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Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, Oct. 14 1:52 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 700 block of North State Street. 2:47 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 1200 block of Torgerson Drive. 11:45 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of North State Street. SHERBURN/WELCOME Wednesday, Oct. 14 2:36 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 200 block of Kenzie Street, Sherburn.

Trimont Farmers Market today

WELCOME — The Trimont Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 16, at Anderson Park. There will be children's activities, pumpkin painting, vendors, wreath making and gnome making. The lunch will be vegetable soup and hot cheesy chicken sandwiches, treats and ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Motor vehicle registration-operate vehicle with expired registration — Paul E. Hanson, 29, of Winnebago; fined $115. Speeding — Bryce E. Pishek, 19, of Fairmont; Leah M. Petersen, 25, of Fairmont; fined $125; Aiden G. Anderson, 18, of Blue Earth; fined $285. Driving after suspension — Balvino P. Ramos, 31, of Fairmont; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Child pass restr system-child under two/internal harness/rear facing — James J. Keenan, 42, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; fined $135. Speeding — Madeline M. Landon, 24, of Poulsbo, ...

Pork Producers promote, foster area industry

MARTIN COUNTY – With 15 board members and about 300 regular members, Martin County Pork Producers supports and strengthens one of Minnesota’s largest pork-producing areas. The organization is open to anyone who raises, owns, or is associated with pigs. It’s also open to businesses that ...

Housing program grant work falls into place

FAIRMONT — With the work for the $1.95 million Public Owned Housing Program (POHP) grant upcoming for the Housing and Redevelopment Association (HRA) at Friendship Village, a piece of the work fell into place at their Thursday board meeting. In either Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, the HRA is looking to do removal of five standing trees and 27 tree stumps to clear the way for POHP grant work, which will include plumbing, sewer lines, widening of sidewalks and patio replacements. After going out for bid, Snyder Tree Service submitted the only bid, which also included site cleanup and ...

MCHS, Martin Co. Players bring dark tales to life

FAIRMONT — The Martin County Historical Society (MCHS) and Martin County Players are bringing history to life for the autumn season and the haunting holiday with the storytelling performances “Dark Tales of Martin County.” The sold-out show will be performed on Friday, Oct. 23 and ...