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FAIRMONT Thursday, April 30 7:57 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. — (3) driving complaints were reported in Fairmont. 10:18 a.m. — Police investigated an assault complaint in the 900 block of Johnson Street. 10:49 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of North Orient Street. 10:55 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1100 block of Indus Street. An adult arrest was made. 3:19 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of North Prairie Avenue. The civil issue was resolved. 8:17 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the ...

Lakes stocked and ready for fishing opener

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FAIRMONT – Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials stocked the Fairmont chain of lakes with Walleye fry on Friday as the fishing opener is just one week away, on May 9. Area Fisheries Supervisor Ryan Doorenbos said that the Fairmont chain of lakes has been a target for stocking ...

Sterling Pharmacy opening statewide distribution system

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FAIRMONT – The Five Lakes Centre mall space that previously held Sterling Pharmacy’s gift shop will now serve as a hub for 12 Sterling pharmacies across Minnesota and Iowa, as well as other independent locations. Manager Jacob Reuter said that the simplest way to describe it is as a ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Unlawful passing-when lane is not clearly visible and not free of onco. — Erik S. Nitchie, 41, of New Ulm; fined $135. Speeding — Justin J. Fenlon, 41, of Fairmont; fined $125; Alyssa M. Wiederhoeft, 22, of Fairmont; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Vicki L. Hookham, 49, of Winnebago; fined $285. Ashley C. M. Valadez, 33, of Bricelyn, was convicted of nuisance vehicles; fined $135. Also convicted of unlawful acts-inoperable vehicle; fined $50. Also convicted of public nuisance-accumulation of debris; fined $50.

Spring Vendor Show today in Welcome

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CEYLON — The Welcome Legion Auxiliary will have a Spring Vendor Show from 8:30 a.m. to noon today, Saturday, May 2, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center/St. Paul’s Community Church in Welcome. Breakfast will be served for a free-will donation. Many vendors with crafts and gifts ...

Ahead of busy season, Visit Fairmont ramps up promos

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FAIRMONT— At its meeting on Monday, the Fairmont City Council declared this week national travel and tourism week in the city of Fairmont. Brittany Hartman, Executive Director of Visit Fairmont, the convention and visitors bureau, has been extra busy recently promoting the city ahead of the ...