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FAIRMONT Tuesday, May 6 3:57 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) from a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Lincoln Street. 8:28 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1100 block of Lake Avenue. The vehicle in question was gone on arrival. 10:13 a.m. to 6:22 p.m. — ...

County begins to take stock of jail needs

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Commissioners on Tuesday heard from Jail Administrator, Tanya Rathman, regarding the recent jail inspection. Given the board’s March decision to end work on a new jail facility, it also began talking about future plans for the Law Enforcement Center ...

Permit to Carry classes ignite love for teaching

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FAIRMONT – In his first year as a business owner, John Davey of Davey Defense is finding success with Permit to Carry classes in Fairmont. His first encounter with teaching in this arena was in 2021 when he needed to find an instructor for his son. “I had a son turning 21 and I was ...

Sherburn talks park safety

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SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council met on Monday evening. Deputy Clerk Sean Devenn reported that Clerk Andrea Ballard was at the Clerk Training, which she needed. He said he had received a lot of calls about the appliances and hazardous items, which are not accepted by Waste Management ...

MCW choir concert tonight

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SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch-N-Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today, May 7, at the Sherburn Senior Center by the City Hall beginning at 11 a.m. The program will be about easy gardening and will be presented by Joyce Peterson. The lunch following will include ham balls, cheesy potatoes, beans ...

Faribault Co. OKs new labor contract

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BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting on Tuesday voted to approve a new labor contract with AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees). The approval was on a 4-1 vote with commissioner Tom Loveall voting against the approval. The ...