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Plea Deal For Minnesota Child’s Shooting Death Appears in Doubt
Fairmont, MN (KROC-AM News) - It appears a plea deal stemming from a shooting that took the life of a two-year-old child in southern Minnesota last fall has fallen apart. 34-year-old Colton Mammenga of Welcome is charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter, a felony child endangerment charge, and a gross misdemeanor charge of negligent storage of firearms. Several months ago, a court filing indicated he had reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in Martin County and was set to admit to the felony child endangerment charge in exchange for the dismissal of all the other charges.
Once split, Trimont marks 125 years
TRIMONT– This year marks a big one for the city of Trimont as the northwestern town in Martin County is celebrating 125 years. However, at the time of its establishment in 1899, the city was actually divided into two communities–Triumph and Monterey– and did not merge into one until 1959. The quasquincentennial is being celebrated this year nonetheless.
District offers summer meals
FAIRMONT — Fairmont is making sure children aren’t left hungry this summer. The Fairmont Area School District this week began offering free breakfast and lunch during to ensure families, especially those in economic struggle, have meals. The Summer Foods Program will last until July 26. The breakfast meals are served out of Fairmont Elementary School (FES) between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. The lunch meals are served between 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm.
Police
2:28 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 500 block of Tilden Street. Not able to locate. 9:09 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 300 block of East 3rd Street. A written warning was issued. 9:26 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported...
People and Events
Martin County Library will offer various events next week. First, meet Munchkin the Miniature Horse 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Fairmont Library, 110 N. Park St. in Fairmont and 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Truman Community Building. Munchkin is a miniature horse with dwarfism. Meet Munchkin, enjoy a story and make an art project that helps us celebrate what makes us different and unique. This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Also, join library staff for Books and Brews Morning Edition beginning 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at the Fairmont Library. Staff will highlight books about or set during WWI. Bring your coffee and join them. There is no cost to attend this event and registration is not required.
Candidates look for county seats
FAIRMONT– Eight people in the county are looking to fill three open seats on the Martin County Board of Commissioners during this year’s November election but those eight will be narrowed down to six following the primary election on Aug. 13. Commissioners vacating the seats include Elliot Belgard...
Williamson propels Cardinal Power 14U to GFP Classic gold
FAIRMONT – The Cardinal Power 14U GFP Softball Classic came to a close on July 6 at Winnebago Avenue Sports Complex. There was a last-minute change in venue due to rainfall flooding the fields at Cardinal Park. Divided into two pools, Pool A was made up of Martin County...
Police
8:07 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1100 block of N. North Avenue. Police cleared the call. 9:23 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 800 block of South Park Street. 9:51 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block...
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