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Halloween/Veterans Day events coming up

TRUMAN — A family-friendly Halloween Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 31 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman. A hot chocolate bar, snacks, games and trick or treating are included. Everyone is welcome. For questions, contact Ashley at (507) 829-9741. Daylight ...

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Oct. 27 11:26 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of Lake Avenue. 3:19 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1900 block of Knollwood Drive. 4:38 p.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 6:33 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 6:50 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 600 block of Burton Lane. MARTIN COUNTY Tuesday, Oct. 27 11:12 a.m. — A deputy rendered ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Jennifer L. Denson, 37, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving while impaired-fourth-degree driving while impaired-described; fined $685, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 90 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar, complete comprehensive assessment, complete and pay for comprehensive assessment within 45 days of sentencing and follow recommendations in a timely manner, defendant must sign all releases for assessor to obtain collateral information from assigned probation agent(s), assigned social worker(s) if any, mental ...

County Commissioner candidates share their perspectives

MARTIN COUNTY – With both District 2 and District 4 of the Martin County Board of Commissioners up for election, District 2 incumbent Jaime Bleess and challenger Dan Geronsin and District 4 incumbent Richard Koons and challenger Julie Laue spoke about their background and what they would tackle as county commissioners. Question 1: What is your background and why are you running for county commissioner? Bleess: I currently serve on the following committees to represent the best interests of Martin County: Prairie Lakes Transit Executive Committee, Martin County Library Board, Martin ...

Lakes group plans for 2027 management

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Lakes Management committee on Tuesday went over considerations for 2027 including timelines for applications, Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) harvesting and the possibility of chemical application to treat the lakes. First, the group talked about a 2027 aquatic vegetation delineation. Fairmont Water Resources Coordinator, Hannah Neusch, said,“The DNR requires that there is a delineation done and submitted prior to any management.” Previously, she said Martin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) covered the cost with a grant but that grant is no longer ...

Police

FAIRMONT Monday, Oct. 26 3:18 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 900 block of East 1st Street. 9:08 a.m. to 12:53 p.m. — Police investigated (3) trespassing complaints in Fairmont. 1:37 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 2100 block of Knollwood Drive. 4:12 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 100 block of West 1st Street. 6:41 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of North Elm Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, Oct. 26 11:25 a.m. — Illegal dumping/garbage was reported in the 1900 block of ...