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Council considers policy changes

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FAIRMONT—On Monday the Fairmont City Council looked at making some changes to the city charter, specifically relating to the purchasing policy. The suggestion to change it comes from a newly formed charter review team. Interim City Administrator Jeff O’Neill provided some background and ...

Briefly

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Minivan-motorcycle collision on Sunday JO DAVIESS TOWNSHIP — Minnesota State Patrol, Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Earth Police Department, Blue Earth Fire and Ambulance and Mayo Ambulance responded to an incident involving a 2017 Chrysler Town and Country and a 0000 Honda ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Elizabeth A. Woznicki, 42, of Crystal Lake, Ill.; Ricky D. Mellott Jr., 45, of Hancock, Md.; fined $125; Andrew L. Blaustein, 49, of Denver, Colo.; fined $225. Unreasonable acceleration — Ryan L. Howell, 42, of Welcome; fined $125. No motorcycle ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Aug. 8 12:44 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 2:56 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 700 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 11:02 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of East Blue Earth ...

MCHS recaps 160-year fair history

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FAIRMONT – Taking advantage of the Martin County Fair’s 160-year history, the Martin County Historical Society (MCHS) showcased its information during a presentation on Tuesday. Curator James Marushin led the exploration. In the first three years of the fair’s existence, he said, the ...

Healing Hearts seeks community support

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SHERBURN — Healing Hearts Housing, a non-profit residential organization in Sherburn focused on women overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, has been ‘running on fumes’ for four months. It requires help from the community to keep the house’s foundation strong. “We have a really ...