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B.E. plans for new city administrator

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BLUE EARTH— At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Blue Earth City Council briefly went over some items dealing with the recent resignation of city administrator Mary Athey. Athey had submitted her resignation at a special council meeting held the previous Thursday afternoon, Feb. 13. At ...

Council talks Habitat for Humanity lot

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SHERBURN — ​​The Sherburn City Council met on Tuesday evening. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Staci Thompson was concerned about the price of the lot chosen for a house in Sherburn. This large farmhouse will be moved to 211 Prairie Street, a lot the city owns. Habitat for ...

Lewisville Legion chicken dinner this weekend

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TRUMAN — Wear blue to show your FFA pride on National Wear Blue Day tomorrow at work or school. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students and agriculture. Truman will be having a community garden this summer. The raised plots are located behind the school. If you want to raise ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Darren G. Battick, 45, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; fined $125; Kashis C. Dilks-Smith, 26, of Fairmont; fined $225. Operate unregistered vehicle/without plates on public streets/highway — Colby L. Leiding, 19, of Fairmont; fined $185. Fishing-extra ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Feb. 18 3:01 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 900 block of East 4th Street. 3:09 p.m. — A disabled/abandoned motor vehicle was reported at State Street and Interstate 90. 7:29 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department ...

Intense cold creating plumbing, heating, car problems

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FAIRMONT – Cold spots have come a few times this winter, and the strain this puts on homes and vehicles can create difficult situations. After snow last week, below-zero temperatures have again reared their ugly head. Heat and water are both commonly affected by the stress intense cold puts ...