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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Yeinelis Burgos Garcia, 18, of Fairmont, was convicted of disorderly conduct-brawling or fighting; fined $310. Received an additional charge for assault-fifth degree-inflict or attempt bodily harm; dismissed. Alina A. Gomez, 19, of Fairmont, was convicted of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene; fined $185, sentenced to jail 10 days, stay 10 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, no same or similar offenses. Jason A. Matejka, 57, of Sherburn, was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Also convicted ...

Truman Pride meets on Aug. 5

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TRUMAN — August is Family Fun Month. This is such a wonderful time to make memories before the kids are off to school. Minnesota State Fair tickets are on sale. Visit the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce to purchase your entrance tickets for $17, ride tickets for $40, and bargain ...

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FAIRMONT Tuesday, July 28 4:10 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 1900 block of South Prairie Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 11:20 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Torgerson Drive. The civil issue was resolved. 2:07 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 3400 block of Cedar Park Road. 3:58 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 600 block of Willow Street. 5:32 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at 4th Street and Prairie Avenue. 6:15 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ...

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FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Forestry-open burning-prohibited materials — Cassandra J. Gimmer, 40, of Mankato; fined $285. Nancy Heuangsayaseng, 39, of Austin, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Received an additional charge of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; dismissed. Luis J. DeJesus 40, of Wells, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-second degree driving while impaired-refuse to submit to chemical test; fined $685, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 354 days for two years, credit for time served 10 days, ...

Sand toy library gets quick expansion

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FAIRMONT – Around two months after the project first received support from the Fairmont Park Board, Fairmont Women of Today have added a second sand toy library, this one at the Fairmont Aquatic Park. Jodi Pouliot, who went before the park board to discuss the idea, said the inspiration ...

With LOST funds, council looks at community building project

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FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council held a second work session on Wednesday to discuss the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds. At the first, held on July 16, the council indicated that it would like to spend the majority of the funds on a large, community building project and a portion on future lake projects. At the meeting this week, it attempted to talk about more specifics on the large project. The LOST funds have been being collected since the ballot measure passed by voter majority in 2016 and they were to be used for recreational amenities, trails and a community center. To ...