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FAIRMONT Tuesday, June 30 3:47 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1200 block of Victoria Street. 7:55 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the calls was cleared. Assistance was rendered to one of the calls. 1:02 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 900 block of East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont. 1:52 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 300 block of South Grant Street. 5:04 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at 3rd Street and Park Street. 5:53 ...

Civic and Commerce Club meets July 2

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SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 1 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program will be about cremation and funerals by speaker Ean Sinn. Please RSVP at 507-235-3833. These educational and fun programs ...

Federal veterans legislation stalled as state groups, locals push back

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MARTIN COUNTY – The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, a collection of around 60 bills related to veterans funding at the federal level, was pulled from being voted on last Friday by the U.S. House of Representatives due to pushback from veterans, including local voices. Disabled American Veterans Minnesota Legislative Director Trent Dilks, who served in Iraq with the Fairmont Unit and graduated from Truman High School, said the major issue is cutting compensation for veterans with tinnitus and making significant reductions in helping those with sleep apnea. “It's saying that ...

Church introduces Community Prayer Garden

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FAIRMONT — At Fairmont United Methodist Church, one might notice an array of plants complementing the exterior. In addition, inside the church’s courtyard, one can find the newly introduced Community Prayer Garden. “The [garden] is more outward facing. We always had in mind that it was ...

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FAIRMONT Monday, June 29 12:18 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 12:30 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance at Prairie Avenue and Day Street. 1:10 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 3:38 p.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of West Lair Road. 3:43 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of Willow Street. The civil issue was resolved. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, June 29 4:30 a.m. — A ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Maria C. Diaz Castorena, 67, of Estherville, Iowa; fined $185. Speeding — Shawnna R. McMains, 56, of Sherburn; fined $125. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Armando Aguilar Sanchez, 33, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Received an additional charge of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; dismissed. Donnie R. Felix, 42, of Blue Earth, was convicted of assault-fifth degree-fear of bodily harm or ...