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Council debates budget addition

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FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council had a lengthy conversation about the proposed 2024 budget and levy during its meeting Monday night before ultimately approving both, though the first on a 3-2 vote. Last week the council held a workshop regarding the matter and on Monday Finance Director ...

FEDA approves land purchase

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FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) on Monday held a brief meeting but checked off a big item when it approved a purchase agreement for property located near highway 39. The board has been talking about the plot for several months and plans to use it as an industrial ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Parking violation-parked over 24 hours — Caitlyn E. Carlson, 31, of Truman; fined $72. Speeding — Derrick S. Johnson, 47, of St. James; Heeyab Y. Berhane, 19, of St. Paul; each fined $125. Maria Poplawska, 28, of Roselle, Ill.; fined $225. Hands free ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Friday, Sept. 8 5:53 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 900 block of East 4th Street. The animal in question was transported. 8:23 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at Fairlakes Avenue and Woodland Avenue. 9:21 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) ...

House goes to school in partnership

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FAIRMONT— A unique partnership between Fairmont High School and Habitat for Humanity of Martin-Faribault Counties (HFH) resulted in a house being moved from Granada to the vocational center at Fairmont High School on Thursday. Students at the school will begin working on the house next ...

Long-time STEP director retires

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FAIRMONT— Sue Eisenmenger, Executive Director of STEP Inc., is retiring after a long and fulfilling career with the organization which provides support, training and employment for people with disabilities. Eisenmenger has been with STEP for 44 years. Originally from Fairmont, Eisenmenger ...