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After 70 years, FHS class gathers

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FAIRMONT— Eleven members of Fairmont High School’s (FHS) class of 1955 gathered for its 70 year class reunion on Saturday. The last time the class gathered was 10 years ago. Roger Smed organized the latest get-together and while it was his first time planning a reunion, he said he thought ...

County dives into 2026 budget, looks at human services, broadband

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Monday held a 2026 preliminary budget work session. As it stands, the county is looking at a 9.87 percent levy increase. It needs to adopt a preliminary budget and levy next month but won’t set the official amount until December. In ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Gonzalez K. Serna, 32, of Oak Lawn, Ill.; fined $125; Jay-ar R. Mariano, 37, of Honolulu, Hawaii; Stephanie M. Barnes, 37, of Greencastle, Ind.; fined $145; Caleb D. Hershberger, 19, of Rapid City, S.D.; fined $285. Duty to drive with due care — ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Aug. 15 2:21 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 400 block of Downtown Plaza. 5:54 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1000 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 7:09 p.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 1200 block of ...

Work to begin at Gomsrud Park

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FAIRMONT— Next week, work will begin on the replacement of the north parking lot at Gomsrud Park and removal and replacement of boat ramps on both the Hall Lake and Budd Lake sides of Gomsrud Park. The start of this project comes after several years of discussion and planning by both the park ...

Lunch and Learn on Aug. 20

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CEYLON— Today the Lake Belt Bar and Grill will feature a Game Race beginning at 2 p.m. Plan to attend. Our Savior's Lutheran Church will NOT have services tonight. The next Saturday evening services is scheduled for Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. They will also be starting their Tuesday Morning Bible ...