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FAIRMONT Wednesday, March 11 5:49 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of West 1st Street. MARTIN COUNTY Wednesday, March 11 2:18 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 900 block of North State Street, Fairmont. 1:04 p.m. — A deputy investigated a trespassing complaint in the 200 block of West Wenberg Street, Dunnell. 8:44 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 100 block of North Manyaska Street, Sherburn.

Lake Promenaders to meet Sunday

WELCOME — Hope you are not superstitious because is Friday the 13th. I saw a couple robins and a red headed woodpecker, so signs of spring are here. A cribbage tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Welcome Legion Hall. There will be a cribbage tournament on Saturday, March 21. All area cribbage players are welcome to join the fun. The Lake Promenaders square dance club will meet at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the Shaw home at 804 West 1st Street in Welcome. Dancers and watchers are welcome. An American Red Cross blood drive will be on ...

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, March 10 8:50 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 1200 block of North Park Street. 12:46 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 900 block of Redwood Drive. 12:56 p.m. to 8:42 p.m. — (3) disturbances/disorderly conducts/nuisances were reported in Fairmont. 2:50 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 900 block of Redwood Drive. 4:06 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 800 block of South Hampton Street. The animal in question was transported. 10:25 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported ...

Ceylon holds public hearing regarding grant

CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council on Tuesday held a public hearing concerning the Department of Employment and Economic Development for a Small Cities Development Grant for water treatment facility rehabilitation and improvements application submission for which $600,000 is requested. A preliminary application was sent in November. If the application is approved, the city will expect news in the late summer or fall. This application is due April 15, 2026. Troy Nemmer from Bolton and Menk Inc. is helping the city apply. He mentioned that this grant fits the Ceylon project well, and the ...

School board saves money on tennis court bid

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont School Board got some good news Tuesday night as the best bid for this summer’s tennis court mill and overlay project came in under the projected figure. The engineer’s estimate came in at $372,930. The lowest bid, from WW Blacktopping, came in at $289,753. ...

Truman City Council meets March 16

TRUMAN — “Nursing home protection trusts: What you need to know,” a free event for the public, will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, March 12, at Truman Public School. Registration is required. Call (507) 226-2111 ext. 3912. Take this opportunity to learn how you can protect your home or farm for the next generation. Bingo Night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 13, in the TPS boardroom. Admission is $5 per person. Free open gym will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at TPS. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Lego activities will be ...