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Police July 3, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, July 1 1:00 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 12:07 p.m. to 10:49 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. Assistance was rendered to one of the calls. A verbal warning was issued for one of the calls. 12:19 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of Amber Lake Drive. 6:40 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 400 block of North Hampton Street. MARTIN COUNTY Wednesday, July 1 9:24 a.m. — ...

Kahler Automation names new CEO

Local News July 3, 2026

FAIRMONT – With the retirement of Kahler Automation CEO John Christ, CFO Jessica Geelan has been named the new CEO, effective this past Wednesday. Kahler Automation provides automation solutions for agriculture companies. This includes data management, bulk material handling and logistics, ...

AED/Narcan cabinets expand in Fairmont

Local News July 2, 2026

FAIRMONT – After the original was placed at the Jeffery Kot Fields in October by Advocates for Health, two new Public Access Safety Cabinets (PASC) have been added at Gomsrud Park and the Winnebago Diamonds in Fairmont. These cabinets include an AED, Narcan and a Stop the Bleed kit. This ...

Local News July 2, 2026

FAIRMONT – As it works its way through legal challenges, a change in state law is planned to require social media platforms to display a mental health warning to users in Minnesota each time they are accessed, including links to mental health resources. The change was meant to go into effect July 1, but a lawsuit has been filed by NetChoice, a group representing social media messages. A motion has been filed by the MN Attorney General’s Office to dismiss the lawsuit and, if the dismissal is accepted, the AG’s Office has stated it will move to enforce the new law. In his ...

Courts

Courts July 2, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Melissa M. Brase, 44, of Fairmont; Fidencio Paz Torres, 54, of Granada; fined $285. Michael D. Hatfield. 27, of Fairmont, was convicted of overwork/mistreat animals-deprive of food/shelter-m; senecned to jail 30 days, stay 30 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar, surrender dog to the Martin County Humane Society, no alcohol or controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing. ...

Truman Days on July 24-26

Local News July 2, 2026

TRUMAN — The Truman City Library will be closed on Friday, July 3. As we celebrate our nation's independence, let's thank those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Let's respect one another. We won't always agree, but we can always approach our differences with an open mind and ...