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County EDA ponders priority plan

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FAIRMONT— The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) put time into its priority plan for focus areas moving forward at its meeting on Monday. There are six areas of focus: broadband, childcare, housing, EDA marketing, business retention and expansion (BR&E) and community development. Broadband and BR&E are both listed as high priority moving forward. Broadband initiatives include Federated REA partnerships and their Broadband Advisory Committee. For BR&E, the focus is on conducting business visits, hosting business workshops and recruiting businesses through programs like ...

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FAIRMONT Friday, Oct. 30 6:52 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 7:34 a.m. — Police investigated a narcotics complaint in the 200 block of Lake Avenue. 12:43 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1900 block of Knollwood Drive. 1:30 p.m. to 11:08 p.m. — (3) ordinance violations were reported in Fairmont. 3:26 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 300 block of Blinkman Street. 5:09 p.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of Downtown Plaza. 9:55 ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — John J. Palacio, 63, of Hixson, Tenn.; Mark L. K. Heaney, 23, of Gillette, Wyo.; fined $125; Isaiah R. Winter, 21, of Truman; fined $225. Jimenez J. Beto Santiago, 31, of Sibley, Iowa, was convicted of no Minnesota driver’s license; fined $185. Also convicted of hands-free law-hold wireless communications device with one or both hands; fined $50. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Austin M. Spite, 30, of Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; Ronald L. Hoppe, 71, of Delavan; fined $125; Kara L. Becker, 41, of Bricelyn; fined $135; Alexis ...

Experts discuss watershed funding, Fairmont lakes

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FAIRMONT – At the Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s annual meeting on Thursday, experts discussed funding for watershed districts, what has worked and what can happen in the future. Opening the discussion was Shell Rock River Watershed District Administrator Andy Henschel. The watershed includes Albert Lea’s chain of lakes and Henschel said it has been a success since being founded in 2003. “We're able to not only work on actual in-lake projects, but we work with farmers on projects outside of the city,” he said. “We're also able to work with the city on projects. It's a very ...

Book highlights and explores Fairmont Nolte 36

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FAIRMONT – The Nolte 36, named for the fact that every single Nolte family member who served in WWII came home alive, has been explored and researched thoroughly by Nolte family member Paul Wessel for his new book, “They All Came Home: The Nolte 36.” The family, which now has extended ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Peter T. Adams, 26, of Rapid City, S.D.; fined $125. Fail to yield right-of-way to driver on right at a controlled intersection — Peter J. Busse, 40, of Mankato; fined $135. Santiago Perez Pancan, 63, of Fairmont was convicted on a felony charge of 2nd degree-criminal sex conduct-contact under 14, actor older than 36; commit to Commissioner of Corrections 60 months, concurrent with two other cases, predatory offender registration required, supply DNA sample. Also convicted on a felony charge of 2nd degree-criminal sex conduct-victim ...