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Police
12:32 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 500 block of Home Street. 2:10 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 700 block of Bird Street. 3:19 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 1300 block of Johnson Street. 9:50...
Sherburn hears of park improvements
SHERBURN — Sherburn City Council held a meeting Monday evening and a city employee reported that they replaced the steps on the playground equipment at the park. He asked about the gazebo at the south park since the windows are getting broken often. The council discussed selling the gazebo and will discuss putting it on the excess city equipment list at the next city council meeting. The place where the water main was broken has been patched and will get attention again. He reported that the waste water treatment new plant was working well and that it was not overwhelmed by the record breaking water in June. The plant handled over 2 million gallons of water which is much more than usual and did not have to use a bypass.
St. John’s to host Camp Omega
SHERBURN — There will be a CREST-sponsored Lunch & Learn program beginning 11 a.m. today, July 3, at the Sherburn Senior Center near the city hall building. There will be a lunch following the pprogram. These interesting educational programs are free to anyone in Martin County. They. appreciate a...
Readers’ Views
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of the MCW pool on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. This difficult decision has been made due to budget cuts and the increasingly unsustainable costs associated with maintaining the aging equipment. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to...
Courts
Speeding — Jeffrey A. Mand, 48, of Middleton, Wis.; Derek J. Ritsma, 33, of Gads Hill, Ontario, Canada; each fined $125. Use/possess/transport cannabis or hemp products under 21 years of age — Jacob L. Harris, 20, of Fairmont; fined $135. Passing on right when prohibited — Stevan K....
People and Events
It’s important as we get older to keep our minds sharp as well as our bodies. Everyone should have a desire to keep their cognitive skills intact as they go into their golden years. The next CREST Lunch & Learn will take place 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, at the CREST office, 820 Winnebago Ave. in Fairmont. The program will be presented by Joyce Peterson of CREST and she will speak on the topic “How To Build A Better Brain.” A salad luncheon will be served after the presentation along with a cool summer dessert. If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP the CREST office at (507) 235-3833. This activity is open to seniors in Martin County and a free-will donation is always welcome.
Legacy Trees continues its upward growth
Growth is important for most any business if it is to remain successful. It is even more important when your business involves literally growing trees and shrubs. Legacy Trees, which began in 2020 by selling trees and shrubs at an empty lot on the corner of Seventh and Main streets in downtown Blue Earth, continues to grow both in the variety and number of items they offer for sale, and also in the number of places they operate their business.
Courtland man arrested for illegal possesion of firearm, meth
A Courtland man with prior felony drug convictions is accused of illegally possessing a .22 caliber pistol, ammunition and methamphetamine. Dale Geral Waibel, 55, of Courtland was charged with nine felony counts in relation to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition with prior convictions and four felony counts for possession of methamphetamine, a controlled stimulant and opioids. Waibel became the subject of an investigation by the Brown-Lyon-Redwood-Renville Drug Task...
Fairmont Fireworks on July 4th
The annual Fairmont Fireworks display is set for the night of Thursday, July 4th. The event is set for dusk, beginning approximately 10:00 to 10:15 p.m. over the west side of Sisseton Lake. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., a salute at the top of every hour will be fired as a countdown to the show. If severe weather is unavoidable, the make-up date will be Friday, July 5th. Changes will be announced on the Fairmont Fireworks facebook page.
Community rallies together after family loses Rapidan Dam Store, home in same week
RAPIDAN TOWNSHIP, Minnesota (WCCO) — Signs and memorabilia are the few surviving items left over after the Hruska family had to say goodbye to their business of more than half a century. On Friday, the Rapidan Dam Store was purchased by Blue Earth County and demolished to prevent it...
Windom Flood Relief Fund has been established
Due to recent flooding in Windom, Windom Area Foundation has created the “Windom Flood Relief Fund” to help support the community. More details and information will be released in the coming weeks regarding eligibility and how to apply for funding. In order to donate, mail a check to: Windom Area Foundation, P.O. Box 351, Windom 56101, or drop a check off at Bank Midwest.
Fire Dept. ready for 30th annual display
FAIRMONT– The Fairmont Fire Department is ready to blow the community away with its annual fireworks display. This year will mark the 30th consecutive year that the department has put on the show and even with rain predicted, the department is moving full steam ahead. Sam Cress, chairman of...
Dean A. Becker
GRANADA — Services for Dean A. Becker, 57, of Granada, Minn., will beheld 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop, Minn. Burial will follow the service in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, July 2, 2024, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont.
Police
5:37 a.m. — A parking complaint was reported in the 40 block of Downtown Plaza. A parking citation was issued. 7:26 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 400 block of Ward Street. Saturday, June 29. 9:39 a.m. — A civil complaint was reported in...
Kenneth K. Baker
FAIRMONT — A time for remembering and celebrating the life of Kenneth “Ken” K. Baker, 67, of Fairmont, Minn., will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Center Creek Cemetery near Granada, Minn.
Highways 169 and 40 reopen in southern Minnesota flood zone
(Mankato, MN) -- State transportation officials say some roadways closed by flooding in southern Minnesota are back open. MnDOT says Highway 169 reopened from Mankato to St. Peter, and Highway 60 near Windom opened to traffic Thursday with one lane in each direction. Highway 169 in St. Peter is open, with traffic shifted head-to-head onto the southbound lanes, but the northbound lanes are still underwater. Crews continue to monitor flooded highways and bridges and will open them as soon as it is safe to do so.
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