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FAIRMONT Thursday, June 4 11:06 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 600 block of North Orient Street. 12:13 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 1:43 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 3:04 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1300 block of North State Street. 6:36 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of Lake Avenue. 7:24 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 11:23 p.m. — ...

Planning coming to fruition for IHD

FAIRMONT – After a year of planning, decision-making and setup, Interlaken Heritage Days (IHD) is fleshed out and ready to go for another year. To start with on Thursday, June 11, IHD is working with the Lions Club on a fundraiser for the heritage days by having Beatles tribute band A Hard Day’s Night perform at the Fairmont High School Performing Arts Center starting at 7 p.m.. IHD Committee Vice President Dustin Tino said they partner up with a lot of committees to get IHD put together, but this is a new elevation of collaboration. “I don't know if we've partnered up on ...

Old Alley Quilt Shop reflects on support as it prepares to close

SHERBURN — After more than 20 years in business, Old Alley Quilt Shop in Sherburn, the only quilt shop and one of the only craft shops in Martin County, is projected to close in mid-August of this year. “It’s not something I want to do,” Store Owner Valerie Smith said. “It’s just ...

Ceylon hosts town meeting, hears resident concerns

CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council had a special town meeting on Tuesday evening at the Mondale Park shelter house. It was attended by approximately 25 residents. Discussions were held regarding what the residents want from the city as far as help with concerns and what the residents are willing to help with as volunteers. Residents were encouraged to talk to other residents and council members who are interested in the same problems and solutions for the city. A list of things that concerned residents included clarity of city water, fixing the sewer system, street repair, ...

Graffiti Corner marks 10 years as ‘gathering place’

FAIRMONT— It was always meant to be more than a coffee and frozen yogurt shop. When John Kasper opened Graffiti Corner in Fairmont a decade ago, he knew he wanted it to be a place for community members to get together. While he was born and raised in Fairmont, Kasper spent many of his adult ...

Human Services eager for new systems

FAIRMONT – The Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS), which has grappled with outdated systems for years, is cautiously optimistic as $90 million in funding has been approved by the state legislature for improving its systems across all 87 counties. The oldest system ...