Plans for Potential Rail-to-Trail Connection Moving Forward
Plans for a potential rail-to-trail connection between Jackson and Fairmont are moving forward, although the project is still in its early stages. The Martin County Economic Development Authority heard an update Monday from Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services representative Luke Ewald. The project began with a parks and [...]
Fairmont Man Facing Felony Drug Possession Charge
A 44-year-old Fairmont man is facing a felony drug possession charge following an incident last November. According to a criminal complaint, Nicholas Cassie Thimesch was found slumped over the wheel of a pickup parked in the 800 block of North Elm Street in Fairmont. A citizen had reported seeing him [...]
Woman Who Led Local Authorities on High-Speed Chase, Arrested
A Wisconsin woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through rural Martin County. According to a criminal complaint, 40-year-old Courtney Hyttinen of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, was initially stopped after an officer spotted her vehicle traveling in a ditch near Highway 30 on [...]
President of Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is Retiring
(Fairmont) FAIRMONT — Today marks the final day at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce for longtime employee and outgoing President Kandi Menne. Menne has been with the chamber for 11 years, including the past four as president. She first joined the organization in 2015 as office manager before taking [...]
Fairmont City Council Continues Work on 2027 Budget
The Fairmont City Council continued work on its 2027 budget Tuesday, focusing on capital improvement projects and equipment needs. One major discussion centered on the city’s yard waste site, where $515,000 is currently budgeted for a garage enclosure, burn box and used excavator. Council members questioned the costs and whether [...]
Fowler’s are Martin County Farm Family of the Year
(Fairmont) The Fowler Family was named the Martin County Farm Family of the Year. Their farm has more than 160 years of history and is continuing its family tradition into a sixth generation. The Fowler family farm was established in 1857 by Henry H. Fowler. Ron and Dora Fowler took [...]
