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FAIRMONT Friday, June 26 6:11 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 800 block of Goldfinch Street. 8:30 a.m. to 6:28 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the animals in question was transported. One of the animals in question was quieted. 11:54 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of Burton Lane. A verbal warning was issued. 12:34 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1100 block of Indus Street. 1:03 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in ...

Athletes fly high at Vault the Plaza

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FAIRMONT – Local pole vaulters, and additional athletes from around the country, made Fairmont their proving ground on Saturday as they worked to improve themselves at Vault the Plaza, which took place on downtown Fairmont. Event Coordinator Crystal Hanson said for multiple years, they have ...

Black bears spotted near Sleepy Eye

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SLEEPY EYE — Joe Hoffmann got up to make some coffee at about 6:30 a.m. Friday and got a big surprise when he looked out the window. “It was pretty surprising to see a black bear walking through the yard,” said Hoffmann, who farms about a mile west of the Sleepy Eye Lake ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, June 25 12:45 a.m. to 11:37 p.m. — (3) suspicious circumstances were reported in Fairmont. One of the calls was cleared. 4:14 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1300 block of Holland Street. 8:03 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of North Park Street. 8:50 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of Winnebago Avenue. 12:27 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1500 block of Albion Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 1:40 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was ...

Summer auction set for July 18

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CEYLON — The Sherburn/Welcome Police Department will host Bike Rodeos for area children of all ages today, Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. at Martin County West High School in Sherburn, and at noon at the Welcome Fire Hall. Area children should bring their bikes, wear helmets and closed-toed ...

Locals adapting to new licensing system

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FAIRMONT – The State of Minnesota has replaced the previous hunting and fishing license system with a new electronic licensing system, changing the situation for store owners and citizens. It went live on June 9. Licenses can now be purchased on the new online licensing system at ...