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FAIRMONT Tuesday, Oct. 20 4:58 a.m. to 6:29 p.m. — (5) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 10:52 a.m. to 4:06 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. 6:28 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of West 4th Street. 6:52 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Highway 15. 9:18 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of East 4th Street. MARTIN COUNTY Tuesday, Oct. 20 6:34 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at 230th Street and 200th ...

Halloween events approaching

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TRUMAN — Thumbprint ghosts for kids will be from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Lewisville Library. Kids will create a ghostly masterpiece to take home. A planning meeting for Lewisville Fun Daze 2027 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Lewisville Legion. Newcomers ...

Sherburn talks building repairs

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SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council met on Monday and the council discussed a quote from Access Lift to repair the lift in the Community Building for $1,194. The other repairs needed for the Community Hall such as deteriorating structure, bathrooms closed, water lines and issues were discussed. A question of who uses the Community Hall part was answered by Clerk Andrea Ballard that there are several active users. The council tabled a decision until more information is brought to the council. A question of what repairs should be done if there are more repairs to be done and the ...

County hears success of abatement program

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard from County Assessor, Jessica Laue, who gave an update on the county’s property tax abatement program. The program started with a passed resolution in 2020 and offers up to 100 percent abatement of the county’s portion of real estate taxes on new, single family homes for up to five years. In the last six years 50 property tax abatement requests have been approved in Martin County. “These represent a total estimated new construction value of $21.9 million,” Laue said. “Based off of the 2025 assessment ...

Faribault Co. considers CEDA contract

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BLUE EARTH— With the end of the year approaching, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners are still in the process of making their final budget determinations. At their meeting on Tuesday, the board members spent quite a bit of time discussing the contract the county has with CEDA (Community and Economic Development Associates). “Our contract with the county is a one-year contract,” CEDA regional manager Dave Schmidt reminded the board. “The contract runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.” Currently, Faribault County has a four-day-per-week/32 hours per week contract with ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Xayan G. Dixon, 20, of Billings, Mont.; Jennifer L. Stout, 45, of Billings, Mont.; fined $110. Expired registration — Raymond P. Keller, 69, of Lake City; fined $115. Driving after revocation — Luis R. Rodriguez Burgos, 32, of Fairmont; fined $285. Speeding — Jada R. D. Scott, 21, of Sheridan, Wyo.; fined $125.