Sheriff’s Office ready to take on more coverage
FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from Chief Deputy Corey Klanderud of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office about the department’s takeover of policing services for the city of Truman. In the fall of 2024, the Truman City Council voted 4-1 to dissolve its municipal police department and instead go with the county for policing services at the annual cost of $181,999.96 in 2025. The county later approved the request. On Tuesday, the board approved Joshua Nelson as a full-time deputy with the sheriff’s office with a Feb. 24 start date. Commissioner ...