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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Jessica L. Anderson, 53, of Fairmont; fined $285. Pedestrian/wheelchair fails to walk on left side of roadway/use sidewalk — Dannette C. Salisbury, 44, of Fairmont; fined $105. Forestry-open burning-prohibited garbage — Anthony C. Schultz, 34, of Sherburn; fined $185. Speeding — Wendy E. Howard, 70, of Granada; fined $125; Leslie L. Durland, 79, of Sheridan, Wyo.; fined $145. Child pass restr system-age four or older/booster seat/safety belt — Teyra M. Morgan, 33, of Houston, ...

Candidate hears out Martin County’s concerns

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FAIRMONT – Around 75 people filled the Martin County Library in Fairmont on Thursday as Democratic candidate Jake Johnson made his 20th of 21 stops across the 1st congressional district. Johnson is a math teacher in Rochester, who first entered the race over a year ago. Starting June 20, ...

Local radio station adjusting to growth

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FAIRMONT – After around 15 years as a small, 100-watt station with a 65-foot tower that only covered the Martin County Area, KYEJ now reaches a potential audience of 70,000 people, extending into Iowa, along I-90, and across five counties, as well as expanding to a second radio station for ...

Blood drives in September in Fairmont

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CEYLON — Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in September, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at St. Paul Community Church in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for coffee, treats and fellowship. Coffee Lovers will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Thursday, in the banquet room ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, Aug. 27 12:06 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. 1:16 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 300 half-block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:01 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:53 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 400 block of Webster Street. 7:14 p.m. — Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of East 4th Street. 9:12 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance ...

After years with chamber, Menne retires

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FAIRMONT— Aug. 31 marks the last day at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce for Kandi Menne. She’s been with the chamber for 11 years, the last four as president. Originally from Fairmont, she moved soon after graduating high school and spent several decades away before returning to ...