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County EDA recommends Cress abatement

Local News July 1, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) gave its recommendation to the Martin County Commissioners regarding the Cress refrigeration new building project tax abatement request at Tuesday's special meeting. In the request presented to the board, Cress Refrigeration Owners Nick and Sam Cress said the abatement will allow them to expand the business, increase their service area and provide faster service by increasing employee count. The project’s current expected cost is $1,074,975 for a 6,400 square foot commercial building, used for 1,300 square feet of ...

Cooler June giving way to heat wave

Local News June 30, 2026

FAIRMONT – Through the Fourth of July, a combination of high temperatures and humidity is going to provide a muggy background to the end of June and beginning of July. Throughout the month of June, National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Dunleavy said temperatures have been relatively cooler than average, which makes an even greater difference in how this week will feel. “With this week's heat, there's a little more of a stark feeling of a difference, just because it's been a little bit cooler than what we've anticipated for this time of year,” he said. As for what’s ...

Courts

Courts June 30, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Sai P. Chittampalli, 26, of Bellevue, Wash.; Jennifer L. Valentyn, 46, of Warsaw; Carter J. Halvorson, 27, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Richard A. Prestegard, 45, of Frost; fined $125; Noah J. Wolter, 26, of Fairmont; fined $135; Armin L. Kronback, 26, of Chatham, Ga.; fined $225. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Trenton D. Bolton, 32, of Fairmont; fined $110. Theresa M. Revland, 27, of Ceylon, received a stay of adjudication for theft-take/use/transfer movable prop-no consent; fined $1,123.40, sentenced to jail 12 days, ...

Police

Police June 30, 2026

FAIRMONT Friday, June 26 6:11 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 800 block of Goldfinch Street. 8:30 a.m. to 6:28 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the animals in question was transported. One of the animals in question was quieted. 11:54 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of Burton Lane. A verbal warning was issued. 12:34 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1100 block of Indus Street. 1:03 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in ...

Athletes fly high at Vault the Plaza

Local News June 30, 2026

FAIRMONT – Local pole vaulters, and additional athletes from around the country, made Fairmont their proving ground on Saturday as they worked to improve themselves at Vault the Plaza, which took place on downtown Fairmont. Event Coordinator Crystal Hanson said for multiple years, they have ...

Black bears spotted near Sleepy Eye

Local News June 30, 2026

SLEEPY EYE — Joe Hoffmann got up to make some coffee at about 6:30 a.m. Friday and got a big surprise when he looked out the window. “It was pretty surprising to see a black bear walking through the yard,” said Hoffmann, who farms about a mile west of the Sleepy Eye Lake ...