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FAIRMONT Tuesday, March 3 12:48 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of Downtown Plaza. 2:34 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of Lake Avenue. The civil issue was resolved. 2:59 p.m. — An ordinance ...

Welding team takes home top spot

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FAIRMONT – A team of seven juniors and seniors from Fairmont High School recently entered the Minnesota West Regional Welding Competition as competitors and left as champions. Unlike other competitions, there isn’t a dedicated welding team. Welding teacher and coach Bob Bonin said all the ...

Martin Co. hears update on feedlot program

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday held a quick meeting where they heard from Planning and Zoning Director, Pam Flitter, who provided the 2025 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) feedlot program year-end report. “Every year we go through a review with the ...

Lenten services tonight at area churches

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SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program is about Alert Medical Alert System, presented by an Interfaith Caregiver from Blue Earth representative. A lunch will ...

Sherburn City Council looks for project loan

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SHERBURN — At Monday’s meeting, the Sherburn City Council approved applying for a loan from the revolving fund of $500,000 for water improvement projects. This project would be voted on later and only if the loan was approved. The regular business included a transfer of $53,000 from the ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Sharon Aitaro, 35, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Also convicted of duty to drive with due care-speed greater than reasonable; fined ...