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Finstad and Olson speak to veterans, commissioners

FAIRMONT – Thursday was a busy day in Fairmont for both U.S. Representative Brad Finstad and State Representative Bjorn Olson, who hosted a forum for veterans at the American Legion and a meeting with three Martin County County commissioners and two representatives from the Sheriff’s ...

Fall schedule at area churches

WELCOME — We are in the month of October already. Area churches have fall schedule changes. The Circle of Faith Parishes will have Sunday services at 9 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Trimont and 10:30 a.m. services at Trinity Lutheran Church in Welcome during October. St. Luke's ...

State, city candidates consider state and local issues

FAIRMONT – Candidates for Fairmont city council wards, as well as for state house and state representative, took questions from the organizers and the people in the crowd during the second candidate forum at the Fairmont City Council Chambers on Wednesday. Each candidate had one minute to ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Jesse J. Manos, 52, of Okoboji, Iowa, was convicted of theft-take/use/transfer movable prop-no consent; fined $135, sentenced to jail 30 days, stay 27 days for one year, credit for time served three days, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar, do not enter additional locations for term of probation, pay restitution if ordered, restitution is reserved for 30 days. James P. White, 37, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. ...

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, Sept. 30 5:55 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 300 block of South Elm Street. 9:52 a.m. to 4:39 p.m. — (3) suspicious circumstances were reported in Fairmont. 12:57 a.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 1:08 p.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 4:59 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 100 block of West 4th Street. 5:57 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported ...

Coat drive provides for those in need

FAIRMONT – As prices on everyday items, clothes and gas remain at higher levels, Twelve Baskets is bringing back its winter coat and items drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 to ensure everyone has what they need for the coming winter season. Last year, Twelve Baskets had ...