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Kinship programs supported with sale

FAIRMONT — In support of its youth mentorship programs, Kinship of Martin County is hosting the 22nd annual Kinship Industrial Commercial Rummage Sale and Auction. “It’s wonderful,” said Char Kahler. “It’s a double joy for me because it raises money for the Kinship kids, for my ...

Richard’s owners to retire

FAIRMONT— After 42 years in business, Betty and Richard Wiederhoeft of Richard’s Auto Repair and Towing in Fairmont are retiring. There will be new ownership by the first week of October. The two are Martin County natives, both having grown up in Truman. They married in 1978 and started ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Sept. 24 7:19 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 300 block of South Elm Street. 8:32 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1100 block of Indus Street. 11:55 a.m. — A threats complaint in the 1200 block of North Park Street. 1:26 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of Winnebago Avenue. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, Sept. 24 1:21 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 900 block of 30th Avenue, Sherburn. 2:52 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT No front plate foreign state if state requires it — Anthony J. Minelli, 56, of Oakdale; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Expired registration — Reece M. Ackerman, 24, of Bricelyn; fined $115. Speeding — Michael T. Cyr, 60, of Pflugerville, Texas; Caden A. Krause, 20, of Winnebago; Cody L. Smith, 52, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $125; Madeline K. Young, 26, of Austin, Texas; fined $145; Fino Noeno, 18, of Worthington; Angel Pedro Lazaro, 59, of Chicago, Ill.; fined $225; Joshua A. Morrison, 29, of Tacoma, Wash.; fined $385. Fail ...

Lake Promenaders to meet Sunday

CEYLON — Area churches are in the news. There will be no services at St. Paul Lutheran in Wilbert on Sunday, Sept. 27, as the congregation will attend their partner church, St. John Lutheran in Sherburn. St. John will have a combined voters' meeting to call a new pastor after the 8 a.m. ...

Fairmont handles Austin in return to Mahoney Field

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont football team is back in the win column. Friday night’s contest against the Austin Packers saw the Cardinals execute in multiple facets, scoring on both offense and special teams to secure a 46-0 victory. Keyon Schutz banged the first touchdown on a 5-yard carry, ...