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Local professional tackling paid leave with upcoming workshop

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FAIRMONT – In response to a rise in interest and concerns about the Minnesota Paid Leave law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, Crystal Hanson, Founder and Principal Consultant of South Creek HR, is collaborating with the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce to host a workshop. The workshop will ...

Sherburn City Council looks into cemetery business

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SHERBURN — At the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday, a presentation was given about the ownership of the Cemetery and the Cemetery Association bylaws and meetings, and paying for keeping the cemetery clean. Several residents at the meeting agreed that something is not correct with the ...

Many Halloween events in Truman

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TRUMAN — A Halloween party for kids ages 12 and under will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the old Lewisville City Hall. Activities include a costume party, games and snacks from 4 to 5 p.m. Costume judging will be at 5 pm. Bring your pre-decorated pumpkins for a pumpkin ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Preston D. Vaughn, 47, of Fairmont; fined $145. Driving after revocation — Christopher J. Baer, 26, of Truman; fined $285. Driving after suspension — Aurelio Lopez Ramos, 48, of Worthington; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Oct. 21 12:30 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1300 block of Tilden Street. 1:04 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1000 block of Marcus Street. 4:23 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of ...

Voting day fast approaching for Fairmont referendum

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FAIRMONT – While absentee and mail voting are open now, there are fewer than two weeks before the in-person vote on Nov. 4 and the choice on the Fairmont Area Schools referendum is made. The referendum covers multiple changes in the elementary and high school buildings. For the elementary ...