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Police July 8, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, July 6 9:00 a.m. to 8:51 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. Two of the civil issues were resolved. 11:50 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of East 9th Street. 1:21 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 2:15 p.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. 4:35 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 800 block of Medical Center Drive. 4:40 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 800 ...

Wild parsnip spreading in Martin County

Local News July 8, 2026

FAIRMONT – With the rain and heat that have cycled through Martin County this summer, a potentially dangerous noxious weed called wild parsnip has increased its foothold in the area. The plant can grow up to six feet tall and can be seen by the yellow, flat flowers that cluster at the top. ...

Courts

Courts July 8, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Chase C. Hillmer, 18, of Fairmont, was convicted of traffic-underage drinking and driving-crime described; fined $235, sentenced to jail 10 days, stay 10 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar, remain law-abiding. Liquor-consumption by persons under 21 — Jackson J. Luhmann, 18, of Granada; fined $185. James R. Lutz, 45, of Welcome, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol; fined $485, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 90 days for one year, unsupervised probation one ...

Having fun

Local News July 8, 2026

Many children jump inside the bounce house during Fairmont Christian School and Small Sprouts Preschool's first Family Fun Fest on Tuesday afternoon in the school's parking lot in Fairmont. Additional offerings included school tours, free books, lemonade, pork chops on a stick by Martin County Pork Producers, ice cream by O'Scoops and more.

Sherburn addresses building concerns

Local News July 8, 2026

SHERBURN — At the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday evening, the council discussed a facility assessment with engineers and architects to look into repairs and maintenance of the sidewalk and the community building concerns, such as heating and the heat exchangers and plumbing, like the bathrooms under the sidewalk. A bid of $48,000 was looked into and other resources that could advise the city about repairs and electrical and infrastructure jobs needed at the community building. This was in response to the council needing more information about capital improvement planning and ...

Faribault Co. also talks wild parsnip concerns

Local News July 8, 2026

BLUE EARTH— A highly invasive plant is becoming more of a problem in Faribault County. “I am receiving more complaints about wild parsnip,” Merrisa Lore, who along with being the county’s drainage manager is also the county ag and weed inspector, told the commissioners at their County Board meeting on Tuesday. “It is starting to become a widespread problem.” The plant can be controlled by mowing or spraying. “We aren’t supposed to be mowing the ditches right now,” Lore said. “And we don’t currently have a county employee licensed for spraying.” It was ...