Trimont Woman Facing Felony Assault Charge
A Trimont woman is facing a felony assault charge after authorities say she stabbed a man during a confrontation at a Martin County home. Forty-four-year-old Melissa Brase has been charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, deputies responded Tuesday to a report of a knife assault [...]
Three Charged in Connection with Tyson Goodsell Murder Now Out on Bond
Three people who were arrested this week in connection with the murder of Tyson Goodsell are all out on bond. Jaxson Sageng, Devon Bakke, and Christa Wolner all posted non-cash bonds meaning they signed an agreement saying they would follow the stipulations of their release. If they break the agreement, [...]
Fairmont CER Moves Back to Elementary School
(Fairmont) Fairmont Community Education and Recreation is moving back to Fairmont Elementary School after spending the past five years at the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus building. CER is relocating into the space formerly occupied by Open Door Health Clinic, with the move timed to be completed before students return for [...]
Madelia Health Receives $3 Million Loan from Madelia EDA
(Madelia) The Madelia Economic Development Authority has approved a $3 million loan to Madelia Health as the rural hospital works through ongoing financial challenges. Hospital officials call the funding a lifeline that will help maintain local healthcare services, while city leaders say the investment is essential to protecting one of [...]
Martin County Wheelage Tax Remains in Place
The Martin County Board of Commissioners is keeping the county's $10 wheelage tax in place for now. During Tuesday's meeting, commissioners discussed whether the tax is still needed after the county implemented a half-cent transportation sales tax last year. County Engineer Kevin Peyman said the wheelage tax generates about $220,000 [...]
Daycare Shortage Concerns Grow in Local Community
(Sherburn) The Sherburn City Council heard concerns Monday night about a growing childcare shortage in the community after two daycare providers closed in the past month. Residents told the council many families are now traveling long distances for childcare, and with another provider planning to retire, they urged the city [...]
