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FAIRMONT Friday, July 24 12:38 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of Albion Avenue. Assistance was rendered. 3:05 a.m. — A threats complaint was reported in the 600 block of Summit Drive. 2:16 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 200 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 3:38 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of Summit Drive. A non-traffic citation was issued. 11:04 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1300 block of N. North Avenue. Saturday, July 25 8:31 a.m. — An ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Roads-drive over/through/around barricade-highway — Maryssa M. Agustin, 19, of Madelia; fined $125. Carlitos Correa Ausua, 44, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Received an additional charge of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; dismissed. Roman A. Mercier, 23, of New Hope, was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Also convicted of speeding; fined $140. Passing on right when prohibited — Nathan E. Meyer, 42, of Mankato; fined $135. ...

Council hears concern over land classification

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FAIRMONT—It was standing room only on Monday evening during the Fairmont City Council meeting. At least nine people spoke at the start during the public comment portion and a few more spoke during the public hearing amending an ordinance establishing a rural and urban service ...

Enough funds raised to start FOH repairs

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FAIRMONT— On Saturday, July 25, ahead of the opening matinee performance of the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) production of “Annie,” Fairmont Opera House (FOH) Executive Director Blake Potthoff shared that enough funds have been raised to start making necessary repairs to the ...

‘We’re going home’

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FAIRMONT— On Saturday, ahead of the opening matinee performance of the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) production of “Annie,” Fairmont Opera House (FOH) Executive Director Blake Potthoff shared that enough funds have been raised to start making necessary repairs to the historic ...

Changes coming to Blue Earth Ave. as project starts

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FAIRMONT— The Blue Earth Avenue project will start in Fairmont next week, on July 27. It includes the area from the roundabout at the start of Downtown Plaza to Highway 15. While at its core it’s a mill and overlay, changes will include a reduction from four lanes to three, the addition of ...