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King Korn Days— A look back on the historic festival

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King Korn Days flourished during the 1950s and 1960s and was briefly resurrected in the 1980s. It included parades with floats and bands, various forms of entertainment, singers, dancers, instrumentalists, magicians, novelty acts, notable celebrities and banquets. In addition, there were King ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Mauricio E. Espinal Hernandez, of Fairmont; fined $125; Ryan A. Yeadon, 38, of Gillette, Wyo.; fined $135; Justin Som, 26, of Farmington; fined $145. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Ibrahim Sydakov, 20, of Hollywood, Fla.; fined ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Aug. 28 12:55 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 9:48 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 12:38 p.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 100 block ...

Corn stand going strong after 30 years

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FAIRMONT – For the Detert family, July and August have been corn-selling season going back 30 years. They started downtown, selling out of a pickup bed at a farmers’ market on Third Street. After a few years, they struck an agreement with Bowlmor to sell in their parking lot. Over 20 ...

Apple orchards the ‘pick’ of the fall season

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FAIRMONT — The summer season is ‘peeling’ away into fall, and two local apple orchards are prepared to carry on the seasonal community traditions with their various apples and opportunities. Center Creek Orchard is a community-driven apple orchard with 1,000 apple trees. It is operated ...

MCW prepared for new school year

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SHERBURN — Congratulations to Tom and Diane Nelson who will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sherburn. Make your presence their only present. Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 1. Have a happy and ...