LEGAL MARIJUANA BILL SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) — Surrounded by dozens of cheering people in green clothes, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21 starting in August, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults. “This has been a [...]
CREST TO HOLD VOLUNTEER TRAINING
There will be a training session for anyone that is interested in becoming a CREST volunteer and the opportunity to meet seniors and brighten their lives. The training will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at 6:30pm at the CREST offices, located at 820 Winnebago Avenue, Suite 2 in Fairmont. [...]
FAIRMONT PD OFFICER INJURED ALONG WITH SUSPECT IN PURSUIT
At 3:56 pm Friday, a two vehicle accident on Sailor Street and East 8th Street in Blue Earth resulted in non-life threatening injuries to the persons who were involved. According to a Minnesota State Patrol report: A 2021 Ford Explorer driven by a male Fairmont Police Officer, age 23, of [...]
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE IN FAIRMONT
The Memorial Day festivities in Fairmont begin with flag raising at Veteran's Park at 9:30 a.m. A parade will follow, going up Prairie Avenue to the Martin County Veterans Memorial on Winnebago Avenue. The program begins approximately 10:30 a.m.
NAMES RELEASED IN DOWNTOWN PLAZA PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
On May 14th at 10:45 P.M., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk at Downtown Plaza and 3rd Street in Fairmont. Upon arrival by first responders, it became obvious that the victim had been struck by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle was not at the scene. Ambulance [...]
CARDINALS RANK HIGH ON THE DIAMOND
Fairmont's baseball and softball teams are riding high in their respective state polls. From the Minnesota Softball Coaches Association poll of May 18th: Rank.(prev) School (Section) -(Points) 1.(1) St. Charles (S1)-(84) 2.(3) Fairmont (S2)-(76) 2.(6) Le Sueur-Henderson (S2)-(76) 4.(2) Proctor (S7)-(61) 5.(10) New Ulm (S2)-(58) 6.(11) Belle Plaine [...]
