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FAIRMONT Thursday, July 30 1:23 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Torgerson Drive and State Street. 1:47 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 1300 block of Holland Street. 3:09 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 2400 block of Albion Avenue. 4:04 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of Linden Avenue. 4:09 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 2400 block of Albion Avenue. 8:36 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 600 block of East 2nd Street. A ...

Interns speak on local experiences

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FAIRMONT – For the 14th year in a row, Martin County/Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) interns went to businesses across Martin County this summer to develop skills and learn information that was then presented to officials and professionals on Thursday. The program, supported by the ...

Actor Joel Hatch visits home, reflects on career

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TRIMONT — Joel Hatch, an award-winning actor who’s performed on Broadway, New York, Chicago and Twin Cities stages, returned home to Martin County for a visit last week. His brother is a resident at Goldfinch Estates in Fairmont, and Hatch has other friends in the area. “I come back ...

Council dips into ideas for lake projects with LOST funds

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FAIRMONT— Along with talking about ideas for an all-seasons rec center, the Fairmont City Council in a work session on Wednesday spent some time talking about how it wants to use some of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds on future lake projects. With about $12.7 million available, the council at an earlier work session decided it would like to put about $10 million toward a building project and dedicate the other $2 million for the lakes. “My thought process is, this is a major decision that this council will make. Probably bigger than a rec center because if we mess it up, ...

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, July 29 12:11 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported at Albion Avenue and Water Street. 2:00 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 700 block of Shoreacres Drive. 2:10 p.m. to 10:50 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. One of the civil issues was resolved. 3:28 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 600 block of Shoreacres Drive. 7:36 p.m. — Police investigated a narcotics complaint in the 400 block of Winnebago Avenue. 9:17 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly ...

Sherburn back-to-school drive this Saturday

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WELCOME — Wow, Saturday is Aug. 1. That is the day for the second Back-To-School Clothing and School Supplies Drive from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 26 North Main Street in Sherburn. New or gently used clothes for kids or teens, backpacks, school supplies and hygiene items can be donated. The ...