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Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Nathaniel C. Robinson, 21, of Fairmont; fined $285. Liquor-consumption by persons under 21 — Deven L. Dufour, 20, of Albert Lea; fined $185. Speeding — Noel M. Javier, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; fined $145; Stephen J. Creevy, ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, May 21 2:52 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 800 block of Medical Center Drive. 7:59 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 2100 block of North State Street. A verbal warning was issued. 2:24 p.m. to 8:02 p.m. — (3) animal ...

After 44 fulfilling years, Sandhurst retires from SJV

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FAIRMONT— A long-time teacher at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Fairmont, Karen Sandhurst, is retiring after an impressive amount of years in service. Sandhurst has taught at SJV for 44 years, essentially making her an institution of the school. Before speaking of her years as a ...

Fairmont all clear on water report

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FAIRMONT – Fairmont’s water came up clear in 2025, as all required tests for contaminants were within safe levels and had no violations, according to the 2025 Water Report. Tested materials include lead, copper, nitrates, as well as PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ called PFOS and PFOA. All ...

Art Mart makes return

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FAIRMONT — The Imagine Martin Art Mart returned for its second year on West 1st Street in Fairmont on Thursday. Attractions and activities at Art Mart include more than 40 local creators and vendors offering fine art, artisan and handcrafted products, wearable products, jewelry, cottage food ...

America 250: The National Road connected a young nation

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Editor’s Note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known as ...