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Three recognized for local public health work

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FAIRMONT – Three public health officials who work in or with Martin-Faribault-Watowan Counties have been recognized with awards from the Minnesota Society of Public Health Education (MNSOPHE). Caroline McCourt was selected for the Emergency Preparedness Powerhouse award. She won the award ...

Fairmont Debate dedicated to pushing envelope of success

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Debate team is around halfway through their season, and the drive to succeed as one of the smaller schools to have a debate team in the state is ever-present. Last year, Coach Erik Walker said they had a solid start before slipping a tad in the second half. “We ...

County OKs $30K to Red Rock roof, $3 million to broadband

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard a request from Sonja Fortune, Executive Director of the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont, for funding the re-shingling of the roof. Fortune spoke about some of the work the Red Rock Center has done to its historic ...

Sherburn City Council looks at security

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SHERBURN — During the Sherburn City Council’s meeting on Monday, Clerk Andrea Ballard reported that Troy Walsh did a safety and security audit at the City Hall as there have been some safety concerns lately at City Hall. The suggestions of a barrier and signage for employees only were ...

Steak Fry Night this Saturday

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SHERBURN — During the month of October, residents are asked to contribute to the Sherburn Community Chest annual drive. This drive funds community services and programs that make a difference for local families. Every dollar stays in this community. Contributions can be mailed to Sherburn ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Failure to stop at stop signs or stop lines at entrance to through highway — Jamie A. Pendergast, 52, of Fairmont; fined $135. Leonardo Cabrera, 19, of Fairmont, was convicted of fifth-degree assault-inflict or attempt to inflict bodily harm; fined $100, ...