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Pilot scouts program lands in Truman

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TRUMAN – Among multiple pilot programs that Scouting America runs each year, the Trailblazer program is landing in Truman for area second, third and fourth-grade students The Northern Star Council, which covers 37 counties in Minnesota including Martin, opted into this pilot program looking to help communities that need more support on the scouting side. “There are communities, families that we've struggled to serve,” Field Director Erik Karre said. “We said, ‘Hey, this may be a great opportunity for us to try to see if we can serve families and if there's interest from ...

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FAIRMONT Monday, Sept. 28 9:10 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 500 block of North Dewey Street. 10:21 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of South Park Street. 10:22 a.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 300 block of West Lair Road. 10:51 a.m. to 4:18 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. 11:58 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. 2:21 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1000 block of East ...

Toys for Tots returns

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MARTIN COUNTY – After health issues with the previous coordinators last year led to Martin County Toys for Tots being cancelled and the Salvation Army taking over toy distribution, a new coordinator has come on board, and Toys for Tots is back on in 2026. The program is a nationwide effort ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT License plate covers clear or colored — James J. McLaughlin, 31, of Casco, Wis.; Tiffany L. Fichter, 46, of Massillon, Ohio; fined $115. Speeding — Jayden R. Berndt, 25, of Truman; fined $125; Krystina N. Perez, 38, of La Salle, Ill.; Hollind J. Van Eijl; fined $135. Water-related equipment-fail to remove/open drain plug/bailer/other devices while transport — Lee A. Obernolte, 57, of Fairmont; fined $135. Latell J. Chaney, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of window tint-less than 50 percent light transmittance; fined $135. Received an additional ...

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Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Sept. 25 8:53 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 11:15 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 3600 block of Cedar Park Road. 1:23 p.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 100 block of Cambridge Street. 2:47 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 500 block of East 1st Street. 3:05 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 100 block of North Park Street. 8:44 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Prairie Avenue and Johnson Street. ...

Books bring business to Fairmont

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FAIRMONT – Evermore Books is the newest business coming to Fairmont, with its grand opening happening from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at 72 Downtown Plaza. The store is run by Abby Shoen, who was born and raised in Sherburn, graduating from Martin County West in 2009. From there, she received ...