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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 ...

Police

Police July 2, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, June 30 3:47 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1200 block of Victoria Street. 7:55 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the calls was cleared. Assistance was rendered to one of the calls. 1:02 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 900 block of East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont. 1:52 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of South Grant Street. 5:04 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at 3rd Street and Park Street. 5:53 ...

Civic and Commerce Club meets July 2

Local News July 1, 2026

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 1 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program will be about cremation and funerals by speaker Ean Sinn. Please RSVP at 507-235-3833. These educational and fun programs ...

Federal veterans legislation stalled as state groups, locals push back

Local News July 1, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY – The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a collection of around 60 bills related to veterans funding at the federal level, was pulled from being voted on last Friday by the U.S. House of Representatives due to pushback from veterans, including local voices. Disabled American Veterans Minnesota Legislative Director Trent Dilks, who served in Iraq with the Fairmont Unit and graduated from Truman High School, said the major issue is cutting compensation for veterans with tinnitus and making significant reductions in helping those with sleep apnea. “It's saying that ...

Church introduces Community Prayer Garden

Local News July 1, 2026

FAIRMONT — At Fairmont United Methodist Church, one might notice an array of plants complementing the exterior. In addition, inside the church’s courtyard, one can find the newly introduced Community Prayer Garden. “The [garden] is more outward facing. We always had in mind that it was ...

Police

Police July 1, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, June 29 12:18 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 12:30 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance at Prairie Avenue and Day Street. 1:10 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 3:38 p.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of West Lair Road. 3:43 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of Willow Street. The civil issue was resolved. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, June 29 4:30 a.m. — A ...