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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Peter T. Adams, 26, of Rapid City, S.D.; fined $125. Fail to yield right-of-way to driver on right at a controlled intersection — Peter J. Busse, 40, of Mankato; fined $135. Santiago Perez Pancan, 63, of Fairmont was convicted on a felony charge of 2nd degree-criminal sex conduct-contact under 14, actor older than 36; commit to Commissioner of Corrections 60 months, concurrent with two other cases, predatory offender registration required, supply DNA sample. Also convicted on a felony charge of 2nd degree-criminal sex conduct-victim ...

Sherburn council, mayor candidates share insights

SHERBURN— The Sherburn Civic and Commerce Club sponsored their Political Forum for this election year on Tuesday at the Sherburn Theatre. There were approximately 50 people in attendance to hear candidates for local and county offices. The candidates present were: Brandon Clarke, Bethany Miller and Tom Studer who are some of the candidates for the Martin County West (MCW) School Board; Richard Koons and Julie Laue who are candidates for the fourth district for Martin County Commissioners; Matt Owens who is a candidate for Martin County Sheriff; Sarah Kramer and Michael Krutzman who ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Oct.. 29 7:24 a.m. — Police received a report of fraud in the 200 block of Lake Ave. 8:51 a.m. — Police assisted an ambulance in the 1200 block of N. State Street. 9:00 a.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 400 block of Lake Park blvd. 2:13 p.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 200 block of Victoria St. 4:21 p.m. — Police received a report of shoplifting in the 1200 block of Gorman Rd. An adult arrest was made. 5:26 p.m. — Police received a report of a disturbance in the 1100 block of N. State Street. 5:32 p.m. — ...

Halloween events planned today

CEYLON— Today is the last day of October and it’s Halloween. Some Halloween parties are scheduled for children at the city hall in Dunnell from 2:30 to 4 p.m.  and at the City Park in Sherburn from 3 to 5 p.m. An adult Karaoke Party is scheduled at the Lake Belt  Bar and Grill in Ceylon ...

Two local graduates achieve American FFA Degrees

MARTIN COUNTY – Ryelynn Forsberg and Jorvik Jensen, 2024 graduates of Martin County West and Granada-Huntley-East Chain, respectively, have become part of an elite group with the successful completion of their American FFA Degrees, recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on ...

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, October. 28 12:04 a.m. — Police received a report of suspicious circumstances in the 1600 block of S. Prairie Avenue. 5:41 a.m. — Police received a report of a harassment restraining order violation in the 1800 block of Albion Ave. 10:37 a.m. — Police received an animal complaint in the 1300 block of Johnson St. 11:12 a.m. — Police received a report of fraud in the 1000 block of Highway 15. 12:23 p.m. — Police received. Report of criminal damage done to a property in the 1200 block of N. Park Street. 1:31 p.m. — Police received a report of ...