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Gap persists in local daycare need

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FAIRMONT – With a shortage of around 200 childcare spots in Martin County, Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) are doing all they can to bridge that gap. While Building Blocks in Fairmont provides a large chunk of the childcare in the area, there are 45 in-home daycares in Martin County, each of which can take care of up to 12 kids per one adult. Of these 45, 18 are outside of Fairmont, covering areas like Trimont, Truman and Ceylon that don’t have day care centers. Audrey Schultz serves as the child care licenser for FMCHS, and works on each step of the ...

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, Aug. 5 1:46 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 100 block of Scotts Court. 7:26 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1800 block of 130th Street. 11:24 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 500 block of North Park Street. 3:03 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 900 block of South Orient Street. A verbal warning was issued. 4:46 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 200 block of West Belle Vue Road. 9:32 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance ...

Work ahead of schedule for Welcome pickleball

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WELCOME – Welcome’s take on pickleball is in full swing, as construction on their new courts at Hansen-Keck Park has begun ahead of schedule. The process started in 2022. Welcome City Councilor Lynda Stauter said the idea came from Millie Garbers, who said the city could use a pickleball ...

Truman Active Living to meet Aug. 11

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TRUMAN — State Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Vote from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Truman Municipal Building, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rutland Township Hall-section 28 1448 State Highway 15 North in Fairmont, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Waverly Township-section 15, 2204 160th Avenue in Truman. ...

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FAIRMONT Tuesday, Aug. 4 12:44 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 400 block of Winnebago Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 4:57 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 700 block of Shoreacres Drive. 7:40 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 700 block of Shoreacres Drive. The civil issue was resolved. 9:05 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 1:26 p.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 1800 block of 100th Street. 3:41 p.m. — Police ...

Farm Bill ins and outs

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MORGAN —The Farm Bill was the top topic of conversation during the Minnesota Farmfest congressional forum on Tuesday. Minnesota's 1st Congressional District candidates Rep. Brad Finstad (GOP) and Jake Johnson (DFL) debated the ins and outs of the bill during the opening congressional ...