five members for the upcoming elections. Superintendent Doug Storbeck said three of the current board members are up for re-election, and that two are most likely not going to file for re-election. That spurred Storbeck to propose shrinking the school board down to five from its current six. A con Storbeck raised to this idea is they would have to change how they structure and add committees. “We’d only be able to have two-person committees because three would ...

Welcome City Council to meet June 16

Local News June 12, 2026

WELCOME — The Burn Site in Welcome for Welcome residents will be open from 8 to noon on Saturday, June 13. Only wood that is six inches in diameter or less, tree trimmings, brush, leaves and grass clippings should be brought to the site. Thank you for your cooperation. The city reminds ...

Brisk pace on tennis courts construction

Local News June 12, 2026

FAIRMONT – Having started on the last week of school, crews are hitting their stride on a project to redo the Fairmont High School tennis courts. Fairmont Area Schools Director of Buildings and Grounds, Tyler Garrison, said the issues the previous courts had were going on for multiple ...