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FAIRMONT Monday, May 4 11:47 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 2:06 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of East Anna Street. The civil issue was resolved. 3:22 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1300 block of Oak Beach Drive. 10:09 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1400 block of Holland Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, May 4 10:46 a.m. — A deputy investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 400 block of East Meagher Street, Granada. 11:45 p.m. — A ...

Through grant, UHD gets baby care upgrade

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FAIRMONT – Thanks to a $65,267 grant from the Fairmont Community Hospital (FCH) Foundation, United Hospital District (UHD) in Fairmont has received an obstetric (OB) care ultrasound and a transcutaneous bilirubin meter for newborn jaundice screening. Foundation Director Kayla Caven said ...

Martin Co. gives OK for upcoming bridge work

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting on Tuesday where they heard from County Engineer Kevin Peyman regarding two grant agreements for Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP) funds. “They’re both similar, both for projects we talked about last year,” Peyman said. “The amounts changed slightly because the initial agreements were based on the estimates and this agreement is based on the actual bid amounts.” He recommended that the board approve both agreements so that the county can get the money from the state though the Minnesota ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Balbino Castro Picornio, 25, of Fairmont, was convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Also convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Speeding — Erin R. Firchau, 18, of Sherburn; fined $185; Kimberly M. Parra-Guevara, 18, of Burnsville; fined $225. Driving after revocation – James P. White, 36, of Fairmont; fined $285. Erin J. Roiger, 46, of Winnebago, was convicted of speeding; fined $125. Received an additional charge of no proof mv insurance; ...

The all new Derby Bar and Grill is open

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GUCKEEN— Scott Vaske, the new owner of the Derby Bar and Grill in Guckeen, admits he wasn’t actively looking to buy a restaurant when he made the decision to purchase the former Derby Inn. But that is what he did. “A lot of people were talking about it (the Derby Inn) and there were ...

Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Failure to stop for traffic control signal — Diane K. Anderson, 65, of Blue Earth; fined $135. Duty to drive with due care — Adam T. Kneeland, 42, of Truman; fined $125. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Amber J. Williams, 32, of Altura; fined $285. Speeding — Rilei J. Hollman, 27, of Blue Earth; fined $125; Tyreece A. Heptig, 19, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; fined $225. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Kara L. McCarthy, 40, of Kiester; fined $110. No or inoperative breakaway brakes — Devon R. ...