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Two local graduates achieve American FFA Degrees

MARTIN COUNTY – Ryelynn Forsberg and Jorvik Jensen, 2024 graduates of Martin County West and Granada-Huntley-East Chain, respectively, have become part of an elite group with the successful completion of their American FFA Degrees, recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on ...

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, October. 28 12:04 a.m. — Police received a report of suspicious circumstances in the 1600 block of S. Prairie Avenue. 5:41 a.m. — Police received a report of a harassment restraining order violation in the 1800 block of Albion Ave. 10:37 a.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 1300 block of Johnson St. 11:12 a.m. — Police received a report of fraud in the 1000 block of Highway 15. 12:23 p.m. — Police received. Report of criminal damage done to a property in the 1200 block of N. Park Street. 1:31 p.m. — Police received a report of ...

Region, city team up for community planning events

FAIRMONT – In a collaborative effort between the Region Nine Development Commission and the Fairmont Economic Development Authority, two separate discussion events will be held on Fairmont’s economic future on Nov. 5 at The Hive. The events are a part of a year-long effort to collect feedback and information across Martin County. Region Nine Development Commission Economic Recovery Planner Alejandra Bejarano said they are engaging with different cities and counties throughout the region. “Over the past year, I've been attending different fairs and pop-up events that we've been ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Sarah A. Bradley, 52, of Appleton, Wis.; Benjamin D. Conrad, 48, of Grafton, Wis.; each fined $125. Window tint violation (less than 50 percent light transmittance) — David A. Miller, 38, of Ceylon; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Elaine Duvall, 55, of Wood Dale, Ill.; Elicia M. Gunzenhauser, 27, of Winnebago; each fined $125; Allison R. Kolling, 23, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Hunter L. Peltier, 32, of Lakewood, Wash.; Lillian D. Ryman, 18, of Rapid City, S.D.; each fined $145. Fail to change address/name ...

Forum seeks answers from candidates

SHERBURN — The Sherburn Civic and Commerce Club sponsored their Political Forum for this election year on Tuesday at the Sherburn Theatre. There were approximately 50 people in attendance to hear candidates for local and county offices. The candidates present were: Brandon Clarke, Bethany Miller and Tom Studer who are some of the candidates for the Martin County West (MCW) School Board; Richard Koons and Julie Laue who are candidates for the fourth district for Martin County Commissioners; Matt Owens who is a candidate for Martin County Sheriff; Sarah Kramer and Michael Krutzman who ...

Election Day on Nov. 3

WELCOME — Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Be careful driving and watch for children trick or treating. Dunnell City Hall will have a Halloween party for children from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sherburn Park will have a Halloween event for children from 3 to 5 p.m. Temperance Lake Ridge will have ...