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Peyman receives award for outstanding service

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AIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday recognized County Engineer Kevin Peyman as Outstanding County Engineer of 2024. Peyman had received the award at the Minnesota County Engineers Association (MCEA) banquet on Jan. 23, 2025. Lyndon Robjent, President of MCEA, said, ...

104-year-old celebrates birthday with five generations

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FAIRMONT – Erma Saggau celebrated her 104th birthday on Feb. 13 with a brand new reason to celebrate. Saggau’s great-granddaughter Rachael Bender recently gave birth to a baby girl, named Miriam Bender. After Saggau’s birthday, she met her great-great-granddaughter, and the whole family ...

Sherburn Theatre to show “Paddington in Peru”

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SHERBURN — A Lunch-N-Learn program will be at 11 a.m. today followed by a lunch at the First Lutheran Church in Trimont. These programs are free to any senior citizen in Martin County. Crest appreciates a free-will donation for the lunch. Hamburger Night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, at ...

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FAIRMONT Monday, Feb. 17 3:32 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. The call was cleared. 8:01 a.m. — Theft (includes attempt) was reported in the 1400 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 12:54 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported ...

Burning continues at yard waste site

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FAIRMONT— The yard waste recycling site in Fairmont is currently being burned in an attempt to get rid of excess material. Burning started on Feb. 10 and is expected to continue through this week. Public Works Director, Matthew York, said that it’s been a couple of years since the city ...

GHEC Junior chosen for ExCEL award

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GRANADA— Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) Junior Phoebe Madsen has been selected by the Minnesota State High School League to receive an ExCEL Award. The award, which stands for Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership, recognizes those who work toward those three categories. ...