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Foster program looking to replenish from placement shortage

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FAIRMONT – Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) has seen the number of licensed foster homes shrink in recent years and is looking for people to help provide much-needed options for children in need. The shrinkage is bittersweet, according to FMCHS Social Worker Jen ...

Our Savior in Ceylon to close

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CEYLON — For 126 years Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ceylon has faithfully called all to faith. On June 20, 2026 they will officially close the building and decommission the congregation at a 2 p.m. service at the church. The congregation around 1870 was only a small flock and services were ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver fails to yield right of way to funeral procession — Zoey M. Tasseff, 19, of Truman; fined $135. Speeding — Lemuel H. Crowder V, 37, of Billings, Mont.; fined $125; Maxwell T. Ward, 27, of Rye, N.H.; fined $285. No insurance owner — Willow W. ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, June 12 8:17 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1500 block of Albion Avenue. 10:09 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 300 block of West Lair Road. 11:29 a.m. to 1:12 p.m. — (3) disturbances/disorderly ...

With towing business, local man achieves dream

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FAIRMONT – After several years honing his skills in and around the Fairmont area, Cameron Meyer has captured his dream by opening up his own business, CM Auto Repair and Towing. Meyer went to college for auto repair right out of high school, and has spent nearly 15 years working for ...

Garden Club continues to flourish in 65th year

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FAIRMONT — Things are blossoming for the City of Lakes Garden Club, which, celebrating its 65th anniversary, is still leaving its mark in Fairmont. “It’s wonderful,” said club president and acting secretary Leslie Walkowiak, who has been a member for 12 years, club president for six ...