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Area Memorial Day programs planned

Local News

MARTIN COUNTY — The following communities have upcoming programs planned to commemorate Memorial Day, which is on Monday, May 25. FAIRMONT — The Memorial Day ceremonies in Fairmont will begin with the raising of the flag by Sons of American Legion Squadron 36 at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, May ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Carson W. Jurgens, 32, of Fairmont, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours; fined $610, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 90 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, May 19 6:35 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 2800 block of Roland Avenue. 7:52 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. 2:05 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was ...

Park Board hears new idea for Gomsrud

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FAIRMONT – An idea for a potential sand toy library on the Budd Lake side at Gomsrud Park was heard by the Fairmont Park Board, which lacked a quorum, during its meeting on Tuesday. The library would provide a selection of kids' sand toys for all kids to play with, ensuring every child has ...

In Martin Co., extra help needed for road work

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FAIRMONT— On Tuesday the Martin County Board of Commissioners heard from County Engineer Kevin Peyman about the upcoming construction season, which he said might be the biggest and busiest the county has ever had. With that said, he asked for the board’s approval of a master client work ...

Faribault Co. recognizes employee

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BLUE EARTH— It took less than an hour for the Faribault County Board of Commissioners to work through their agenda on Tuesday morning. One item they acted on was passing a resolution by a unanimous vote recognizing Brandee Douglas, the GIS (Geographic Information System) coordinator for ...