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Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Raul Ayala, 65, of Planto, Texas; fined $135. Kristina A. Hanape, 43, of Fairmont was convicted of operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance; fined $200. Also convicted of speeding; fined $145. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT ...

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Police

FAIRMONT Wednesday, December 11 9:10 p.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 600 block of Summit Drive. 11:50 p.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 400 block of North Dewey Street. SHERBURN/WELCOME Wednesday, December 11 4:43 p.m. — Police rendered ...

Dead geese part of ‘mortality event’

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FAIRMONT— A large number of dead geese have been reported on several lakes in Fairmont and on Fox Lake in Sherburn. The reports have gone on to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Windom Area Wildlife, which is the nearest agency to look into the matter. “It’s been a big ...

Local foundation donates $292,150 to eight causes

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FAIRMONT—As part of its yearly grant cycle, the Schmeeckle Foundation has donated $292,150 to eight local groups. Trustee Ron Kopischke said those eight were selected from nine applications. The highest amount will go to Apple Tree Dental, with $150,000 going to the purpose of its Fairmont ...

FEDA questions land sale

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FAIRMONT— The Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) on Monday discussed the sale of 37.6 acres of property on Highway 39. The board had discussed the sale specifics at its last meeting and on Monday reviewed the purchase agreement. Fairmont’s Economic Development Coordinator, Ned ...

Ceylon City Council talks clean-up

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CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council met on Tuesday evening. The council discussed the storage of valuable items removed from properties that were ordinance violations. The council decided to send certified letters to owners and give them 30 days to pay the charges for clean-up and storage to ...