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Welcome burn site open Saturday

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WELCOME — The burn site in Welcome will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11. Please bring only tree trimmings, brush, leaves and grass clippings. Garbage and large wood are prohibited. Residents’ sump pumps should now drain into the storm sewer or onto the lawn. Please do not ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Haiden M. Wielenga, 19, of Welcome; fined $110. Fail to yield upon entering roadway — Robert D. Leopold, 73, of Welcome; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gildardo Gonzalez Jr., 35, of Blue ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, April 8 12:10 a.m. — Police investigated a robbery in the 900 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. An adult arrest was made. 2:25 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1300 block of North Park Street. 4:35 p.m. — Police investigated a threat complaint at ...

Widow of local Red Cross leader hosting blood drive in his honor

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FAIRMONT – For five years, Joann and Woody Woodward worked together to hold blood drives for the American Legion and Red Cross. Woody was a veteran of the Vietnam War and helped grow his father’s Woodward Broadcasting company by working with KSUM radio and launching KFMC. He was inducted ...

Work session dives into details of LEC repairs

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FAIRMONT— A work session was held on Tuesday afternoon to go over a facility conditions assessment report of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Fairmont. Those present included the Martin County Board of Commissioners, representatives of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Fairmont Police ...

BE to hold public hearing on street project

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BLUE EARTH— A discussion regarding the final assessment roll for the South Linton Area Street and Utility project was held at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. City Engineer Ben Rosol presented the council with the draft final assessment roll for the South Linton Area Street ...