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Sherburn talks building repairs

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SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council met on Monday and the council discussed a quote from Access Lift to repair the lift in the Community Building for $1,194. The other repairs needed for the Community Hall such as deteriorating structure, bathrooms closed, water lines and issues were discussed. A question of who uses the Community Hall part was answered by Clerk Andrea Ballard that there are several active users. The council tabled a decision until more information is brought to the council. A question of what repairs should be done if there are more repairs to be done and the ...

County hears success of abatement program

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from County Assessor, Jessica Laue, who gave an update on the county’s property tax abatement program. The program started with a passed resolution in 2020 and offers up to 100 percent abatement of the county’s portion of real estate taxes on new, single family homes for up to five years. In the last six years 50 property tax abatement requests have been approved in Martin County. “These represent a total estimated new construction value of $21.9 million,” Laue said. “Based off of the 2025 assessment ...

Faribault Co. considers CEDA contract

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BLUE EARTH— With the end of the year approaching, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners are still in the process of making their final budget determinations. At their meeting on Tuesday, the board members spent quite a bit of time discussing the contract the county has with CEDA (Community and Economic Development Associates). “Our contract with the county is a one-year contract,” CEDA regional manager Dave Schmidt reminded the board. “The contract runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.” Currently, Faribault County has a four-day-per-week/32 hours per week contract with ...

Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Xayan G. Dixon, 20, of Billings, Mont.; Jennifer L. Stout, 45, of Billings, Mont.; fined $110. Expired registration — Raymond P. Keller, 69, of Lake City; fined $115. Driving after revocation — Luis R. Rodriguez Burgos, 32, of Fairmont; fined $285. Speeding — Jada R. D. Scott, 21, of Sheridan, Wyo.; fined $125.

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FAIRMONT Monday, Oct. 19 6:48 a.m. to 10:36 a.m. — (3) suspicious people were reported in Fairmont. 1:23 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1000 block of North Prairie Avenue. 2:58 p.m. to 11:08 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 4:05 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1500 block of Falcon Drive. 8:37 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1800 block of Albion Avenue. 8:49 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of Willow Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, Oct. ...

Amendment could boost area school districts

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MARTIN COUNTY – Alongside votes for national, state and local offices, an amendment to give more money to school districts without taking more from the taxpayers is also on the upcoming general election ballot. The amendment language on the ballot will read “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?” What makes this different from other votes is any ballot that leaves ...