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Event shows ag impact on economy
TRIMONT– On Thursday evening, community stakeholders gathered at the School Farm in rural Trimont for the 7th annual From the Ground Up Event. The committee is under Project 1590 and has a goal of educating the greater community on agriculture in Martin County. The committee is made up of...
People and events
Red Rock Center for the Arts will host a free concert beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at beautiful Lincoln Park in Fairmont, where the flowers are in full bloom. The Ryan Picone Jazz Quartet will take you on a musical journey showcasing the life and legacy of Django Reinhardt. Enjoy some delicious popcorn and cold beverages by Gran D’s Popcorn Wagon. A free-will donation will be taken. In case of in-climate weather, the concert will be held at the Red Rock Center in Fairmont.
Police
8:10 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported at Hampton Street and Day Street. The call was cleared. 8:42 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 1300 block of South State Street. A written warning was issued. 8:58 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in...
Police
1:01 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of Budd Street. The call was cleared. 1:55 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 300 block of Interlaken Road. The call was cleared. 8:25 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the...
Courts
Speeding — Bryar W. Brandvold, 30, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Karim Peterson-Darbaki, 32, of Maple Grove; each fined $125. Jose C. Galdamez, 69, of St. James; fined $135. Fish and game-take fish without angling license — Christopher J. Nevsimal, 38, of Ceylon; fined $185. Makhenna B. Hill, 18, of...
Courts
Speeding — Douglas P. Anderson, 66, of Edmonds, Okla.; Geoffrey S. Woliner, 43, of Alexandria, Va.; each fined $125. Jose M. Morales, Jr., 16, of Fairmont; fined $145. Tyson J. Roskop, 24, of Fairmont; fined $285. Passing on right when prohibited — Jeremiah J. Pope, 21, of Chanhassen; fined...
Pig collectors gather in Martin Co.
FAIRMONT — Coming from all over the country but gathering in Fairmont for its annual convention, the Happy Pig Collectors Club has been checking out Martin County — and its dozens of hog statues. Group leader Janet Booth, who calls herself the head hog, hails from Nashville. She...
Courts
Speeding — Juan F. Marrufo Frias, 19, of Carlsbad, N.M.; fined $145. Careless driving-operate any vehicle carelessly on streets or highways — Gage M. Martinez, 20, of Fairmont; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY. DISTRICT COURT. Speeding — William I. Cartagena, 50, of Chicago, Ill.; Kevin M. Moriarty, 39, of...
Police
1:03 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 300 block of South Grant Street. The call was cleared. 1:24 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Downtown Plaza. The call was cleared. 2:06 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported...
Police
2:06 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint in the 400 block of Interlaken Road. A verbal warning was issued. 7:49 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 1100 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. The animal in question was transported. 9:19 a.m. — A civil...
Martin Co. DFL gather for picnic
FAIRMONT– On Monday evening the Martin County Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party gathered at Gomsrud Park in Fairmont for a family-style potluck picnic and to hear from local candidates running in the 2024 election. This was just the second year in recent years that the Martin County DFL has put on...
Police
12:36 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 600 block of East 2nd Street. A written warning was issued. 12:53 p.m. — A probation violation was reported in the 200 block of Lake Avenue. An adult arrest was made. 1:24 p.m. — Police investigated a trespassing...
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