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(AP) - Coventry, VT A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the time of the Sept. 11 attacks, his family said. Agent David Christopher Maland, 44, was killed Monday afternoon following a traffic stop, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said in a statement. A German national in the country on what the FBI called a current visa was killed and an injured suspect was taken into custody and is being treated at a local hospital. Maland, who was [...]

The Green Plains Energy plant in Fairmont closed abruptly on Thursday, January 16th. The plant, which according to the Green Plains website had 59 employees, had been in operation since 2014. The plant, which originally opened in 2008, was purchased from BioFuel Energy along with a plant in Wood River, Nebraska in 2012 for $101 million. The company, headquartered in Omaha, also owns facilities in Superior, and Shenandoah, Iowa, along with three other ethanol plants in Nebraska.

United Hospital District (UHD), an independent and award-winning healthcare system based in southern Minnesota, announced today that they are now offering Direct Access Lab Testing services at their Blue Earth location. Direct Access Lab Testing allows patients to order certain selected single and multiple tests quickly and conveniently without the need to see a health care provider. This service was developed to help patients monitor certain ongoing health risks. It is a helpful tool but should not be used as a substitute for visiting a health care provider on a regular basis. All testing is performed in their accredited laboratory. Direct [...]

The annual KSUM Community Kamp For Kids is taking place now. City Of Lakes Media, the Sentinel, and Fairmont Photo Press along with the local Boy Scout troops will be helping to stock the Salvation Army Food Shelf on Saturday. KSUM will be broadcasting live on Saturday morning from 8 to 10 am with the latest updates. Items needed are non-perishable food, toiletries such as diapers and baby wipes, and new toys. Cash donations and checks are also accepted at the Salvation Army headquarters at 3rd and Downtown Plaza in Fairmont. Place the donation bags in front of your front door [...]

Martin County Commissioner District 1 Kevin Kristenson 1,186 60.91% Micheal Anderson 754 38.73%   District 3 Joe Loughmiller 1,298 65.52% Michael Schutz 677 34.17%   District 5 Nonpartisan Billeye Rabbe 1,148 55.57% Nonpartisan Tyler Ask            912 44.14%   Ceylon Mayor Judith Perkins 83 John Gibeau 67 Marvin Zehm 6   Ceylon City Council (Top 2 Vote Getters Elected) Nonpartisan Jody Scott 62 21.53% Nonpartisan Armin Kronback 31 10.76% Nonpartisan Thomas Plumoff 56 19.44% Nonpartisan Terry Muller 76 26.39% Nonpartisan Tiffany Marlin 63 21.88%   Dunnell City Council (Top 2 Elected) Mary Petersen 47 31.13% Jeremiah Heifner [...]

The City of Fairmont Park and Street Departments are preparing for the upcoming 2024 Curbside Leaf Pick-up. Crews will be making one pass though the City. Barring inclement weather or any other unanticipated events, pick-up will be based on your location and the schedule, as shown below. Sections Section 1: Properties north of Blue Earth Avenue/Lake Avenue Section 2: Properties south of Blue Earth Avenue/Lake Avenue and north of Lair Road/Cardinal Street Section 3: Properties South of Lair Road/Cardinal Street Click here for a map of Fairmont, by sections 2024 Schedule Section 1: November 4 – November 8 Section 2: November [...]

 Nine students were injured when a school bus crashed into a truck in Redwood County Wednesday morning. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of County Road 7 and 280th Street involving a bus for the Wabasso School District. The students were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Authorities say the bus driver, Edward Aslesen, 72, of Milroy, failed to yield before crashing into a Ford F550, driven by Brandon Tusler, 23, of Welcome. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol, The Wabasso Fire Department and Ambulance [...]

Halloween in Fairmont is a beloved tradition that brings the whole community together. With local businesses and residents getting involved, there’s no shortage of fun and treats. Whether you’re a fan of spooky decorations, creative costumes, or just the thrill of gathering goodies, Fairmont’s Halloween festivities offer something for everyone!   OCTOBER 31 EVENTS: - Prowl on the Plaza: Come downtown for a delightful Trunk or Treat event featuring local businesses from 4-5pm! Capture the magic of the evening with fun photo opportunities, all while enjoying a safe environment with closed streets for your little goblins.   - Woodland Avenue: Head [...]

A Lismore man has been charged with being drunk while driving an ATV into a ditch late Sunday evening, killing one of his three passengers. Calvin Loosbrock, 35, is facing three felonies, including two counts of vehicular homicide and 2nd-degree manslaughter, after charges were filed against him on Monday in connection with the crash on Saturday, Oct. 5, which resulted in the death of Sara Mara Pittman, 43, of Fairmont. According to the complaint, Nobles County Deputies responded to a report of a side-by-side accident in Lismore, Nobles County, at around 12:25 a.m. Deputies were told one of the passengers was [...]

Four people were injured when a van and an SUV crashed Sunday evening at an intersection between St. James and Mountain Lake. Flor Limones, 70, of Butterfield, was driving a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country south on Watonwan County Road 5 at 8:10 p.m. and was at the intersection with Highway 60 when the van and a westbound 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander collided, the State Patrol said. Limones was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. The SUV's driver, Wade Anthony Nelson, 58, and two of his passengers, Erik Nelson, 33, of Sioux Falls, and Jackie Ann Nelson, 63, [...]