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FAIRMONT Monday, June 15 8:44 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1100 block of North State Street. 10:59 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 900 block of Willow Street. 11:46 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 4:29 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 100 block of Becky Lane. 8:12 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1100 block of Indus Street. 9:13 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of South Prairie Avenue. 9:41 p.m. ...

Blue Earth ponders puppy placement

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BLUE EARTH— Difficult decisions were made at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday as the council was tasked with finding a solution for taking care of a litter of puppies seized from the property at 716 East Third Street. City Attorney David Frundt provided the council with an update on the property located at 716 East Third Street, mentioning that a litter of pitbull puppies, which had previously been housed at the property, had been seized and were now being temporarily held by the Blue Earth Humane Society. “I can confirm that there were 11 animals seized in total – ...

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FAIRMONT Friday, June 12 8:17 a.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1500 block of Albion Avenue. 10:09 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 300 block of West Lair Road. 11:29 a.m. to 1:12 p.m. — (3) disturbances/disorderly conduct/nuisances were reported in Fairmont. Assistance was rendered to one. 2:37 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 900 block of Shoreacres Drive. The civil issue was resolved. 3:37 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 800 block of East 2nd Street. 3:39 ...

Foster program looking to replenish from placement shortage

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FAIRMONT – Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS) has seen the number of licensed foster homes shrink in recent years and is looking for people to help provide much-needed options for children in need. The shrinkage is bittersweet, according to FMCHS Social Worker Jen Nelson, as the main reason it has occurred is foster homes permanently adopting children whose situations with their birth family could not be resolved. “Wonderful, amazing foster homes taking in children, adopting or gaining a transfer of custody of the children, and then they're unable to ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver fails to yield right of way to funeral procession — Zoey M. Tasseff, 19, of Truman; fined $135. Speeding — Lemuel H. Crowder V, 37, of Billings, Mont.; fined $125; Maxwell T. Ward, 27, of Rye, N.H.; fined $285. No insurance owner — Willow W. Destiney Fury, 26, of Armstrong, Iowa; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — James D. Tucker, 33, of Hillsboro, Wis.; Michael R. Walz, 51, of Alexandria, Va.; Richard A. Wassenberg, 56, of Wells; fined $125; Sahas Suri, 22, of Lake Hiawatha, N.J.; Christian R. Garson, 21, of ...

Our Savior in Ceylon to close

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CEYLON — For 126 years Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ceylon has faithfully called all to faith. On June 20, 2026 they will officially close the building and decommission the congregation at a 2 p.m. service at the church. The congregation around 1870 was only a small flock and services ...