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Fairmont Speech claims first at Mankato East MANKATO — The Fairmont High School Speech team competed at the Mankato East Quack-tacular on Saturday, Feb. 28. Fairmont took first place in team sweepstakes. Novice finals: Creative Expression: Natalie Flaherty took third. Duo ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Cannabis-use, possess, or transport cannabis or hemp products under 21 years of age — Tristan J. Simpson, 18, of Sherburn; fined $135. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Joshua L. Nemechek, 25, of Fairmont; fined $110. Samuel J. Little ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Feb. 27 12:08 a.m. — A noise complaint was reported in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. A verbal warning was issued. 8:00 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of South State Street. 8:33 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the ...

Local farmer pens children’s book

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FAIRMONT— Local farmer and agriculture advocate, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom, can add another accomplishment to her list as she is now a published children’s author. Her book, Ruby the Runaway, done through LDR publishing, was officially released this week. The timing for the release of the ...

Martin County Girl Scouts working with the times

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FAIRMONT – With 67 members in grades K-12, Martin County Girl Scouts is continuing to act on its mission statement of building girls of courage, confidence and character. The scouts are separated into 12 troops, based on grade level. Martin County Girl Scouts Community Recruiter and ...

Township elections on March 10

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CEYLON — Sunday is the first day of March. Maybe I could look for signs of spring now. The Friendship Club from St. John's Lutheran Church will meet for snacks and a movie, "A Man Called Otto," at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at the church. Area residents are welcome to join the fellowship. ...