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Tiny Homes project taking root

SHERBURN – Around a year after putting his idea into action, Matt Bury’s Tiny Homes project in Sherburn has found its footing and continues to grow. Bury started the project after experiences in managing long-term rentals and research into modular apartments. When he finished working for ...

As work on building wraps up, ‘Hive’ preps to open

FAIRMONT— The bees aren’t the only thing buzzing this spring as there’s much excitement along West First Street and the Downtown Fairmont area as work on the Michael and Elizabeth Garry Building, which will house The Hive— Imagine Martin’s studio and gallery— gets closer to ...

You Really Can’t Make This Up!

It’s been said that facts can be stranger than fiction. The following stories published in the past seem to authenticate that premise. These accounts were found in the newspaper archives in the Pioneer Museum, some accounts are from Martin County and others are from other parts of the ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Vehicle registration/permits/plates required — Levi L. Bronstad, 21, of Fairmont; fined $115. Operate vehicle with expired registration — Joann M. Beatty, 37, of Trimont; fined $115. Speeding — Shayne A. Beekman, 54, of Dunnell; David J. Guerdet, 55, of Armstrong, Iowa; fined $125. Driving after revocation — Luis M. Rojas Rojas, 34, of Fairmont; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Gildardo Gonzalez Jr., 35, of Blue Earth, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance ...

Mahoney Field at FHS recognized with national award

FAIRMONT – Out of submissions from colleges, universities, high schools and park departments across America, Mahoney Field at Fairmont High School (FHS) was one of 94 recognized as Pioneer Athletics’ Fields of Excellence. The natural grass field is part of the 40 acres managed by ...

Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, April 15 2:54 a.m. to 2:24 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. 8:24 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 200 block of Cambridge Street. 10:32 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of Oxford Street. 11:28 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 700 block of North State Street. 7:16 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 100 block of East 1st Street. 8:41 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in ...