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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. ...

Police

Police

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 ...

Local farmer finds success in branching out

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TRUMAN – Over the past year, Martin County beef farmer Shawn Shoen has worked on a perhaps outside-the-box pursuit that has found success. It started in May of 2025, through a beef delivery Shoen made as the owner of Shoen Holdfast Farm. “A friend of mine had ordered a half of beef,” ...

Chamber event to highlight business community

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FAIRMONT— In one week the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet where the 2025 business of the year in four different categories will be announced. Chamber President, Kandi Menne, said that as a non-profit, the chamber must hold an annual meeting to go over ...

Welcome City Council meets March 3

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WELCOME — Lenten Midweek services continue with the Circle of Faith Parishes meeting at Waverly Lutheran Church north of Welcome for a meal at 6 p.m. and the service at 7 p.m. St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn will host their partner church from Wilbert at a 6 p.m. service followed by a ...

Courts

Courts

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 ...