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Santa visits new child care space

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FAIRMONT— Christmas came early for dozens of children at Building Blocks Learning Center and Child Care in Fairmont as they got to officially move into the new center on Dec. 15. To add to the excitement, on the last day before holiday break, the kids got a visit from Santa on ...

Ice safety paramount as temperatures increase

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FAIRMONT – With temperatures in the 30s and 40s over the past few days, being safe on the ice is, as always, of the utmost importance. Martin County Deputy Sheriff Dylan Post said the Sheriff’s Office covers the lakes in the county. “We have boats to patrol the lakes,” he said. ...

‘David’ to play at Sherburn Theatre

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SHERBURN — Christmas Eve is today. Several area churches have special Christmas services. St. John's Lutheran in Sherburn has a 5 p.m. family service and 9 p.m. candlelight/communion service, St. Paul's Lutheran in Wilbert has a 7 p.m. candlelight/communion service, Circle of Faith Parishes ...

Vibrant ‘Christmas’ plants adorn local churches

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FAIRMONT— Widely used in Christmas floral displays, the poinsettia is a plant many will notice adorning the sanctuaries of local churches during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. Dee’s Floral and Designs in Fairmont has delivered dozens of poinsettias to about eight local churches ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Arturo Martinez Jr., 33, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Also convicted of failure to obey traffic control device; fined $50. Operate vehicle with expired registration — Nichelle L. D. ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Monday, Dec. 22 12:12 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 900 block of Johnson Street. A verbal warning was issued. 4:15 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. 8:27 a.m. — Police investigated a threats ...