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FAIRMONT Friday, Aug. 14 6:21 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 1200 block of Webster Street. 8:55 a.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 1100 block of East 1st Street. 2:19 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1000 block of North Elm Street. 6:25 p.m. to 11:14 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 6:51 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. 8:13 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 600 block ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Darwin W. Krick, 70, of Nelson; Stephanie A. Barber, 55, of Sacramento, Calif.; fined $145. Jenifer A. Ortiz Inay, 28, of Fairmont, was convicted of drivers’ licenses-instruction permit violations-persons 18 years or older-requirements; fined $135. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Denver T. Nelson Olmstead, 22, of Spencer, Iowa; fined $110. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Alison M. Damato, 41, of ...

HRA hears housing study results

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FAIRMONT – Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) Executive Director Ned Koppen presented the results of a new housing study by Bowen National Research completed for the city at the Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (HRA) meeting on Monday. Overall, the study found a five-year housing gap of 434 total units in demand. This includes 264 rental units and 170 for-sale units. The study also examined affordability and the largest gaps between what people demand and what they can pay. For renters, 115 of the 264 units are being demanded by those who need an apartment under ...

Martin County Jail awarded for going ‘Above and Beyond’

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FAIRMONT – Out of over 230 eligible places of employment throughout Minnesota, the Martin County Jail was one of 20 selected for this year’s Above and Beyond awards. The awards, presented by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), go to places that go above and beyond what is ...

Windom Area Health making space in Fairmont

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FAIRMONT— Windom Area Health is working on opening up a new clinic in Fairmont. Through a phased approach, multiple specialty services will be provided with the first starting to be offered in the fall of this year. The clinic will spread over eight rooms in the Victoria State Crossing ...

Police

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FAIRMONT Thursday, Aug. 13 4:53 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1100 block of South Prairie Avenue. 11:10 a.m. — Police investigated a burglary in the 400 block of East Kings Road. 11:19 a.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 1500 block of Winnebago Avenue. 1:11 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 300 block of South Grant Street. 4:26 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 40 block of Downtown Plaza. 7:00 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of North Hampton Street. The ...