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FAIRMONT Friday, Aug. 21 8:39 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1100 block of South State Street. 8:46 a.m. — Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 700 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 12:33 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1400 block of Lake Avenue. 12:42 p.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Southport Drive. 2:46 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 200 block of West Lair Road. 3:29 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 1300 block of ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Lee S. Schiefen, 36, of Truman; fined $185. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Jacob A. Dahle, 48, of Kasson; Ross R. Burchatz, 61, of Watertown, S.D.; fined $110. Speeding — Vijaybabu Gangaprasad. 44, of Menomonee Falls, Wis.; Spencer R. Harrison, 30, of Nevada, Iowa; Nicole X. Lombardi, 25, of Blue Earth; Alexander E. Sherstnev, 22, of El Cerrito, Calif.; fined $125; Margaret D. Hernlem, 74, of Red Wing; Nicolas J. Schnepf, 22, of Noblesville, Ind.; fined $225. Amber ...

Council moves forward pickleball plans

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FAIRMONT— Pickleball courts in Fairmont were the focus of the city council meeting on Monday as the council made several decisions regarding the project, including location and size. The city council has been talking about pickleball courts since at least 2023 when concerns about the condition of the current ones at Veterans Park were brought before the Fairmont Park Board. Since then, both the council and the park board have discussed ideas. In mid-June the park board suggested that eight courts be placed on the north side of the Jeffery Kot Field soccer complex and that ...

Fair board provides 2026 open class results

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Martin County Fair Monday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 23 Martin County Fairgrounds, 1300 North Bixby Road, Fairmont Open-Class Non-Livestock Exhibit Results Division LS: Vegetables Class: F-Herbs Grand Champion and Reserve Champion— Dianne Theobold Champion— Dianne Swanson Grand Champion— Ken Simmering Champion— Dianne Theobald Reserve Champion— Alicia Barke Division LJ: Vegetables Grand Champion— Desmond Theobald Champion— Agnes Voyles Reserve Champion— Ollie Rohman Division N: Canning Class: G-Pickles Champion— Dianne Theobald Reserve ...

City seeks input on downtown project

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FAIRMONT— Easier parking? Outdoor dining? Greenspace? The city of Fairmont is in the midst of seeking public input on potential downtown improvements via a survey. The survey, which can be taken online from a desktop or cell phone, went live late this week and will stay up until Sept. ...

New kennels, station dog unveiled

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MARTIN COUNTY – The Koch Family Kennels and new station dog, Kolbe, brought in collaboration with K9s for Warriors, were unveiled in a public ceremony at the Bravo Zulu House on Friday morning. Kolbe will work with the veterans living at Bravo Zulu House, a sober living facility for ...