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Through grant, UHD gets baby care upgrade

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FAIRMONT – Thanks to a $65,267 grant from the Fairmont Community Hospital (FCH) Foundation, United Hospital District (UHD) in Fairmont has received an obstetric (OB) care ultrasound and a transcutaneous bilirubin meter for newborn jaundice screening. Foundation Director Kayla Caven said ...

Martin Co. gives OK for upcoming bridge work

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting on Tuesday where they heard from County Engineer Kevin Peyman regarding two grant agreements for Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP) funds. “They’re both similar, both for projects we talked about last year,” ...

BE approves Linton Street work

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BLUE EARTH— The final assessment hearing for the South Linton Area Street & Utility Improvement project was held at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. City Engineer Ben Rosol held a presentation for the council and the assembled members of the public, explaining the ...

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10

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SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program about phone service will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, May 6, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. Call (507) 235-3833 for more information or to RSVP for the program and lunch. These programs are free to senior citizens in ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Balbino Castro Picornio, 25, of Fairmont, was convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Also convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Speeding — Erin R. Firchau, 18, of ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Monday, May 4 11:47 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 2:06 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of East Anna Street. The civil issue was resolved. 3:22 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the ...