Ryan and Christa Wolner Back in Jail
(Blue Earth County) A mother and son charged in connection with the killing of a North Mankato teenager are back in jail. Eighteen-year-old Ryan Wolner and 53-year-old Christa Wolner are being held in the Blue Earth County Jail on pending charges related to allegedly owning or possessing a machine gun, [...]
Fairmont School Board Considers Bond Referendum
(Fairmont) The Fairmont School Board is considering putting another building bond referendum before voters. The district’s previous 21-point-7-million-dollar referendum failed in November 2025. It included improvements to the fine arts learning center, a secure entry and office addition, locker room renovations, building updates and districtwide maintenance projects. Superintendent Andy Traetow [...]
Location and Design Approved but Final Design of Pickleball Courts in Fairmont on Hold
(Fairmont) Fairmont city officials have settled on a location and size for new pickleball courts, but final design work is on hold for now. The City Council Monday unanimously approved a plan for four tournament-ready courts at the north corner of the Jeffery Kot soccer fields. Shade structures are included, [...]
Two Fairmont People Sustain Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Accident Sunday
(Windom) Two people from Fairmont were injured in a motorcycle accident late on Sunday evening. Trent Johnson was riding a 2007 Kawasaki and Donna Johnson was on a 2006 Honda Cruiser. They were travelling northbound on highway 71 when they struck a deer. Both were transported to Sanford in Sioux [...]
City of Fairmont Needs Input on Potential Downtown Improvements
FAIRMONT — The city of Fairmont is asking residents for input on potential improvements to the downtown area. A new online survey is open through September 11th, asking what could encourage people to spend more time downtown, including easier parking, outdoor dining, better lighting, public art, greenspace and a cleaner [...]
Day 4 of the Martin County Fair
It’s Day Four of Minnesota’s Other Big Fair and its Senior Citizen day at the fair. Anyone 62 and over gets into the fair for half price. Midway opens up at 1:00 today and has unlimited rides for $27 from 1:00 to 5:00. Timberworks Lumberjack Shows are at 2:00, 4:00 [...]
