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Courts April 10, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Haiden M. Wielenga, 19, of Welcome; fined $110. Fail to yield upon entering roadway — Robert D. Leopold, 73, of Welcome; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gildardo Gonzalez Jr., 35, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $200. Also convicted of uninsured vehicle-owner violation; fined $135. Speeding — Seth E. Steiner, 18, of Dalton, Ohio; Adam D. Griffin, 24, of Blue Earth; fined $125. Gildardo Gonzalez, 35, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving after ...

Police

Police April 10, 2026

FAIRMONT Wednesday, April 8 12:10 a.m. — Police investigated a robbery in the 900 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. An adult arrest was made. 2:25 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1300 block of North Park Street. 4:35 p.m. — Police investigated a threat complaint at Winnebago Avenue and State Street. The call was cleared. 6:09 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 300 block of North Orient Street. MARTIN COUNTY Wednesday, April 8 3:07 p.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 400 block of 185th Street, Trimont. 6:30 ...

America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities

Local News April 10, 2026

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...

Courts

Courts April 9, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Arica J. Johnson, 22, of Jackson, was convicted of uninsured vehicle-driver violation; fined $285. Received an additional charge of false claim of vehicle insurance; dismissed. Dakota E. Mitchell, 19, of Delavan, was convicted of careless driving-operate any vehicle carelessly on street or highway; fined $185. Received additional charges of careless driving in city park, and unreasonable acceleration; dismissed. Speeding — Jeffrey P. Jackson, 40, of Chanhassen; fined $125; Martin R. Trierweiler, 32, of Spencer, Iowa; fined $135. Vincent C. Vaughn, ...

Widow of local Red Cross leader hosting blood drive in his honor

Local News April 9, 2026

FAIRMONT – For five years, Joann and Woody Woodward worked together to hold blood drives for the American Legion and Red Cross. Woody was a veteran of the Vietnam War and helped grow his father’s Woodward Broadcasting company by working with KSUM radio and launching KFMC. He was inducted ...

Police

Police April 9, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, April 7 1:18 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of North State Street. 8:45 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 400 block of North State Street. 9:08 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of Tilden Street. 10:50 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 700 block of Willow Street. 4:03 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at 90th Street and Highway 15, Fairmont. 10:22 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1300 block of North ...