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Fairmont elementary gets cultural musical opportunity

FAIRMONT – Through to a partnership with Minnesota Public Radio’s Class Notes program, Fairmont Elementary School students were able to listen to a mix of Latin American and Hispanic music from trio Son de Cuerdas on Wednesday. Son de Cuerdas incorporated a diverse array of classical ...

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10

SHERBURN — A CREST Lunch and Learn program about phone service will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, May 6, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. Call (507) 235-3833 for more information or to RSVP for the program and lunch. These programs are free to senior citizens in ...

BE approves Linton Street work

BLUE EARTH— The final assessment hearing for the South Linton Area Street & Utility Improvement project was held at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. City Engineer Ben Rosol held a presentation for the council and the assembled members of the public, explaining the particulars of the Linton Street project and answering questions along the way. “This project includes both full street reconstruction and utility work,” Rosol shared. “The affected areas will be South Linton Street from Fifth to 10th Street, Sixth Street from Nicollet to where the pavement ends, ...

Police

FAIRMONT Monday, May 4 11:47 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 2:06 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 300 block of East Anna Street. The civil issue was resolved. 3:22 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1300 block of Oak Beach Drive. 10:09 p.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1400 block of Holland Street. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, May 4 10:46 a.m. — A deputy investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 400 block of East Meagher Street, Granada. 11:45 p.m. — A ...

Through grant, UHD gets baby care upgrade

FAIRMONT – Thanks to a $65,267 grant from the Fairmont Community Hospital (FCH) Foundation, United Hospital District (UHD) in Fairmont has received an obstetric (OB) care ultrasound and a transcutaneous bilirubin meter for newborn jaundice screening. Foundation Director Kayla Caven said ...

Martin Co. gives OK for upcoming bridge work

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting on Tuesday where they heard from County Engineer Kevin Peyman regarding two grant agreements for Local Bridge Replacement Program (LBRP) funds. “They’re both similar, both for projects we talked about last year,” Peyman said. “The amounts changed slightly because the initial agreements were based on the estimates and this agreement is based on the actual bid amounts.” He recommended that the board approve both agreements so that the county can get the money from the state though the Minnesota ...