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Council OKs bid for 2026 overlay projects

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FAIRMONT— The city council meeting on Monday was the first for Fairmont’s new city administrator, Jason Baker. The council, in a fairly quick meeting, awarded a contract and approved a bid of $597,372 for the multiple overlay projects slated for 2026. The 12 overlay projects include Budd Street from Home Street to Burton Lane, Burton Lane from School Street to Burton Lane, Cedar Creek Court from Amber Lake Drive to Deadend, Delu Street from Albion Avenue to Deadend, Government Street from Albion Avenue to Deadend, Home Street from Adams Street to Budd Street, School Street from ...

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FAIRMONT Friday, April 24 1:13 p.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. An adult arrest was made. 3:35 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 4:33 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 6:28 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 600 block of North Orient Street. 7:14 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1400 block of Lake Avenue. 11:29 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 1300 ...

Homicide suspect and victims identified

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MANKATO — Mankato authorities have identified those involved in a shooting on Sunday that left one dead and one injured. The suspect, Joseph David Bulfer, 44, of Fairmont, was apprehended at the scene by responding officers. According to a release from Mankato police, at approximately 1:36 p.m. on April 26, 911 dispatch received a call from a person who believed someone was shooting in a neighboring residence on Castle Pines Drive in Mankato. Officers responded to the scene and approached an open door at 700 Castle Pines Drive. While approaching, officers heard what they believed to ...

Bianchi tribute stretches from MSP airport to NU

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NEW ULM — A wide slice of humanity saluted and held hands over their hearts from Bloomington to New Ulm on Friday as the Willibald Bianchi welcome home procession brought him home 85 years after he left to to serve gallantly in World War II. Firefighters stood on top of fire trucks in their ...

Local FFA chapters find success at state competition

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MARTIN COUNTY – Students from multiple FFA groups in Martin County made their talents known and found success at the State FFA competitions earlier this week. Fairmont brought 18 students to state, which ag teacher Nick Pease said was a bit down from last year due to fewer of their teams ...

Coffee Lovers meet Thursdays at Lake Belt

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CEYLON — A Celebration of Life for Larry Puhrman will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, April 25, at the Welcome Legion Hall. He is remembered by many former students and cribbage friends. St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn will host a combined service and call meeting with its ...