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FAIRMONT Friday, Feb. 27 12:08 a.m. — A noise complaint was reported in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. A verbal warning was issued. 8:00 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of South State Street. 8:33 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of Washington Avenue. 10:37 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Lake Avenue. 1:29 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of Budd Street. 3:20 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at State Street and Goemann Road. 4:48 p.m. ...

Local farmer pens children’s book

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FAIRMONT— Local farmer and agriculture advocate, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom, can add another accomplishment to her list as she is now a published children’s author. Her book, Ruby the Runaway, done through LDR publishing, was officially released this week. The timing for the release of the ...

Township elections on March 10

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CEYLON — Sunday is the first day of March. Maybe I could look for signs of spring now. The Friendship Club from St. John's Lutheran Church will meet for snacks and a movie, "A Man Called Otto," at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2, at the church. Area residents are welcome to join the fellowship. Membership at St. John's is not required. Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon will have Burger Night beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 2. They will have Music Bingo night from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 14. St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sherburn has Stations of the Cross available at 5:30 p.m. ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, Feb. 26 1:02 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 900 block of East 1st Street. The civil issue was resolved. 7:17 a.m. to 1:11 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the animals in question was transported. 2:08 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1000 block of Hengen Street. 8:18 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 700 block of Bird Street. MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, Feb. 26 7:51 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of South Railroad ...

Martin County Girl Scouts working with the times

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FAIRMONT – With 67 members in grades K-12, Martin County Girl Scouts is continuing to act on its mission statement of building girls of courage, confidence and character. The scouts are separated into 12 troops, based on grade level. Martin County Girl Scouts Community Recruiter and ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT License plates required on front and rear of vehicle — Karl A. Niemann Jr., 34, of Fairmont; fined $115. Windshield covered with frost or steam to prevent proper vision — Perla Vega Ramirez, 18, of Fairmont; fined $125. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Miguel Morales Lopez, 38, of Des Moines, Wash., was convicted of speeding; fined $125. Received an additional charge of no proof of motor vehicle insurance; dismissed.