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Farmers fear they have soybeans ‘nobody wants’

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SLEEPY EYE — While Southern Minnesota farmers are excited about the success of this year’s harvest, anxiety still lingers. Sleepy Eye farmer Randy Krzmarzick said without the China market due to the Trump Administration’s tariffs, this year’s harvest won’t compare to those of past ...

Weird Science brings Cub Scout troops to Fairmont

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FAIRMONT – Cub Scout troops from across the Twin Valley Council area of Scouting America will descend on Fairmont’s Cedar Point Scout Camp Saturday, Oct. 11. The Twin Valley Council includes Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Sleepy Eye and Albert Lea. It goes as far northwest as Redwood Falls ...

Sherburn Legion Pancake Fundraiser this Sunday

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WELCOME — Welcome to October, hope your month is great. Remember to be careful during harvest season. Clean Up Day in Welcome is Oct. 4, and the truck will be behind the Fire Hall on Campbell Street from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or whenever it is full. Take items to the truck for free. This event ...

Fairmont driver faces homicide, DWI charges in pedestrian death

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FAIRMONT — A Fairmont woman has been charged this week with criminal vehicular homicide and driving under the influence, according to court records. A criminal complaint filed in Martin County District Court on Monday alleges that Kristin Carol St. John, 56, of Fairmont, was under the ...

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, Oct. 1 6:52 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 block of Lake Avenue. 7:56 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 700 block of North Dewey Street. A verbal warning was issued. 1:34 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in ...

HRA gets much needed funding

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FAIRMONT – Of the $53 million approved by Minnesota Housing for public housing repairs, the Fairmont Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) received $1.9 million for work needed at Friendship Village. The funding will cover plumbing, sewer lines and patio replacement across all 115 units, as ...