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FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gavin M. Bussinger, 22, of Granada, was convicted of front and rear license plates required; fined $115. Also convicted of window restrictions-windshield tinted or glazed; fined $50. Also convicted of window tint-less than 50 percent light transmittance; fined $50. Fail to yield upon entering roadway — Patrick T. Conroy, 75, of Buffalo Center, Iowa; fined $135. Speeding — Jeffrey R. Hiller, 45, of Wells; fined $135; Izibel M. Vokoun, 21, of Austin; fined $145.

Barnes to retire from Lakeview after long career in service

FAIRMONT— Deb Barnes, administrator of Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont, is retiring after a long career spent in service. Barnes served at Lakeview for 12 of her 48 year career and in that time made a positive impact not just on Lakeview’s campus, but in the ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, April 23 1:07 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1500 block of North Prairie Avenue. 1:32 p.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 800 block of Fairlakes Avenue. 4:05 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 900 block of South Prairie Avenue. 4:51 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1100 block of North State Street. 6:24 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 400 block of Victoria Street. 11:50 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 900 block of ...

Welcome Clean Up Day on Saturday

WELCOME — Clean Up Day in Welcome will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or whenever the truck is full on Saturday, April 25. This is for Welcome residents only. Tags must be on electronics and appliances. Items can be dropped off at the truck behind the Fire Hall/Water Tower on Campbell ...

Community sustains large volunteer culture

FAIRMONT – Many local organizations are able to support and benefit Fairmont-area citizens through the giving of volunteers. These volunteers are crucial and deserve to be celebrated, especially during National Volunteer Week. Let’s Go Fishing is 100 percent volunteer run and operated. ...