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FAIRMONT Wednesday, July 29 12:11 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported at Albion Avenue and Water Street. 2:00 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 700 block of Shoreacres Drive. 2:10 p.m. to 10:50 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. One of the civil issues was resolved. 3:28 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 600 block of Shoreacres Drive. 7:36 p.m. — Police investigated a narcotics complaint in the 400 block of Winnebago Avenue. 9:17 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly ...

Sherburn back-to-school drive this Saturday

WELCOME — Wow, Saturday is Aug. 1. That is the day for the second Back-To-School Clothing and School Supplies Drive from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 26 North Main Street in Sherburn. New or gently used clothes for kids or teens, backpacks, school supplies and hygiene items can be donated. The ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Yeinelis Burgos Garcia, 18, of Fairmont, was convicted of disorderly conduct-brawling or fighting; fined $310. Received an additional charge for assault-fifth degree-inflict or attempt bodily harm; dismissed. Alina A. Gomez, 19, of Fairmont, was convicted of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene; fined $185, sentenced to jail 10 days, stay 10 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar offenses. Jason A. Matejka, 57, of Sherburn, was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Also convicted ...

Truman Pride meets on Aug. 5

TRUMAN — August is Family Fun Month. This is such a wonderful time to make memories before the kids are off to school. Minnesota State Fair tickets are on sale. Visit the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce to purchase your entrance tickets for $17, ride tickets for $40, and bargain ...

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, July 28 4:10 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 1900 block of South Prairie Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 11:20 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Torgerson Drive. The civil issue was resolved. 2:07 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 3400 block of Cedar Park Road. 3:58 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of Willow Street. 5:32 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at 4th Street and Prairie Avenue. 6:15 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ...

Courts

FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Forestry-open burning-prohibited materials — Cassandra J. Gimmer, 40, of Mankato; fined $285. Nancy Heuangsayaseng, 39, of Austin, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Received an additional charge of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; dismissed. Luis J. DeJesus 40, of Wells, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-second degree driving while impaired-refuse to submit to chemical test; fined $685, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 354 days for two years, credit for time served 10 days, ...