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Commissioner candidates advance in primary election
FAIRMONT– During the primary election on Tuesday, four of the six candidates for Martin County Commission advanced themselves to the Nov. 5 general election. Kevin Kristenson, Micheal Anderson and Brad Bumann had been hopeful for District 1 but at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Kristenson accounted for 57.63 percent of the votes and Anderson with 21.61 percent of the votes, leaving Buhmann with 20.76 percent of the votes– a shortfall of just under 1 percent.
Kreiss honors veterans with book
FAIRMONT — Joseph Kreiss, a photojournalist and now author located in Truman, has completed his nine-year photo and written project book, highlighting the stories and legacies of 86 veterans throughout Martin and Emmett County. The book is called ‘A Portrait of a Veteran: Photo Project’ and dives into the accounts of veterans who sacrificed their daily lives to defend the nation.
SWCD works on restoration through plots
FAIRMONT- The Martin Soil Water Conservation District (SWCD) continues to work on the restoration of prairie lands throughout Martin County and beyond. The most recent pollinator plot was planted at Amber Lake Park earlier this summer with the park department handling the maintenance. Pollinator plots aim to restore natural habitats...
Police
12:27 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 400 block of Interlaken Road. The call was cleared. 8:49 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 400 block of Webster Street. Assistance was rendered. 1:35 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 900...
Police
10:05 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 100 block of West 12th Street. A verbal warning was issued. 10:17 a.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 1600 block of Cadillac Avenue. 10:43 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported at 10th Street and...
Tornado Watch Across Southern Minnesota Tonight
The National Weather has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until midnight tonight for a large portion of southern Minnesota. A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development in and near the watch area. The Tornado Watch includes Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston,...
Police
12:13 a.m. — Police investigated a driving complaint in the 900 block of Johnson Street. Unable to locate the driving issue in question. 7:05 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud complaint in the 2400 block of Red Bird Lane. The call was cleared. 7:44 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly...
Courts
Failure of driver to carry proof of insurance when operating a vehicle — Luis R. Rodriguez Burgos, 30, of Fairmont; fined $285. Driving after revocation — Anthony C. Schultz, 32, of Trimont; fined $285. Austin T. Chamberlain, 27, of Mankato was convicted of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene; fined $185, sentenced...
Mayor and council member positions open
SHERBURN — There will be a CREST-sponsored Lunch & Learn program beginning 11 a.m. today, Aug. 7, at the Sherburn Senior Center near the city hall. The program will be about the Minnesota State Fair and what is needed to be known to be better informed. A lunch of chicken salad sandwiches and peach dessert is planned following the program. These informative and fun programs are free to anyone in Martin County but they do appreciate any free will donation for the lunch.
Courts
Levi B. Eisenmenger, 35, of Fairmont was convicted of domestic assault-commits act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death; fined $100, sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 83 days for one year, credit for time served seven days, one year supervised probation, contact probation officer as directed, complete and pay for comprehensive assessment within 45 days of sentencing and follow all recommendations timely, must sign all releases for assessor to obtain collateral information from assigned probation agent(s), assigned social worker(s) if any, mental health treatment provider(s) if any, relevant family/household members and recent treatment providers as part of their assessment, must successfully complete the level of treatment and aftercare recommended rather than choosing a lesser level of care, complete a diagnostic mental health evaluation with a focus on domestic violence assessment/prevention and follow recommendations, no alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no alcohol/controlled substance possession with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing, no contact with victim(s), obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if changes address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by probation officer, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives. Also convicted of fleeing a peace officer by a means other than a motor vehicle; sentenced to jail 90 days, stayed 83 days for one year, credit for time served seven days, one year supervised probation, contact probation officer as directed, complete and pay for comprehensive assessment within 45 days of sentencing and follow all recommendations timely, must sign all releases for assessor to obtain collateral information from assigned probation agent(s), assigned social worker(s) if any, mental health treatment provider(s) if any, relevant family/household members and recent treatment providers as part of their assessment, must successfully complete the level of treatment and aftercare recommended rather than choosing a lesser level of care, complete a diagnostic mental health evaluation with a focus on domestic violence assessment/prevention and follow recommendations, no alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, no alcohol/controlled substance possession with the exception of prescribed medications, random testing, no contact with victim(s), obtain permission from agent before leaving the state, follow all state and federal criminal laws, contact probation agent within 72 hours if charged with a new crime; are in contact with law enforcement; if changes address, employment, or telephone number, cooperate with search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, etc. by probation officer, sign releases of information as directed, don’t use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives. An additional felony charge of terroristic threats-reckless disregard risk, and misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct-offensive/abusive/boisterous/noisy/obscene, and obstruct legal process-interfere with peace officer, were all dismissed.
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