FAIRMONT – At Monday’s meeting, the Fairmont City Council approved a 2026 road improvement plan that will be funded by grants, special assessments and bonding improvement funds to the tune of $8.12 million. Per the city’s assessment policy, 70 percent of the costs are paid by the city ...
MARTIN COUNTY – Across Martin County, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) are celebrating their accomplishments and group spirit with National FFA Week. At Fairmont High School, there are currently around 50 students involved. FFA Advisor Andrew Moeller said Fairmont’s FFA is involved in ...
Fairmont Speech sees success in Shakopee, Mankato SHAKOPEE/MANKATO — Five members of the Fairmont Speech team competed at the fourth annual Shakopee Wild Thing on Saturday, Feb. 21. Fairmont took first in the Small Entry division. Consolation finals: Oratory: Bel Lutterman is the ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Unreasonable acceleration — Samuel A. Borntrager, 18, of Trimont; fined $125. Operate vehicle with expired registration — Azalia R. Morales Baxter, 22, of Fairmont; fined $115. Speeding — Todd D. Kotewa, 58, of Fairmont; Natasha L. Decorah, 32, of Black ...
FAIRMONT Friday, Feb. 20 9:41 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 200 block of Lake Avenue. 11:32 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 600 block of N. North Avenue. A non-traffic citation was issued. 1:48 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ...
FAIRMONT – With the success of last year still fresh in their minds, Fairmont’s Speech team has had a surge in participation and an eye on growth. Last year, Speech won the Section 2A championship and placed third, competing against all Section A teams. Individually, Leon Yang placed ...