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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Operate unregistered vehicle/without plates on public streets/hi — Dillon C. Pluim, 20, of Fairmont; fined $185. Speeding — Jon R. Walker, 50, of Roseville; fined $125. Misty L. Hamman, 52, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Kayla M. Kunde, 28, of Winnebago; Bryan J. Young, 51, of North Oaks; fined $125; Dhilipanraja Joseph, 34, of South Elgin, Ill.; fined $145; Emily M. Scott, ...

‘Accomplished’

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FAIRMONT — The Fairmont High School (FHS) gymnasium was full on Sunday as 142 students donned their red robes and officially graduated. During a rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by the FHS Orchestra, led by Orchestra Teacher Katie Hoaglund, graduates gravitated to their ...

Retiring teachers, friend of education honored

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FAIRMONT – Education Minnesota Fairmont honored retiring teachers Louise Ostile and Chris Engelby, as well as Deb Heinrich for being a friend of education, before their meeting on Monday. Last year, Mark (Rex) Hernes was the sole teacher honored, while Marilyn Fritzinger was honored as a ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Sunshine L. C. Benson, 24, of Sherburn; fined $285. Speeding — Kendra I. Gregory Daly, 30, of North Mankato; fined $225. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Douglas R. Gomez Quinteros, 25, of Truman; fined $185. Driving after revocation — Michael H. Hunter, 73, of Albert Lea; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT James D. McCarthy, 51, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Received an additional charge of uninsured ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, May 28 12:47 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 600 block of North Orient Street. 1:49 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 800 block of Johnson Street. 6:07 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 400 block of North Orient Street. 7:01 a.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of North Main Street. 8:50 a.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 500 block of North Orient Street. A non-traffic citation was issued. 9:34 a.m. to ...

Fairmont outdoorsman wins person of the year

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FAIRMONT – Fairmont conservationist, outdoorsman and volunteer Doug Hartke was awarded 2026’s Person of the Year by Outdoor News. The journey for Hartke started in high school, where he was naturally drawn to the outdoors. “There's nothing better than going out on a marsh on a fall ...