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County to pursue courthouse mural repairs

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FAIRMONT— The topic of the Martin County Courthouse dome murals was revisited by the board of commissioners on Tuesday. The county has been actively talking about the condition of the murals since the spring of 2024. The murals were painted in 1906 or 1907 by Franz Rohrbeck and partially ...

Budget, position cuts discussed for health and human services

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FAIRMONT – The Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHHS) Board approved a preliminary budget of $21.47 million for 2026 at their meeting on Wednesday. The meeting started with a potential budget of $21.61 million. The largest chunk taken out of revenues for Health and ...

MCW Board hears building project updates

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SHERBURN — During the Martin County West (MCW) School Board meeting on Monday evening, Superintendent Cori Reynolds reported projected enrollment and finances. The Building Project is underway with the beginning of new construction. Construction bills of $59,008 were approved for ...

Truman Pool open for final days

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TRUMAN — Enjoy the last days of summer at the Truman Pool. Today, Friday and Saturday are the last days. The pool will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 9 p.m., if there are three swimmers or more present. The last late-night swim is from 9 to 11 p.m. on Friday. The cost is ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Amy C. Dallmann, 48, of Montclair, N.J.; Julie E. Evans, 32, of Round Lake Heights, Ill.; fined $125. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Benjamin K. Oliver, 31, of Peoria, Ariz.; fined $110. Fidencio Paz Torres, 53, of Fairmont ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Aug. 19 9:31 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 800 block of South Park Street. 11:26 a.m. to 6:33 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 1:25 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 400 block of North State ...