HYLIFE PLANT SOLD TO IOWA COMPANY

2023-06-05T07:40:20-05:00

WINDOM, Minn. (AP) — An Iowa pork producer says it it will not keep more than 1,000 employees at a bankrupt Minnesota plant if a judge approves its winning bid to purchase the business. Premium Iowa Pork, based in Hospers, Iowa, bid $13 million to buy the slaughterhouse in Windom, which is the largest employer in the southwestern Minnesota town. The plant was scheduled to close Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. Stacey Ashley, a spokesperson for HyLife, which owns the Windom plant, confirmed in an email that the company had a buyer, pending court approval. She also confirmed Premium Iowa Pork [...]

HYLIFE PLANT SOLD TO IOWA COMPANY2023-06-05T07:40:20-05:00

LEGAL MARIJUANA BILL SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

2023-06-01T12:15:57-05:00

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 long journey with a lot of folks involved,” Walz said. Among them was one of the first governors in the U.S. to openly support marijuana legalization. “For me personally, it’s very wonderful to see a dream of yours over 20 years ago finally happen today, and I’m still alive to see [...]

LEGAL MARIJUANA BILL SIGNED BY GOVERNOR2023-06-01T12:15:57-05:00

CREST TO HOLD VOLUNTEER TRAINING

2023-05-31T10:47:40-05:00

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. CREST volunteers provide “Live In Home Services” such as friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, home helper, minor home repair, transportation, and respite care. Your time with area seniors will make a difference in their lives and enhance yours as well. The need for volunteers at CREST continues to grow, so if you’re [...]

CREST TO HOLD VOLUNTEER TRAINING2023-05-31T10:47:40-05:00

FAIRMONT PD OFFICER INJURED ALONG WITH SUSPECT IN PURSUIT

2023-05-30T07:27:12-05:00

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 Fairmont, was in pursuit of a 2020 Hyundai SUV driven by a female pursuit suspect, age 47, of Cleveland, Ohio, in the City of Blue Earth. The suspect’s vehicle made a u-turn and struck the police squad vehicle.  Both the police officer and the pursuit suspect were transported to Blue Earth [...]

FAIRMONT PD OFFICER INJURED ALONG WITH SUSPECT IN PURSUIT2023-05-30T07:27:12-05:00

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE IN FAIRMONT

2023-05-28T10:51:11-05:00

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.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE IN FAIRMONT2023-05-28T10:51:11-05:00

NAMES RELEASED IN DOWNTOWN PLAZA PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT

2023-05-28T10:42:22-05:00

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 and Air launch was requested, and the victim was airlifted to  St. Marys Hospital in Rochester with serious injuries. Through investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect of the driver of the vehicle. The driver gave a written statement that they did not know what they hit and did not [...]

NAMES RELEASED IN DOWNTOWN PLAZA PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT2023-05-28T10:42:22-05:00

CARDINALS RANK HIGH ON THE DIAMOND

2023-05-18T12:39:57-05:00

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 (S2)-(35) 7.(7) Pequot Lakes (S6)-(33) 7.(9) Pipestone Area (S3)-(33) 9.(4) Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (S8)-(27) 9.(13) Mounds Park Academy (S4)-(27) Others receiving votes: Pierz (S6)-(24), Chatfield (S1)-(23), Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial (S2)-(22), Rockford (S5)-(17), Zumbrota-Mazeppa (S1)-(9), Albany (S6)-(7), Annandale (S5)-(6), Cotter Schools/Hope Lutheran (S1)-(6)   And the Minnesota Baseball Coaches Association Poll: Class AA [...]

CARDINALS RANK HIGH ON THE DIAMOND2023-05-18T12:39:57-05:00

BRANDON WILLIAMSON CALLED UP TO MAJOR LEAGUES

2023-05-16T11:31:20-05:00

Brandon Williamson, a 2016 graduate of Martin County West High School, has been called up from AAA Louisville and has joined the Cincinnati Reds in Denver. He is expected to start tonight's game for the Reds against the Colorado Rockies. Williamson will become the first Martin County native to play in the Major Leagues. After graduating high school, Brandon spent two years and North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Williamson then went on to Texas Christian University, pitching for the Horned Frogs in the Big 12. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2nd Round of the [...]

BRANDON WILLIAMSON CALLED UP TO MAJOR LEAGUES2023-05-16T11:31:20-05:00

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, SEVERELY INURED IN FAIRMONT

2023-05-15T09:04:03-05:00

On Sunday, May 14 at approximately 10:43 pm, Fairmont Police officers responded to a report of a person sleeping in the roadway in the area of Downtown Plaza and 3rd Street in Fairmont. An officer arrived shortly after and quickly determined a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to assist. The vehicle involved had left the scene.   The victim is a 70-year-old male Fairmont resident who transported to Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont, then immediately flown via helicopter to Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester where he is currently listed in critical condition. The name [...]

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, SEVERELY INURED IN FAIRMONT2023-05-15T09:04:03-05:00

OPERATION ROUNDUP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

2023-05-11T13:57:54-05:00

Federated Rural Electric Trust awards scholarships to 9 local graduates   (Jackson, Minn.) -- Nine area graduates have a diploma in one hand and a Federated scholarship in the other. The Federated Rural Electric Trust recently awarded nine $700 scholarships. One scholarship was awarded in each of the six Federated districts, plus three more to the son/daughter of a Federated member for District At-Large where remaining applicants had a second chance to win. These are the same districts used for the co-op’s director elections. The recipients from each district are listed: District 1: Carter Johnson, Lakefield. He graduates from Jackson County [...]

OPERATION ROUNDUP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS2023-05-11T13:57:54-05:00
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