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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Jason G. F. Henry II, 26, of Chicago, Ill.; fined $225. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT No Minnesota driver’s license — Garcia Alvardo F. Marlen, 36, of Fairmont; fined $185. Trucking regulation-seatbelt violation in a commercial vehicle — Robert J. Osborn, 64, of Winnebago; fined $110. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Kevin R. Schavey, 23, of Blue Earth; fined $110.

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, May 13 11:12 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of Chestnut Street East, Trimont. 4:37 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 200 block of North 1st Avenue East, Truman. 8:02 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 400 block of East Johnson Street. SHERBURN/WELCOME Wednesday, May 13 5:10 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 block of North Main Street, Sherburn. The animal in question was transported. 9:28 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 200 block of ...

America 250: Seven Ranges survey changed the country

Editor’s note: In the years following the Revolutionary War, the United States stood as an unfinished nation. Victory had secured independence, formalized by the Treaty of Paris, but it had not secured stability. The young republic was burdened by war debt, constrained under the Articles of ...

Red Rock debuts new open program for community

FAIRMONT – With the idea of one local dancer and a venue to bring it to the public, Kent Barker is opening a free Social Dance Club at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont. The club will happen from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday with this week having had been the ...

Welcome Memorial Day Program on May 25

WELCOME — The Welcome Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at the Welcome Legion Hall. They will discuss the Memorial Day program, which will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 25, at the Legion Hall. Ean Sinn will be the speaker. All members are encouraged to attend the ...

Truman learns about highway sidewalk extension

TRUMAN – Officials brought information on the State Highway 15 sidewalk extension project to the people of Truman on Wednesday. The project is set to begin the week of May 18 and add new crosswalks, signage, ADA-compliant ramps and the sidewalk to a stretch between 1st Street South and 3rd ...