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New MN law allows ‘happy hour’ for seniors

Local News April 30, 2026

FAIRMONT— An omnibus liquor bill that passed earlier this month in Minnesota includes a “grandparents’ happy hour” that will allow nursing homes and assisted living facilities to serve alcohol to residents and their guests starting Aug. 1. According to house.mn.gov, the issue of alcohol in some facilities arose when staff at Amira Choice in Champlin learned that licensed facilities like theirs weren’t allowed to coordinate a happy hour without a permit — and their city didn’t have a liquor permit that fit their situation. While the bill will no doubt allow some other ...

Olson named most effective Republican lawmaker

Local News April 30, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Center for Effective Lawmaking recently released the State Legislative Effectiveness Scores for Minnesota’s 2023-24 session, and Bjorn Olson, State Representative for District 22A which includes Martin and Faribault Counties, scored the highest out of the Republican ...

Courts

Courts April 30, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Operate vehicle with expired registration — Erika D. Tverberg, 27, of Mora; fined $115. Trenton R. Dickherber, 22, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Cannabis open package-possess in motor vehicle-not compliant packaging or container — Tavoe J. Poulson, 19, of Truman; fined $185. Benjie Rosit, 44, of Fairmont, was convicted of speeding; fined $125. Received an additional change of no proof mv insurance; dismissed. Speeding ...

Spruce Up group looks for donations for plants

Local News April 30, 2026

TRUMAN — If any Truman Veteran has passed within the last year and their family would like to have their name listed on the Memorial Day roll call, contact Pat Jones at (507) 236-4433. We wish Willard and Linda Buelow a happy wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 1. Cards will reach them at ...

CREST to host Carlson Pillow Cleaning Service

Local News April 30, 2026

FAIRMONT — Don’t rest your head on the pillow just yet. Caregiver Response Effort and Service Team (CREST) in Fairmont invites all to bring their pillows to the Carlson Pillow Cleaning Service from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today, Thursday, April 30, at the Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church. “We’re excited for it,” said CREST Executive Director Rob Stauter. Stauter explained that CREST has offered the service to the community for around 10 years, taking on the event after an area church asked if CREST would continue it in its place. Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church ...

Martin Luther experimenting using greenhouse

Local News April 30, 2026

NORTHROP – Since 2018, Martin Luther High School (MLHS) has been able to utilize a combination greenhouse and classroom area built by students and featuring aquaponics and hydroponics for growing plants and fish. Now, they’re using it to grow plants for their first ever plant sale. Using ...