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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Nathan T. Nowak, 37, of Welcome; fined $285. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Juan Perez Luis, 49, of Fairmont; fined $185. Speeding — Fernando Enriquez, 28, of Renville; fined $125. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Brianna L. Guy, 30, of Fairmont; fined $110. Move over-passing parked auth veh -2 lanes in same direction — Hoda B. Kurabi, 43, of Mississauga, On.; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after ...

FAPA serves up success for pickleball community

FAIRMONT – The new Fairmont Area Pickleball Association (FAPA) is serving up pickleball opportunities for Fairmont and the surrounding communities. FAPA President Craig St. John, who has played pickleball for five years said, “It feels good that we have our different groups that formed ...

Leaf pickup breezes into 20th year

FAIRMONT – With the city of Fairmont’s curbside leaf program having started around 2006, there are no signs of stopping as it enters 20 years of providing an important service for Fairmont citizens. Looking back through the past few years, Public Works Superintendent Nick Lardy said the ...

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Oct. 16 7:41 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of Budd Street. 12:22 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 800 block of East 1st Street. 1:50 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Albion Avenue and North Main Street. Saturday, Oct. 17 2:06 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 400 block of South Park Street. 11:09 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 2200 block of North State Street. 1:33 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1500 block of Albion Avenue. ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Oct. 15 12:20 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of South State Street. A non-traffic citation was issued. 11:59 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 800 block of East Margaret Street. 12:58 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 300 block of Lake Avenue. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, Oct. 15 9:09 a.m. to 6:59 p.m. — (3) thefts (including attempts) were reported in Dunnell and Trimont. 4:55 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 400 ...

Events planned at Lake Belt Bar and Grill

CEYLON — A cribbage tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Welcome Legion Hall. All cribbage players are welcome to join. Cribbage tournaments are planned for the second and third Saturdays of each month from October to March at the Welcome Legion ...