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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Rebecca L. Roxx, 44, of Bricelyn; fined $285. Speeding — Anura Jayatilake, 67, of Mill Creek, Wash.; fined $125; Robert H. Willis, 65, of Fairmont; fined $385. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Nathan A.-T. Brogdon, 31, of Lewistown, Mont.; fined $125.

Welcome Burn Site open on Saturday

WELCOME — The Sherburn/Welcome Police Department will host Bike Rodeos for area children of all ages on 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 ...

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, June 24 8:55 a.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 500 block of East 3rd Street. 11:07 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 1:02 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 20 block of East Ken Rue Lane. 1:32 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Highway 15 and Cardinal Street. 4:19 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 8:09 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 2100 block of Knollwood Drive. MARTIN ...

Lions Club Fly-In Breakfast to take flight

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Lions Club annual Fly-In Breakfast is prepared for landing in the area, taking place from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 28, at the Fairmont Municipal Airport. “It’s part of our tradition that we’ve done for years and years and years,” said Fairmont Lions Club President, Jim Davison. “I have only been involved for a few years, but the most important part of it is that it’s very gratifying to see all the people who show up for this. It’s a tradition, and it’s a tradition that’s excellent for Fairmont because all the money that we get goes back ...

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, June 23 3:06 a.m. to 9:36 p.m. — (5) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. Two of the calls were cleared. 7:58 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1500 block of Larsen Lane. 9:12 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of Downtown Plaza. 10:10 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 400 block of Ward Street. 11:10 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 600 block of North Grant Street. 12:37 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1600 block of N. North ...

Goldfinch merges resident, non-resident seniors at community events

FAIRMONT — Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates senior living facility in Fairmont is building connections and bridging resident and non-resident seniors with monthly community events.  “I think our biggest goal that we have is making sure the community knows that we’re here and creates ...