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FAIRMONT Friday, Oct. 2 3:02 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 600 block of Interlaken Road. 8:20 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of South Main Street. 10:26 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 500 block of North Park Street. 1:16 p.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 200 block of South Main Street. 2:13 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of North Orient Street. 3:57 p.m. — Police investigated a weapons complaint in the 600 ...

Fundraiser bolstering new veterans fund

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FAIRMONT – The Knights of Columbus will be kicking off a new project to benefit area veterans, a Veterans Assistance Fund, at a fundraiser on Oct. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont. Event Co-Chair and Fairmont Area Knights of Columbus Member Bob Millette said they do six to eight fundraisers a year, many for veterans-related causes. “We'll have door prizes,” he said. “We'll have some raffles. Right now, we have 34 businesses that have donated for door prizes, and then we'll have some meat raffles, and there'll be a cash bar.” Doing a Veterans Assistance Fund ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Mathew J. McGuire, 30, of Winnebago, was convicted of drivers license-school bus drivers-fail to report suspension, revocations or cancellat; fined $185. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Impeding traffic — Thomas T. Williams, 23, of Detroit, Mich.; fined $135. Speeding — Sisay B. Mekonnen, 39, of Eagan; fined $125; William J. Barsness, 48, of North Mankato; fined $135. Agustina G. Lopez Perez, 29, of Austin, was convicted of no Minnesota driver’s license; fined $185. Also convicted of ...

Smooth start for new Fairmont clinic

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FAIRMONT— The start of October brought with it the opening of the new Windom Area Health clinic in Fairmont, which opened its doors to patients on the first of the month after several weeks of remodeling its new space inside the Victoria State Crossing building. So far, Outreach and ...

D&S Trophies provides for community

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FAIRMONT— D&S Trophies, located at 119 Downtown Plaza in Fairmont, rightfully claimed the title of both Best Specialty Store and Most Community-Oriented Company in the 2026 Best Of Martin and Faribault Counties Contest. On top of this, D&S is also celebrating 40 years in business this ...

Torge’s to return to Fairmont area

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FAIRMONT— This weekend marks the end for one Fairmont restaurant but the beginning for another as Green Mill will close and work will begin on Torge’s Bar and Grill. TPI Hospitality General Manager, Jason Subbert, explained that their 20 year contract with Green Mill was coming to an end ...