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Council voices skepticism with contracts

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FAIRMONT— On Monday the Fairmont City Council considered updated contracts with both the Fairmont Ag Society (Martin County Fair Board) and Fairmont Youth Hockey Association for continued use of the Martin County Arena. While Council Member Britney Kawecki had originally asked for both items to be tabled, the requests received no second and they stayed on the agenda. City Administrator Jason Baker provided some background on the contract with the fair board, which the city entered into in June of 2004. However in October of 2025, the council authorized issuance of the required six ...

Police

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FAIRMONT Friday, Sept. 11 4:31 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 900 block of Winnebago Avenue. 9:52 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 500 block of North Grant Street. 1:18 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of Willow Street. 1:29 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 700 block of Victoria Street. A verbal warning was issued. 1:44 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 300 block of Downtown Plaza. 5:41 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 900 block ...

Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Wireless communications device-hold wireless communications device with one or both hands — Jamie R. Kueker, 56, of Fairmont; fined $135. Speeding — Patrick J. Swartzer, 40, of Evanston, Ill.; fined $125; Arthur E. Cooper, 50, of White Hall, Ark.; fiend $135. Driving without a valid license endorsement for vehicle driven — Marcus R. Deling, 28, of Fairmont; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Instruction permit violations-persons 18 years or older-requirements — Ana I. Ortega Reyes, 28, of Saint James; fined $135. Fish and ...

Reinke ready for full-time cop role

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FAIRMONT – With over 10 years of experience, Seth Reinke is transitioning from part-time to full-time with the Fairmont Police Department. Reinke was born in St. James and following high school graduation, attended Hibbing Community College, which he graduated from in 2006 with his ...

Tour provides insight into county roads and bridges

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FAIRMONT— A tour of various county roads was taken on Friday afternoon by the Martin County Board of Commissioners. The tour, which made a few stops at county bridges, was led by County Engineer, Kevin Peyman. “I wanted them to see the bigger construction projects for this year and then I ...

In workshop, county considers impacts to budget

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop on Friday and they spent the majority of it talking about the cost of health insurance renewals and the impact it will have on the 2027 budget. Currently, the 2027 preliminary budget has the county taking on 18 percent of the rate increase. While the county is part of the Minnesota Healthcare Consortium, Human Resources Director, Leigha Johnson, said bids from other agencies are due Sept. 24 so they can see what comes in then. “You can see what the increases call for from the coop. There is a big difference ...