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FAIRMONT Monday, April 27 1:51 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Albion Avenue. 7:17 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Victoria Street. 9:58 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 11:36 a.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at 10th Street and North State Street. 3:47 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 100 block of Interlaken Road. 4:46 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at State Street and ...

School board announces new PIE funding framework

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont School Board discussed a new policy establishing a funding allocation framework for the Partners in Education (PIE) fund at its meeting on Tuesday. Superintendent Andy Traetow said during the school’s audit process, they found that funds had been invested in 2007 under the school’s tax identification number. As a result, the fund process needed to be reviewed and changes needed to be made. “From those on the current school board, the Partners in Education Committee, none of the current individuals, per se, did anything wrong,” Traetow said. “We just ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Omar Y. Gomez, 18, of Blue Earth; fined $125; James R. White, 86, of Blue Earth; fined $135; Jason D. Wenell, 45, of Independence; fined $145. Expired registration — Blake W. Meshke, 63, of Garden City; fined $115. Assault-fifth-degree-misdemeanor — James L. Whitehead, 78, Sherburn; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT David Deluna, 48, of Blooming Prairie, was convicted of obstruct legal process-interfere with peace officer; fined $75, sentenced to jail five days, credit for time served five days. Received an additional ...

Mayo Mobile Clinic in Sherburn May 4

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SHERBURN — This weekend is the beginning of May. The Circle of Faith Parishes will meet at 9 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Welcome or at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Trimont in May. St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn will have an 8 a.m. service, and its partner church will ...

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Fairmont Speech claims third at State, three speakers earn gold FAIRMONT/BROOKLYN PARK — Fourteen Fairmont High School Speech Team speakers competed at the Minnesota State High School League Class A State Speech Tournament on Saturday, April 25, at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park. Fairmont placed third for the third year in a row with 33 points. Six speakers were finalists. Three speakers were individual champions. Senior Belinda Lutterman was the State Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking. Junior Allie Streit was the State Champion in Informative Speaking. Junior ...

Courts

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Unlawful deposit of garbage, litter, or like — Erin G. Miller, 34, of Fairmont; fined $185. Unsafe passing on right — Douglas P. Radunz, 69, of Eden Prairie; fined $135. Luis M. Ortega Y Ortega, 28, of Fairmont, was convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Also convicted of motorcycle-driving without endorsement; fined $135. Speeding — Nicholas W. Ignatuk, 28, of Saint John, Ind.; fined $135. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gildardo Gonzalez Jr., 35, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving after ...