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Grand-opening, new chapter at Walmart The Fairmont Area Chamber Ambassadors hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate Walmart’s grand opening following a remodeling project, which began in April, on Friday. Walmart staff, local businesses, clubs and community members were present to witness the ...

Vehicle theft/attempted ATM theft in Truman

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TRUMAN — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a vehicle theft and attempted ATM theft that occurred during the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 1, in Truman. At approximately 4:45 a.m., a Chevrolet 1500 pickup was stolen from the 500 block of East 2nd Street ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Bridget M. Adcock, 30, of Rochester; fined $125; Brandon U. Orellana Monterroso, 19, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $135; Rebecca T. Hamernik, 29, of Ledyard, Iowa; fined $225. Front and rear license plates required — Ronald J. Meyeraan, 42, of ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, July 31 12:29 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Johnson Street. 8:57 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 600 block of Burton Lane. 10:56 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 200 block ...

Historical place passes historical marker

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FAIRMONT – While Heritage Acres is focused on preserving history, the venue itself has passed a historical milestone by reaching 50 years of existence. Marv Dalledge was there when the agricultural interpretive center opened in Fairmont in 1975 with a goal of sharing the ongoing story of ...

Interns recount invaluable experience

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FAIRMONT – At the culmination of their internships, local young adults presented what they had learned and taken away from their experience at the Intern Recognition event on Thursday. The program is conducted in cooperation between Martin County, Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) and ...