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FAIRMONT Wednesday, March 25 8:44 a.m. to 4:41 p.m. — (3) disturbances/disorderly conduct/nuisances were reported in Fairmont. One of the calls was cleared. 1:32 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 2100 block of Knollwood Drive. 1:54 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1100 block of Lucia Avenue. 3:27 p.m. — A driving complaint at Blue Earth Avenue and Prairie Avenue. 8:15 p.m. — A noise complaint was reported in the 100 block of Oxford Street. The civil issue was resolved. 9:05 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint ...

Truman schools receive state grant for new CPR/AED equipment

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TRUMAN – Truman Public School was one of 31 districts across Minnesota to receive a piece of $836,000 in grants from the state to help assist in funding cardiac response plans. Truman Nurse Cairne Eytcheson first found out about the grant through the state school nursing ...

Council says no to beautification on Blue Earth Ave.

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FAIRMONT— Landscape design options for this summer’s Blue Earth Avenue project were discussed by the Fairmont City Council at its meeting earlier this week. Specifically, the council looked at some potential beautification aspects that could be added to the project. At its core, the ...

Truman Pride to meet April 1

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TRUMAN — Recycling Day is Wednesday, April 1. Place recycling containers on the curb by 7 a.m. Egg cartons, pizza boxes, styrofoam and plastic grocery bags are prohibited. All recycled items must be cleaned. Truman Pride will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Pride in the school, pride in the students and pride in our future. They work together to promote, support and accomplish fun things and resources for students, staff and the school. All are welcome. It is okay to bring your kids. Be a part of something positive. Happy birthday to John Toothaker on April 2. Cards can be sent ...

Building Blocks joins USDA program

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FAIRMONT – Building Blocks Learning Center and Childcare in Fairmont has been accepted into the federal nutrition program Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Director Shea Ripley said it had been something on their radar since they became a part of Lakeview Methodist Health Care ...

Experienced officers bring Tac Med to Fairmont

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FAIRMONT – With both having over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Cory Ballard and James Tietje are sharing their experience in dealing with emergency situations with BlueLine Tac Med. Ballard is currently a Patrol Sergeant with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. He has 27 years ...