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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Luis J. Chilel Ramirez, 19, of Fairmont, was convicted of traffic-third-degree driving while impaired-operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours; fined $75, sentenced to jail 364 days, stay 332 days for two years, credit for time served 32 days, supervised probation two years, sentenced to service five days for indeterminate, follow all State and Federal criminal laws, cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, sign releases of information as ...

Upcoming Easter events, services

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SHERBURN — Watch out for people trying to fool you today. A CREST Lunch and Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 1, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The program will be about brain health. These programs are free for Martin County senior citizens. CREST appreciates a free-will donation. CREST will have Toolbox for Caregivers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Thursday in April, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. The cost is a suggested $10 donation to cover the materials. This will begin on Thursday, April 2. Lenten ...

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FAIRMONT Monday, March 30 2:20 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 200 block of South State Street. 11:38 a.m. — Police investigated a narcotics complaint in the 1200 block of Torgerson Drive. 2:08 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 900 block of Shoreacres Drive. 2:44 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 600 block of Burton Lane. 3:06 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Blue Earth Avenue and Park Street. 3:23 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at 3rd Street and Downtown Plaza. 4:31 p.m. ...

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FAIRMONT Friday, March 27 9:33 a.m. to 4:03 p.m. — (3) civil complaints were reported in Fairmont. 9:18 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 200 block of South Elm Street. 10:59 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 100 block of Maple Street. 11:43 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of East Margaret Street. Saturday, March 28 12:00 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 600 block of North Orient Street. The civil issue was resolved. 1:08 a.m. ...

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Fairmont takes second in home meet FAIRMONT — The Fairmont High School (FHS) Speech Team competed in the “Fairmont Finale” tournament on Saturday, March 28, at FHS. Fairmont placed second as a team with 96 points. Novice Creative Expression Natalie Flaherty took second. Discussion Evie Folkerts was the Champion. Extemp. Reading Lilly Matheson took sixth Lila Klunder took third Extemp. Speaking Emma Schmidt was the Champion Great Speeches Thor Olson took fourth Emma Schmidt took third Humorous Collin Reyelts took fifth Informative Georgia Werre took ...

Local writer’s memoir details journey to Hollywood

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JACKSON— Jackson native Courtney Kocak is sharing her experience of growing up in a small town, chasing aspirations in Hollywood and realizing the importance of your roots in her debut memoir, Girl Gone Wild, which comes out April 1 from Trio House Press. Kocak now splits her time time ...