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Faribault Co. also talks wild parsnip concerns

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BLUE EARTH— A highly invasive plant is becoming more of a problem in Faribault County. “I am receiving more complaints about wild parsnip,” Merrisa Lore, who along with being the county’s drainage manager is also the county ag and weed inspector, told the commissioners at their County Board meeting on Tuesday. “It is starting to become a widespread problem.” The plant can be controlled by mowing or spraying. “We aren’t supposed to be mowing the ditches right now,” Lore said. “And we don’t currently have a county employee licensed for spraying.” It was ...

Magician to perform Thursday at Sherburn Theatre

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SHERBURN — Today the St. John's ladies group LWML will meet at 2 p.m. at the church. All members are encouraged to attend. The St. John's Youth Group will be in Nashville for a Mission Trip this weekend. The Camp Omega Day Camp is in session this week at St. John's. The Ladies Group from ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, July 2 12:13 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. — (3) driving complaints were reported in Fairmont. 1:12 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. A verbal warning was issued. 1:37 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 300 block of Interlaken Road. A verbal warning was issued. 4:47 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of Beach Street. 8:04 a.m. to 9:32 a.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 8:33 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the ...

Events and maintenance keep parks dept. on front foot

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FAIRMONT – With events, maintenance of about two dozen parks and multiple other projects, the Fairmont Parks Department has had to be on its front foot in July, National Park and Recreation Month. Regular maintenance includes mowing the grounds and painting and staining buildings, which ...

Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Wyatt A. Williamson, 21, of Sherburn; Patrick J. Glavin, 67, of Philadelphia, Pa.; fined $125; Juan C. Hernandez, 46, of Hyattsville, M.D.; fined $225. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Britani M. Matheny, 35, of Bricelyn; Luke A. Mugge, 34, of Perrysburg, Ohio; Manoj Sonavane, 43, of Naperville, Ill.; Timothy A. Sons, 24, of North Judson, Ind.; Michelle R. Berndt, 56, of Delavan; Maria G. Mendoza, 40, of Albert Lea; Mason A. S. Overbey, 43, of Kelliher; fined $125; Alexander K. Kirchner, 39, of West Bend, Wis.; fined $135; ...

Absentee voting open for August primary

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FAIRMONT – While primary election day isn’t until August 11, Martin County citizens don’t have to wait until then to get their vote in. Absentee voting opened June 26, allowing people to vote by mail or vote in person at their county voting station. For Martin County, that is outside ...