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Faribault Co. talks IT services

Local News April 23, 2026

BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners had a short agenda to work though when they met for the second time of the month on Tuesday. One of the topics on their list was receiving an update from Allen Aukes of Midwest IT regarding the contract the county has with Midwest IT and additional services which are now being offered by the company. “We no longer require an ongoing long-term contract,” Aukes told the commissioners. “Your decision risk is reduced by having a month-to-month agreement. Most of our new clients are selecting the month-to-month ...

Courts

Courts April 23, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Tomas Perez Perez, 19, of Fairmont, was convicted of traffic-third-degree driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol; fined $810, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 364 days for two years, unsupervised probation two years, no misdemeanor violations or greater, complete booking and fingerprint process within 14 days, contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office to complete booking, complete comprehensive assessment, complete and pay for comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing and follow recommendations in a timely ...

Police

Police April 23, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, April 21 10:03 a.m. to 6:52 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. Assistance was rendered to one of the calls. 9:11 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of North Park Street. A verbal warning was issued. MARTIN COUNTY Tuesday, April 21 2:05 p.m. — A deputy rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 500 block of East 2nd Street South, Truman. 6:53 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 100 block of 110th Street, Sherburn. 8:30 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in ...

MCW School Board hears various reports

Local News April 23, 2026

SHERBURN — The Martin County West (MCW) School Board met on Monday. After review of budget considerations from Dawn Sandbulte, sent from School Management Services, the board decided to use 600 as the projected enrollment number for budget development. Superintendent Cori Reynolds said the MCW baseball team went to a Minnesota Twins vs Cincinnati Reds baseball game and met an MCW alumnus and Cincinnati Reds player, Brandon Williamson. She said one MCW student was featured as a KEYC Weather Kid. MCW High School Principal Autumn Welcome explained that students are almost done with ...

Truman Historical Museum open on Fridays

Local News April 23, 2026

TRUMAN — Truman Public School conferences will be 4 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, April 23. Get Creative With Us will be held from 3 to 5 pm on Monday, April 27, and Monday, May 4 at Truman High School. Please pre-register at (507) 776-2111. Children in grades three and under must be ...

County gives full go ahead for mural repairs

Local News April 22, 2026

FAIRMONT—The Martin County Courthouse dome murals are officially going to be worked on in an attempt to fully repair and restore them after the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a bid of $207,858 for the work. Building Maintenance Supervisor Luke Cyphers said there ...