FAIRMONT – With January being National Mentoring Month, Kinship of Martin County is full throttle into a new year of assisting local youth. Kinship Executive Director Jen Kahler said their mentees range from ages 5 to 19, and can be in the program for any kind of reason. “Maybe because ...
WELCOME — A retirement party for Officer Sergeant Gina Jorgensen will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today, Jan. 9, at the law enforcement center in Fairmont and from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sherburn City Hall. Jorgensen has worked as a police officer for 37 years. Congratulations and best wishes for the ...
BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board met for its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday. The first item of business was to elect a new board chairman. Bruce Anderson was nominated and elected to be the chairman for 2026. Bill Groskreutz was elected to the position of vice chairman. Public ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Terry L. Kooiker, 46, of Welcome, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of vehicle registration/permit/plates required; fined $30. Driver turning left fails to yield right of way to oncoming traffic — Quilder A. Ramirez De La ...
FAIRMONT Wednesday, Jan. 7 8:24 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 1200 block of Torgerson Drive. 10:33 a.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 100 block of Downtown Plaza. 11:31 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint ...
FAIRMONT – Still in the very early stages, NextEra Energy hosted a coffee and chat at Graffiti Corner in Fairmont on Wednesday afternoon to share information and answer questions from local landowners regarding the Raider Wind Windmill Project. The project would see wind turbines placed on ...