Minnesota exports got off to a slower start in 2026. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, first quarter exports totaled $5.8 billion, down 8% from the same period a year ago. The decline was largely driven by a sharp drop in mineral fuel and oil exports to Canada, which fell by...

The Fairmont City Council approved a new amendment to Section 2 of its City Charter on Monday. The change is meant to update old language and remove the possibility for misunderstandings surrounding the city's weak mayor-strong council system, which it has had since inception. Previously the charter laid out the counci...

Emergency crews responded Tuesday to a structure fire at an apartment building near South Stockman Street and Jay Street in Elmore. Initial reports indicated that a mother and child were trapped in a second floor apartment and were visible at a window as firefighters worked to reach them. The child and family pets wer...

Minnesota and Iowa corn and soybean crops remain in generally good condition, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report. Corn emergence in Minnesota reached 98% as of June 21st, slightly ahead of last year's 97% and just behind the five year average of 100%. Corn silking was reported at 1%, matching last year ...

A Fairmont Police Officer has been arrested and is facing criminal sexual conduct charges following a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation. Officer Dustin Wade Schwebke is awaiting formal charges of felony criminal sexual conduct, felony threats of violence, felony witness tampering and misdemeanor d...

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