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FAIRMONT Friday, July 31 2:53 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1500 block of Albion Avenue. 11:42 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 3600 block of Cedar Creek Court. 3:19 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at State Street and Blue Earth Avenue. 5:38 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1700 block of North State Street. 8:44 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported at East Anna Street and North Park Street. The suspicious circumstance in question was quieted. ...

Sundaes in the park this Sunday

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CEYLON — Welcome August. Where did the summer go? If it is August, the Martin County Fair is not far off, and will be from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23. Martin County West Schools will start on Aug. 20. The Circle of Faith Parishes are reminded that they are following the summer schedule for ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Kyle W. Wirkus, 38, of Elmore; fined $285. Speeding — Jordan M. Juveland, 22, of Hollandale; fined $125. No Minnesota driver’s license (after 60 days residency-30 days CDL) — Jaime V. Pina, 32, of Burnsville; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Nadily I. Lopez, 30, of Edinburg, Texas, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of motor vehicle registration-operate unregistered vehicle/without plates on public streets/hi; fined $100. Also convicted of driver must carry proof ...

New school for MCW on track

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SHERBURN— The new K-12 Martin County West (MCW) school building in Sherburn has taken shape and is on track. The building, which had its groundbreaking in May of 2025, is expected to be occupied for the 2027-28 school year. “I think we’re over halfway,” said Superintendent Cori ...

National scholarship propels local’s pursuit of flight

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FAIRMONT – Heading into his junior year, Fairmont High School student Devin Hanson has spent his summer preparing for a different kind of test altogether, in part because he received a national scholarship. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Foundation wing offers at ...

Workshop touches on future plans for city

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FAIRMONT— A third Fairmont City Council work session for this week that took place on Thursday evening focused on city initiatives and future planning. While much was talked about, extra time was spent talking about issues with blight, a park plan and a needs analysis for facilities. “This really matters because strategic priorities help establish where the city wants to go,” said City Administrator Jason Baker. “This workshop helps bridge the gap between policy and implementation.” Throughout the discussion the council heard some updates on projects already in the works as ...