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Extra boom, events, planned for Fourth

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FAIRMONT – With the 250th anniversary of America a week away, the Light, Noise and Smoke, a non-profit run by the Fairmont Firefighters, is bringing more boom for the extra-special occasion. The annual fireworks display over Lake Sisseton, which takes place at dusk, will follow the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual boat parade at 11 a.m., a new medallion hunt, starting at 1 p.m. and a special city band concert at the Sylvania Park Bandshell at 8 p.m.. To bring more boom to the fireworks display, Chairman Sam Cress said they are making a big change, as Premier ...

MYLE opens with sheep competitions

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FAIRMONT – The Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo (MYLE), the second largest youth livestock show in Minnesota behind the State Fair, opened Thursday at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont with sheep competitions. The show, now in its seventh year, started in 2020 when the COVID pandemic ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle — Rebecca L. Roxx, 44, of Bricelyn; fined $285. Speeding — Anura Jayatilake, 67, of Mill Creek, Wash.; fined $125; Robert H. Willis, 65, of Fairmont; fined $385. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Nathan A.-T. Brogdon, 31, of Lewistown, Mont.; fined $125.

Welcome Burn Site open on Saturday

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WELCOME — The Sherburn/Welcome Police Department will host Bike Rodeos for area children of all ages on Saturday, June 27, at 9 a.m. at Martin County West High School in Sherburn, and at noon at the Welcome Fire Hall. Area children should bring their bikes, wear helmets and closed-toed ...

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, June 24 8:55 a.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 500 block of East 3rd Street. 11:07 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 1:02 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 20 block of East Ken Rue Lane. 1:32 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Highway 15 and Cardinal Street. 4:19 p.m. — Police investigated a harassment complaint in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 8:09 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 2100 block of Knollwood Drive. MARTIN ...

Lions Club Fly-In Breakfast to take flight

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FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Lions Club annual Fly-In Breakfast is prepared for landing in the area, taking place from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 28, at the Fairmont Municipal Airport. “It’s part of our tradition that we’ve done for years and years and years,” said Fairmont Lions Club President, Jim Davison. “I have only been involved for a few years, but the most important part of it is that it’s very gratifying to see all the people who show up for this. It’s a tradition, and it’s a tradition that’s excellent for Fairmont because all the money that we get goes back ...