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Director: Usage of Martin County Library system is up

FAIRMONT— Martin County Library Director, Jenny Trushenski, shared with the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that overall usage of the county library system was up in 2025. Trushenski had details to share on all four of the libraries within the county system and said that ...

Police

FAIRMONT Monday, April 6 7:40 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1000 block of North Bixby Road. 2:01 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 2100 block of Sylvia Street. 8:19 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1900 block of Albion Avenue. 9:51 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Highway 15 and Goemann Road. MARTIN COUNTY Monday, April 6 12:52 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 1900 block of 210th Street, Truman. 1:37 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 300 ...

Martin Co. talks shared IT services with Faribault Co.

FAIRMONT— The possibility of sharing IT services between Martin and Faribault counties was discussed by the Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Martin County’s IT Director, Jeramie Jones, said that they were looking at providing comprehensive IT services for Faribault County, not including the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office. Currently he said Faribault County uses Midwest IT, which is going through changes so the county is looking at moving to a unified solution. “The partnership will represent an opportunity to reduce cost. The really important one for us is ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Mckinzie J. Mattson Waldron, 30, of Truman, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of uninsured vehicle-driver violation; fined $200. Driver approaching YIELD sign fails to to yield to crossing vehicles/pedest — Kado L. Mcdonough, 23, of Fairmont; fined $135. Deena M. Zender, 48, of Mapleton, was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gayle E. Jackson, 72, of Elmore, received a stay ...

Sherburn City Council looks at Ringer Drive area

SHERBURN — During the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday evening, CO-CEDA manager of the EDA in southcentral Minnesota, Dave Schmidt, and the County EDA representative, Nicole Behrens, explained that Sherburn asked them to report on possible contracting to help get developers for the city, especially the Ringer Drive area. They showed the council some work they did in Cannon Falls and Jackson and explained that they usually do not exceed 200 hours of help. They will set a time to come and discuss the help with grants that they can do. Some projects take two years to finish. They ...

Analog Games hits full-fledged milestone

FAIRMONT – After opening in a limited capacity in mid-December, Analog Games is officially full of product and operating as a full-fledged store. The store sells a variety of gaming items, including board games, cards for Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, accessories for both games, items ...