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Personal devices, bussing part of handbook changes

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FAIRMONT – Several aspects of student life were tweaked with handbook changes approved by the Fairmont School Board on Tuesday. First up was Elementary School Principal Michelle Rosen to discuss her school’s changes. She said the biggest one is what is allowed on school buses. “In ...

BEA students share travel experience

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BLUE EARTH— A report from the students who participated in the American Exchange Project was top of the agenda at the Blue Earth Area (BEA) School Board meeting on Monday. Community Engagement/Workforce coordinator Brenda Millmann and a group of four BEA seniors, including Lulu Frank, Abby ...

Ruby’s Pantry distribution Aug. 18

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SHERBURN — The Tuesday Coffee Hours continue from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in August at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn. The LWML ladies' group at St. John's does not meet in August. The LWML ladies’ group at St. Paul's Wilbert will meet at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14. St. John's LWML are ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Lily Oo, 25, of Saint Paul; fined $125. Hands free law-engage in cellular phone or video call — Douglas S. Wilson, 63, of Kirkland, Wash.; fined $135. Dog at large — Manuel Trevino Jr., 38, of Sherburn; fined $135. Uninsured vehicle-owner ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Monday, Aug. 11 9:36 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 9:45 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. A verbal warning was issued. 10:03 a.m. to 3:43 p.m. — (4) animal ...

Council considers policy changes

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FAIRMONT—On Monday the Fairmont City Council looked at making some changes to the city charter, specifically relating to the purchasing policy. The suggestion to change it comes from a newly formed charter review team. Interim City Administrator Jeff O’Neill provided some background and ...