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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Alex G. Neitzel, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of traffic-driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol; fined $610, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 90 days for one year, unsupervised probation one year, complete comprehensive assessment, complete and pay for comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing and follow recommendations in a timely manner, defendant must sign all releases for assessor to obtain collateral information from assigned probation agent(s), assigned social worker(s) if any, mental health treatment ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, May 14 1:57 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported at 10th Street and North Main Street. 9:25 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 300 block of West Lair Road. 10:00 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 11:05 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 1200 block of North State Street. 4:11 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 500 block of East 3rd Street. 4:35 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 800 block of South Park Street. 5:22 p.m. — An ...

GHEC school officials lay out plans for next year

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GRANADA – Three school officials provided updates on changes for the next school year regarding interventions, childcare and Chromebooks at Thursday’s Granada-Huntley-East Chain School Board meeting. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Bethany Maday kicked things off. She said that the last few months have been spent poring over data on interventions and how best to utilize the staff at GHEC for students' benefit. After discussions with Superintendent Doug Storbeck, High School Principal Andy Walden and the intervention team, the decision has been made to revamp the program ...

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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Jason G. F. Henry II, 26, of Chicago, Ill.; fined $225. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT No Minnesota driver’s license — Garcia Alvardo F. Marlen, 36, of Fairmont; fined $185. Trucking regulation-seatbelt violation in a commercial vehicle — Robert J. Osborn, 64, of Winnebago; fined $110. Seat belt required-driver and passengers must use — Kevin R. Schavey, 23, of Blue Earth; fined $110.

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FAIRMONT Wednesday, May 13 11:12 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 400 block of Chestnut Street East, Trimont. 4:37 p.m. — A civil complaint was reported in the 200 block of North 1st Avenue East, Truman. 8:02 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 400 block of East Johnson Street. SHERBURN/WELCOME Wednesday, May 13 5:10 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 block of North Main Street, Sherburn. The animal in question was transported. 9:28 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 200 block of ...

America 250: Seven Ranges survey changed the country

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Editor’s note: In the years following the Revolutionary War, the United States stood as an unfinished nation. Victory had secured independence, formalized by the Treaty of Paris, but it had not secured stability. The young republic was burdened by war debt, constrained under the Articles of ...