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Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Verna M. Erickson, 43, of Fairmont, was convicted of failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk-no traffic signals-first; fined $185. Received an additional charge of uninsured vehicle-owner violation; dismissed. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Joshua D. ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, Nov. 19 2:57 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 2600 block of South Albion Avenue. 3:53 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported at Redwood Drive and Day Street. 10:06 a.m. to 5:08 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of ...

Sixth generation farmer speaks on current issues

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FAIRMONT – At Tuesday’s Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness meeting, sixth-generation farmer Haley Ammann-Ekstrom shared her story and the issues facing farmers like her. In addition to farming, Ekstrom said she and her father both work full-time jobs. With this, she said they ...

Ash recognized for dedication to rural health care

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FAIRMONT— Today is Rural Health Day and the Minnesota Department of Health has recently recognized United Hospital District’s (UHD) chief executive officer, Rick Ash, with the 2025 Minnesota Community Star Award. Ash was one of just four individuals and two organizations state-wide to ...

Library program entertains teens, tweens

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FAIRMONT – Taking advantage of the library’s closing time, the Fairmont Library is providing a space for teens and tweens to hang out and spend time with other youths with the Teen/Tween After Hours program. Children and Youth Librarian Michelle Nelson said the program is done once a ...

BE City Hall to shorten hours

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BLUE EARTH— Blue Earth City Hall will now be closing at 3 p.m. on Fridays, thanks to a decision made at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. City administrator Dawn Collins presented the council with a request to update the current office hours of City Hall. “Currently, City ...