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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Kenner L. Cruz Aguilar, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Also convicted of no insurance owner; fined $200. Window restrictions-windshield tinted or glazed — Juan Hernandez, 19, of Fairmont; fined $135. Speeding — Grant S. Hoekstra, 18, of Waupun, Wis.; Adam M. Moe, 43, of East Troy, Wis.; Todd J. S. Palmquist, 32, of Elmore; Ryer B. Greenfield, 19, of Waupun, Wis.; Jeri J. Schmidt, 39, of Blue Earth; fined $125; Srikanth Palanisamy, 33, of Washington, D.C.; fined $135; Eldon S. Dieterly, 19, of Chicago, ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Jessica L. Anderson, 53, of Fairmont; fined $285. Pedestrian/wheelchair fails to walk on left side of roadway/use sidewalk — Dannette C. Salisbury, 44, of Fairmont; fined $105. Forestry-open burning-prohibited garbage — Anthony C. Schultz, 34, of Sherburn; fined $185. Speeding — Wendy E. Howard, 70, of Granada; fined $125; Leslie L. Durland, 79, of Sheridan, Wyo.; fined $145. Child pass restr system-age four or older/booster seat/safety belt — Teyra M. Morgan, 33, of Houston, ...

Candidate hears out Martin County’s concerns

FAIRMONT – Around 75 people filled the Martin County Library in Fairmont on Thursday as Democratic candidate Jake Johnson made his 20th of 21 stops across the 1st congressional district. Johnson is a math teacher in Rochester, who first entered the race over a year ago. Starting June 20, ...

Local radio station adjusting to growth

FAIRMONT – After around 15 years as a small, 100-watt station with a 65-foot tower that only covered the Martin County Area, KYEJ now reaches a potential audience of 70,000 people, extending into Iowa, along I-90, and across five counties, as well as expanding to a second radio station for ...

Blood drives in September in Fairmont

CEYLON — Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in September, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at St. Paul Community Church in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for coffee, treats and fellowship. Coffee Lovers will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Thursday, in the banquet room ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Aug. 27 12:06 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. 1:16 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 300 half-block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:01 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:53 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 400 block of Webster Street. 7:14 p.m. — Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of East 4th Street. 9:12 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance ...