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FAIRMONT Tuesday, Dec. 2 1:16 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 900 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 10:00 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 200 block of Stade Lane. 11:42 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported at 5th ...

Downtown ready for ‘Merry & Bright’

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FAIRMONT— Downtown businesses are preparing for one of their busiest and brightest nights of the year. Merry & Bright, formerly known as Holiday Delights, has been growing a little bit each year to turn into more than just a night of shopping, but an event that entire families can ...

After TNT meeting, county on track to keep lowered levy

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FAIRMONT—The Martin County Board of Commissioners held is Truth in Taxation (TNT) meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, at which point it discussed its proposed 2026 budget and levy, which is currently at a 5.89 percent increase, which is down from the 9.76 increase that the board set as its ...

Faribault Co. considers roadside memorials

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BLUE EARTH— With the end of the year approaching, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, acted on a number of housekeeping items, including setting their pay for 2026. The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution setting their annual salary for 2026 ...

Winter events approaching

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SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 3 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn, with a Christmas Bingo, and followed by a lunch including chicken salad croissant, potato soup, carrots and a Christmas dessert. These programs are free to ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Disorderly conduct — James D. R. Boots, 37, of Fairmont; Davell L. Johnson, 32, of Fairmont; fined $185. Derick D. Kiecker, 45, of Fairmont, was convicted of disorderly conduct-brawling or fighting; fined $85, sentenced to jail 10 days, stay 10 days for six ...