3 days ago · FAIRMONT — Darrell Dean DeWar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, sponsor, and friend, passed on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born to Bob and Dorothy DeWar, Darrell leaves behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, the triumph of sobriety, and a life filled with love. Darrell was a […]

6 days ago · TRIMONT — A Celebration of Life Service for DiAnn Bloomquist, 85, of Trimont, Minn. will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at First Lutheran Church in Trimont with burial in First Lutheran Cemetery in rural Trimont, Minn. DiAnn was called to her eternal rest on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2025, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care […]

6 days ago · Courts Courts. MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT No Minnesota driver’s license — Pedro Perez Solis, 31, of Buffalo Lake; fined ... Courts. MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Failure to yield right of way-making left turn — Steven D. Langford, 76, of ...

Dec 26, 2024 · SHERBURN — The Sherburn site for Christmas Tree recycling is Sherburn Nursery, and the Fairmont drop site is the City Street Shop on Margaret Street. Trees may be Recycled at these sites from Dec. 26 to Jan. 10. Do not recycle artificial trees, wreaths or roping, ornaments, lights, or garbage. Questions may be directed to […]

Jan 18, 2025 · MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Angela M. Arndt, 45, of Blue Earth; Michael L. Schmit, 34, of Winnebago; William J. Wieseler, 37, of Waseca; each fined $285. Kelly A. Unger, 32, of Winnebago was convicted of careless driving; fined $185. Also convicted of operating a motor vehicle with […]

Dec 26, 2024 · FAIRMONT— Once she got bit by the travel bug, Elizabeth Vineyard started checking destinations off her list. Last month she just reached an accomplishment as she visited her 50th state, Hawaii, for her 50th birthday. Vineyard grew up in Texas but had family in both New York and Florida so she did a little traveling […]

Dec 24, 2024 · FAIRMONT—When Steven McDonald started working for the Martin County IT Department, he was its first and only employee. By March 1998, information technology had progressed to the point that a dedicated specialist was needed to manage these communications across Martin County. After eight years of working with …

Dec 21, 2024 · FAIRMONT— Three Martin County Commissioners are retiring at the end of this year after serving the residents of Martin County a combined 34 years. Elliot Belgard, Steve Flohrs and Kathy Smith all gave immeasurable contributions to the county during their years of service. Prior to becoming commissioners, they each were involved in a form of […]

TRIMONT — Erwin C. Atzenhoefer, 85, of rural Trimont, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Erwin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at Waverly Lutheran Church in …

6 days ago · GIRLS HOCKEY FAIRMONT 5, MORRIS-BENSON 2 FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Cardinals (13-9-1) cruised by Morris-Benson 5-2 in a nonconference hockey game Friday night. Leading the Cardinals was Mariel Parish with two goals and an assist, while Francesca Martin added a goal. Alexis Haycraft added a goal and an assist, while …