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Homicide suspect and victims identified

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MANKATO — Mankato authorities have identified those involved in a shooting on Sunday that left one dead and one injured. The suspect, Joseph David Bulfer, 44, of Fairmont, was apprehended at the scene by responding officers. According to a release from Mankato police, at approximately 1:36 ...

Bianchi tribute stretches from MSP airport to NU

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NEW ULM — A wide slice of humanity saluted and held hands over their hearts from Bloomington to New Ulm on Friday as the Willibald Bianchi welcome home procession brought him home 85 years after he left to to serve gallantly in World War II. Firefighters stood on top of fire trucks in their ...

Briefly

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Fairmont Speech claims third at State, three speakers earn gold FAIRMONT/BROOKLYN PARK — Fourteen Fairmont High School Speech Team speakers competed at the Minnesota State High School League Class A State Speech Tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Park Center High School in Brooklyn ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Unlawful deposit of garbage, litter, or like — Erin G. Miller, 34, of Fairmont; fined $185. Unsafe passing on right — Douglas P. Radunz, 69, of Eden Prairie; fined $135. Luis M. Ortega Y Ortega, 28, of Fairmont, was convicted of driver must carry proof of ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, April 24 1:13 p.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. An adult arrest was made. 3:35 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 4:33 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in ...

Local FFA chapters find success at state competition

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MARTIN COUNTY – Students from multiple FFA groups in Martin County made their talents known and found success at the State FFA competitions earlier this week. Fairmont brought 18 students to state, which ag teacher Nick Pease said was a bit down from last year due to fewer of their teams ...