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Five file Tuesday in Martin County

Local News May 20, 2026

FAIRMONT— Five people filed for five open seats in Martin County on Tuesday. Jaime Bleess filed to retain his seat as District Two County Commissioner. Richard Koons also filed to retain his seat as District Four County Commissioner. Michelle Duncan filed to retain her seat as County Recorder and Chantill Kahler Royer filed to retain her seat as District Two Soil and Water Supervisor. Matt Owens filed for County Sheriff, which is currently filled by Jeff Markquart though Markquart previously indicated that he will not be seeking reelection. The filing period for federal, state and ...

Park Board hears new idea for Gomsrud

Local News May 20, 2026

FAIRMONT – An idea for a potential sand toy library on the Budd Lake side at Gomsrud Park was heard by the Fairmont Park Board, which lacked a quorum, during its meeting on Tuesday. The library would provide a selection of kids' sand toys for all kids to play with, ensuring every child has ...

Faribault Co. recognizes employee

Local News May 20, 2026

BLUE EARTH— It took less than an hour for the Faribault County Board of Commissioners to work through their agenda on Tuesday morning. One item they acted on was passing a resolution by a unanimous vote recognizing Brandee Douglas, the GIS (Geographic Information System) coordinator for Faribault County, with an Excellence in Performance award. “The general purpose of this award is to identify, thank and formally acknowledge those employees of Faribault County that fellow workers feel are deserving of recognition for the special way in which this person functions on the job,” ...

County gets $300,000 of bonding bill for building remodel

Local News May 19, 2026

FAIRMONT— Martin County received good news over the weekend from Representative Bjorn Olson as he shared that $300,000 was included in the $1.24 billion general obligation bonding bill that just passed. The funds will be used to remodel the county-owned building at 1200 N. State Street in ...

Heaven’s Table receives multiple grants as summer approaches

Local News May 19, 2026

FAIRMONT – Heading into their summer season, Heaven’s Table Food Shelf in Fairmont has recently received a total of three grants to help with projects and overall operation. One, from Open Your Heart through their Hunger and Homeless Grant cycle, was sent to Board Chair Greta Lintelman ...

Courts

Courts May 19, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Julia M. Peters, 26, of Madison, Wis.; fined $125. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Cody A. Roberts, 33, of Truman; fined $110. No proof mv insurance — Benjamin J. Novack, 26, of Garvin; fined $285. Operate vehicle with expired registration — Jonathon M. Hall, 38, of Truman; fined $115. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Terry L. Olson, 40, of New Richland; Tabitha L. Vereide, 46, of Albert Lea; Destiney A. Elder-Hall, 25, of Stoughton; fined $125; Christian D. Boyd, 52, of Waukesha, Wis.; fined $145.