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Colder temperatures mean new hazards

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FAIRMONT – Lakes, roads and homes are all starting to feel the effects of winter. With that comes new hazards people need to watch out for. Fairmont Police Sergeant Michael Beletti said his department sees an uptick in vehicle crashes during the first few snowfalls of the year. In the ...

Faribault County OKs land transfer

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BLUE EARTH— The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received the approval of the Faribault County Board of Commissioners at its meeting on Tuesday to acquire and transfer ownership of approximately 330 acres owned by David D. Cartwright to the DNR. “The land is located west of ...

Council OKs fire dept. expenses

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WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening. The first matter of business was to have a public hearing for truth in Taxation and Clerk Jodi Hemann explained the increase of 6 percent due to inflation. A question about the value of houses was directed to the assessor's ...

Cookie walk at Trinity Lutheran this Saturday

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TRUMAN — Orders for the whole homemade pies are due today by calling (507) 236-7292. Flavors include apple, blueberry, pecan, cherry, or the new addition peanut butter silk. These pies can be picked up on the day of St. John’s Antrum beef commercial meal on Dec. 8. The suggested price is ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Jesse L. Mendenhall, 34, of Trimont; fined $285. Speeding — Alayna M. Haefner, 17, of Fairmont; fined $145. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Tienson Aitaro, 27, of Fairmont; fined $185. Dog at large ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, December 3 9:43 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of West Amber Lake Drive. 12:53 p.m. to 9:46 p.m. — (6) trespassing complaints were reported. One of the calls was cleared. 7:35 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 700 block ...