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Fire Dept. Fundraiser on Nov. 20

CEYLON — Cribbage tournaments will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 14 and 21 at the Welcome Legion Hall. All area cribbage players are welcome to join the afternoon of fun. For further information, contact Joel Detert or Mick Thiesse. Delores Klug celebrated her ...

GHEC approves limit on enrollment

GRANADA – At Thursday's Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School Board Meeting, the board opted to limit nonresident enrollment of certain grade levels. Superintendent Doug Storbeck said there have been conversations about this topic, and some families have already called about it. "My suggestion, and my suggestion is not necessarily based on the number of students in each class, but my suggestion is more so based on the 'Who are we going to have walk in our doors at this time of the year?' kind of conversation. My suggestion would be to close the grade levels four through 12 and ...

No business like skull business

TRIMONT – A lifelong resident of the Trimont area, Peter Owens has turned what started as a hobby into a full-fledged, expanding business. Ever since his youth, Owens has been an avid hunter and outdoorsman. It was when he started looking to memorialize some of his hunts that becoming a ...

Debate forges on after record season

FAIRMONT – After a record season last year that saw a duo make it to the top eight varsity at state finals and another make the top 16 novices— the first time two Fairmont teams advanced to the elimination rounds— Fairmont debate is hitting its stride this year. The team recently ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Hands-free law-engage in cellular phone or video call — David A. Braaten, 78, of Albert Lea; fined $135. Speeding — Randy H. Risius, 65, of Titonka, Iowa; Jessica L. Woeckener, 38, of Reynolds, Ill.; fined $125; Leo P. Henry, 35, of Missoula, Mont.; Brendan S. Huff, 23, of Columbia, Tenn.; Sky D. Shaw, 23, of Rllng Hls Est, Calif.; fined $135; Nathan B. Radue, 39, of Menomonee Falls, Wis.; fined $225. Duke E. King, 18, of Little Canada, was convicted of speeding; fined $125. Also convicted of no Minnesota driver’s license; fined $100. Tyrel ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Nov. 12 8:39 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1100 block of North State Street. 8:36 p.m. — An animal complaint was reported in the 500 block of East 4th Street. 11:39 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at State Street and Blue Earth Avenue. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, Nov. 12 3:52 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 2100 block of 140th Avenue, Trimont. 12:06 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1600 block of 230th Avenue, Fairmont. 1:53 p.m. — An animal complaint was reported in the 300 ...