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Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16

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WELCOME — Hope you are not worried about today since it is Friday the 13th. Just another day. But, tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Let your sweetheart know you love them. The cribbage tournaments will be on Friday, Feb. 14 and next Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Welcome Legion Hall beginning with ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Steven P. Olson, 71, of Mankato, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours; fined $3,233.89, sentenced to jail 364 days stay 348 years for two years, credit for time served 16 days, ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, Feb. 11 11:21 a.m. to 3:56 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 7:04 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1400 block of Larsen Lane. MARTIN COUNTY Wednesday, Feb. 11 3:04 p.m. — A deputy investigated a ...

Rep. Olson touches on upcoming session

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FAIRMONT— Representative Bjorn Olson was the guest speaker at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s Bureau 14 meeting on Wednesday. Olson touched on a number of things including his recent time on active duty in the Middle East, issues in the state including fraud and Minnesota Paid Leave ...

Highway department vigilant on bridges

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FAIRMONT – With both current and new funding sources coming, the Martin County Highway Department is dedicated to keeping Martin County’s bridges in check. There are currently 182 bridges throughout Martin County. Martin County Engineer Kevin Peyman said this is under the state’s ...

Math League qualifies for state

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FAIRMONT – With everything on the line Monday, Fairmont’s math league team went above and beyond to secure its spot at state. Fairmont needed to finish fourth or higher to finish at the top of their section and advance to state. Rather than having to sit on pins and needles, Fairmont ...