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Courts July 18, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Amanda L. Frank, 38, of Welcome; fined $125; Pamela M. Irma Ciaburri, 43, of San Francisco, Calif.; Symahzshay V. Salazar, 24, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $145. Instruction permit violation-18 years or older — Gilberto Orozco Garcia, 21, of Welcome; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Noah J. Gleue, 19, of Neosho Falls, Kansas; fined $135. Lindsey M. Kruse, 20, of Granada, was convicted of hands-free law-hold wireless communications device with one or both hands; fined $135. Also convicted of seat belt ...

Sundaes in the Park on Sunday in Trimont

Local News July 18, 2026

CEYLON — Ceylon's Summer Auction is today, Saturday, July 18. There are a few garage sales available. Enjoy the auction and respect residents’ private property. Remember, there are speed limits in the city. Dunnell’s 125th anniversary celebration is today, Saturday, July 18. At 9 a.m., ...

Kayak program posting positive results

Local News July 18, 2026

FAIRMONT – As the years have passed since the kayak rentals were first posted at Gomsrud Park by the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, it has become more recognized and is continuing to grow and gain popularity. The program started in 2018 and looked slightly different from what it does ...

Ceylon talks Emerald Ash Borer treatment

Local News July 17, 2026

CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Kevin Njoes from the Terreplenish (ash tree treatment) part of Easy Environmental Solutions reported to the council on the treatments available for the 58 ash trees on city property (eight in the park and 50 others), with possible 30-plus resident trees paid by residents. Njoes reported that he looked at trees in the city and rated them with one if they were beyond help (dead) and 10 if they were perfectly healthy and most trees he listed were about four or five. The deterioration happens quickly, within months. He ...

Courts

Courts July 17, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Douglas A. Garcia-Gonzalez, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Driver fails to stop for STOP sign — Joan A. Betsinger, 75, of Spring Valley; fined $135. Speeding — Tallin C. Cook, 23, of Truman; Jesse E. Thiel, 47, of Lakeville; fined $125; Marc C. Buckland, 36, of Beverly, Mass.; fined $135; Peter A. Harasztos, 40, of Nashotah, Wis.; fined $145. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT ...

Fairmont man gets returns on nature exploration project

Local News July 17, 2026

FAIRMONT – Having lived in Fairmont all his life, Corey Gatewood knew he wanted to get people out and about to explore the natural features of Fairmont. The answer? Hiding a bait puck. The puck, which looks similar to a hockey puck, is 3-D printed by his 10-year-old daughter, Kallyn. It ...