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Faribault Co. considers CEDA contract

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BLUE EARTH— With the end of the year approaching, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners are still in the process of making their final budget determinations. At their meeting on Tuesday, the board members spent quite a bit of time discussing the contract the county has with CEDA (Community and Economic Development Associates). “Our contract with the county is a one-year contract,” CEDA regional manager Dave Schmidt reminded the board. “The contract runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.” Currently, Faribault County has a four-day-per-week/32 hours per week contract with ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Xayan G. Dixon, 20, of Billings, Mont.; Jennifer L. Stout, 45, of Billings, Mont.; fined $110. Expired registration — Raymond P. Keller, 69, of Lake City; fined $115. Driving after revocation — Luis R. Rodriguez Burgos, 32, of Fairmont; fined $285. Speeding — Jada R. D. Scott, 21, of Sheridan, Wyo.; fined $125.

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FAIRMONT Monday, Oct. 19 6:48 a.m. to 10:36 a.m. — (3) suspicious people were reported in Fairmont. 1:23 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1000 block of North Prairie Avenue. 2:58 p.m. to 11:08 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 4:05 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1500 block of Falcon Drive. 8:37 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1800 block of Albion Avenue. 8:49 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of Willow Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, Oct. ...

Amendment could boost area school districts

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MARTIN COUNTY – Alongside votes for national, state and local offices, an amendment to give more money to school districts without taking more from the taxpayers is also on the upcoming general election ballot. The amendment language on the ballot will read “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?” What makes this different from other votes is any ballot that leaves ...

Sherburn Theatre to show movie this weekend

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SHERBURN — CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. The program will be about music therapy. Lunch will follow. These educational and fun events are free for Martin County senior citizens. CREST ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Nathan T. Nowak, 37, of Welcome; fined $285. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Juan Perez Luis, 49, of Fairmont; fined $185. Speeding — Fernando Enriquez, 28, of Renville; fined $125. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Brianna L. Guy, 30, of Fairmont; fined $110. Move over-passing parked auth veh -2 lanes in same direction — Hoda B. Kurabi, 43, of Mississauga, On.; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after ...