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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Wireless communications device-hold wireless communications device with one or both hands — Jamie R. Kueker, 56, of Fairmont; fined $135. Speeding — Patrick J. Swartzer, 40, of Evanston, Ill.; fined $125; Arthur E. Cooper, 50, of White Hall, Ark.; fiend $135. Driving without a valid license endorsement for vehicle driven — Marcus R. Deling, 28, of Fairmont; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Instruction permit violations-persons 18 years or older-requirements — Ana I. Ortega Reyes, 28, of Saint James; fined $135. Fish and ...

Reinke ready for full-time cop role

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FAIRMONT – With over 10 years of experience, Seth Reinke is transitioning from part-time to full-time with the Fairmont Police Department. Reinke was born in St. James and following high school graduation, attended Hibbing Community College, which he graduated from in 2006 with his ...

Tour provides insight into county roads and bridges

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FAIRMONT— A tour of various county roads was taken on Friday afternoon by the Martin County Board of Commissioners. The tour, which made a few stops at county bridges, was led by County Engineer, Kevin Peyman. “I wanted them to see the bigger construction projects for this year and then I ...

In workshop, county considers impacts to budget

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop on Friday and they spent the majority of it talking about the cost of health insurance renewals and the impact it will have on the 2027 budget. Currently, the 2027 preliminary budget has the county taking on 18 percent of the rate increase. While the county is part of the Minnesota Healthcare Consortium, Human Resources Director, Leigha Johnson, said bids from other agencies are due Sept. 24 so they can see what comes in then. “You can see what the increases call for from the coop. There is a big difference ...

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MARTIN COUNTY Thursday, Sept. 10 9:59 a.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at 10th Street and North State Street, Fairmont. 12:09 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue North East, Trimont. 3:29 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1900 block of 130th Avenue, Trimont. 4:27 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at 110th Street and 20th Avenue, Sherburn. 7:51 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 200 block of Birch Street East, Trimont. SHERBURN/WELCOME Thursday, Sept. 10 5:59 ...

Giddy Up/Imagine Martin gears up for Bohemian Hippie Market

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FAIRMONT — Giddy Up Boutique, co-sponsored by Imagine Martin, will host the first Bohemian Hippie Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at West 1st Street in Fairmont. “We’re feeling good about it,” said Giddy Up Boutique owner Denise Rouse when asked how she and the ...