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Play shows talents of jr. high students

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FAIRMONT — Whether or not there’s a doctor in the house, there are show-ready actors at Fairmont High School (FHS) who will perform the junior high production, “Is There A Doctor in the House?” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, at the school’s Performing Arts ...

Human services left in limbo amid funding freeze

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FAIRMONT – With the Trump Administration looking to freeze nearly $260 million in Medicaid funding, and the state of Minnesota suing for a majority of that funding to be unfrozen, Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) are left at the mercy of unresolved issues at the ...

Township elections/annual meetings March 10

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WELCOME — A cribbage tournament will begin with registration at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Welcome Legion Hall. There will be tournaments on March 14 and 21. Area cribbage lovers are welcome to join the fun. A Sherburn Lions Club Pancake Feed will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Dog/cat at large-first offense — Brandon J. Hemann, 41, of Fairmont; fined $135. Dana A. Riemer, 61, of Fairmont, was convicted of damage to property-third degree-reduce value $501-$1,000; unsupervised probation two years, pay restitution in the amount of ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, March 4 8:38 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 800 block of North Elm Street. The animal in question was transported. 10:00 a.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 400 block of South State Street. 4:47 p.m. — An animal ...

Baarts talks mayoral duties, city updates

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FAIRMONT—Fairmont Mayor Lee Baarts was the guest speaker at Wednesday morning’s Kiwanis Early Risers meeting. Baarts spoke candidly about a number of subjects including the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds, city administrator search and upcoming Blue Earth Avenue project. “I’m ...