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Mahoney Field at FHS recognized with national award

FAIRMONT – Out of submissions from colleges, universities, high schools and park departments across America, Mahoney Field at Fairmont High School (FHS) was one of 94 recognized as Pioneer Athletics’ Fields of Excellence. The natural grass field is part of the 40 acres managed by ...

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, April 15 2:54 a.m. to 2:24 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 8:24 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 200 block of Cambridge Street. 10:32 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of Oxford Street. 11:28 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 700 block of North State Street. 7:16 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 100 block of East 1st Street. 8:41 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in ...

Briefly

Hwy 22/Hwy 109 detour in Wells begins April 28 WELLS – The detour for the Highway 22 and Highway 109 construction project in Wells will begin on Tuesday, April 28, weather permitting, as crews start work on the 2026-27 improvement project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The 2026-27 project includes pavement and utility improvements, upgraded bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and new safety features such as slightly narrower lanes, intersection changes, curb extensions and bike lanes. Highway 109 in Wells will be closed to through-traffic ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver turning left fails to yield right of way to oncoming traffic — Polly A. Mosloski, 71, of Fairmont; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Hands-free law-hold wireless communications device with one or both hands — Andrew M. Thedens, 34, of Rochester; fined $135. Gary L. Liscano, 39, of Corpus Christi, Texas, was convicted of criminal sexual conduct-second-degree-contact under 14-actor&gt-36m older; fined $3,894.84, sentenced to jail 66 days, credit for time served 66 days, commit to correctional facility 48 months, stay 25 years, ...

Vendor show planned for May 2

WELCOME— American Red Cross blood drives will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Friday, April 17, at the American Legion Hall in downtown Fairmont, and from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27 at Martin Luther High School in Northrop. Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), visit ...