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Police March 28, 2026

FAIRMONT Thursday, March 26 4:20 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of Woodland Avenue. 10:53 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 100 block of Oxford Street. The call was cleared. 8:10 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 900 block of North Prairie Avenue. 8:53 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 2200 block of North State Street. 9:36 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 800 block of South Park Street. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, March 26 1:38 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was ...

After 46 years, DeWar is moving shop

Local News March 28, 2026

FAIRMONT – With 46 years under their belt at 724 East Blue Earth Avenue, DeWar Electric is moving to a new location in Fairmont. Co-Owner Tyler Klingson said there were multiple factors that got the ball rolling on a potential location change. “They're busting at the seams a little bit ...

Area Easter egg hunts planned

Local News March 28, 2026

CEYLON — CREST will host Toolbox for Caregivers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Thursday in April at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn (212 North Prairie). Please sign up for the classes by March 31 at (507) 235-3833. There is a suggested donation of $10 to help pay for the materials. CREST will have a Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Trimont on Apple Street. The presentation will be about colon health and the prevention of colon disease, presented by Windom Area Health. Call (507) 831-0620 to ...

Bus law change felt by local bus drivers, educators

Local News March 28, 2026

FAIRMONT – The Minnesota state house and senate unanimously passed a revision to the current school bus law, which will close loopholes and require drivers to stop sooner. Representative Bjorn Olson, who was part of overseeing the bill as a Transportation Committee member, described what ...

Polar Plunge makes waves for inclusivity

Local News March 28, 2026

FAIRMONT — To support Special Olympics Minnesota and Fairmont High School (FHS) Unified Cardinals, several FHS students, staff, local law enforcement and members of the public braved the freezing plunge at the annual Cool School Polar Plunge on Friday at FHS. FHS junior Mollie Leiding and ...

Courts

Courts March 27, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Welker K. Ann, 75, of Kahoka, Miss.; Arlo W. Jaeger, 86, of Garden City; fined $125. No Minnesota driver’s license — Jonathan R. Chuga Cuasquer, 27, of Saint Paul; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Desirae C. Aarbuckle, 25, of Minneapolis; Justin T. Rios, 36, of Albert Lea; fined $125.