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FAIRMONT Monday, Oct. 12 12:11 a.m. — Police investigated a narcotics complaint in the 2100 block of North State Street. An adult arrest was made. 2:44 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1800 block of Albion Avenue. 11:09 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue. 1:47 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1000 block of Pheasant Avenue. 2:25 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of West 4th Street. 7:08 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was ...

Martin Luther’s rummage sale reaching 40 years

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NORTHROP – Starting as a one-day way to raise money for a school that had just gotten off the ground in the fall of 1986, Martin Luther High School’s rummage sale has ballooned into a massive three-day event on its 40th anniversary. One of those who helped get the rummage sale going was ...

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FAIRMONT Friday, Oct. 9 10:16 a.m. — Police rendered assistace to the ambulance in the 1500 block of Falcon Drive. 2:26 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of West 10th Street. 4:20 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 2100 block of North State Street. 8:30 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 3800 block of Cedar Park Road. 9:12 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 30 block of West Ken Rue Lane. 9:40 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 30 ...

Prospects good for 2026 pheasant season

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Prospects are looking good for pheasant hunting in southwest Minnesota, after a mild winter and conditions that were better for nesting, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says. The DNR's annual roadside wildlife survey found that the pheasant index is up nearly 20 percent from last year. Based on the August roadside pheasant counts, the DNR's pheasant hunting prospect map for this fall shows fair or good prospects across a wide portion of southwest and south central Minnesota. "The increase in the pheasant index across the state and within several regions is good ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Miguel Vega Vega, 35, of Fairmont; fined $135. Speeding — Vinh T. Huynh, 27, of San Jose, Calif.; fined $125; Gary A. Goette, 48, of Dunnell; fined $145. Liquor-consumption by persons under 21 — Logan J. Poore, 19, of Fairmont; fined $185. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Luis M. Martin Chilel, 18, of Fairmont; fined $110. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Matthew J. Jones, 49, of Dakota Dunes, S.D.; fined $125; Heather M. Walker, 44, of Elmore; ...

Arena agreements hashed out

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FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday had a discussion and consideration of next steps regarding the fair board/hockey association agreements. At its meeting on Sept. 14, the council approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Ag Society (Martin County Fair Board) for continued use of the Martin County Arena. However, the contract was approved with an amendment that the repair of steel beams, and the cost associated with it, not be included in the contract. The council at that meeting also approved a one year contract with the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association. City ...