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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...
Well study goes to Council
SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council met Monday evening. Amanda Strommer from the MN Department of Health/Well Head Protection department discussed the two new Sherburn wells with the council and the old well. She said Sherburn was about halfway through the well head protection and that there are grants to help. One would be $10,000 and another would be that amount with a 50/50 match from the City.
Many reasons to shop at farmers’ market
“Nothing tastes better than fresh green beans out of the garden. You can’t beat it,” Becky Sellner was quoted in a New Ulm Journal article on the start of the farmers’ market season. It’s those fresh green beans and other vegetable delights that make shopping at farmers’...
People and Events
“left”>“Church on the Lawn” services will be held beginning 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 21, at East Chain Evangelical Free Church, located three miles east of the village of East Chain. The speaker will be Terry Baxter, co-founder of GoServe Global and former member of the Iowa State Legislature. The service includes live band worship, bible teaching and wonderful kids program. Prior to the service, donuts and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chair and a friend. Stay after for MC Pork Producers pork chops-on-a-stick, pork patties & O’Scoops Ice Cream.The public is welcome. In case of inclement weather, they will meet inside the church.
Some strong basis levels in southern Minnesota
Some Midwestern grain farmers are finding strong basis levels. Tim Waibel farms near Courtland in south-central Minnesota and says he’s been delivering corn to an ethanol plant in Fairmont. “And they’ve really been paying up on the basis, and we’re seeing a 70-cent spread in 55 miles. I’ve never seen that before.” South Central College […]
Board hears fairground success, woes
FAIRMONT– The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday heard some updates and a request for funds from Robbin Celander, President of the Martin County Fair Board. Celander said that last year’s fair was “fantastic,” and since then, along with planning for this year’s fair, members have been busy with other events held at the fairgrounds, including the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo (MYLE) which took place in late June.
People and Events
The Blue Earth Town and Country Players have announced that their 2024 summer production of “Church Basement Ladies,” originally set for July 18-21, has been rescheduled for Sept. 13-15. July free meal Sunday at SJV. St. John Vianney will be serving their free July meal beginning 5 p.m....
Police
12:27 a.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 900 block of Shoreacres Drive. The call was cleared. 12:39 a.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of West 12th Street. Unable to locate. 6:45 a.m. — Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was...
Delores Mae Holz
FAIRMONT — A memorial service for Delores “Dee” Mae Holz, 90, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Burial will be held at a later date at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Fairmont. Holz passed away Wednesday, July...
Park concerns go to board
FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Park Board met on Tuesday and revisited some old business including the topic of air conditioning in the Lincoln Park Shelter house. Board Member Vicki Schulte brought up the possibility of redoing the shelter house and questioned its purpose. Public Works Director Matthew York responded by explaining that clubs and groups meet there commonly for meals and meetings. Park and Street Superintendent Nick Lardy added to York’s statement about Lincoln Park. The park committee had removed the isometric flower beds and replaced such with kinder and raised beds.
Winnebago Council addresses repair issue
There was some good news and there was some bad news for the Winnebago City Council to deal with at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 9. While the council was excited to approve the hiring of Cass Davis, who is already a certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), to the Winnebago Ambulance Department, they were also disappointed to learn that the Muir Library once again needed some unscheduled maintenance.
J-M sold
Towards the end of the Winnebago EDA (Economic Development Authority) meeting on July 11, city administrator Judi Hynes surprised those in attendance when she announced that the former J-M Manufacturing plant in Winnebago has been sold. “The deal is done,” Hynes said. “But, I am unable at this time to...
Classifieds July 17
Commercial Shop and Storage: This lot includes 2 buildings with ample storage and work space. Located on the south side of New Ulm, MN. 13248 Co Rd 25 New Ulm, MN 56073. $259,900. 15.3 Acre Lot for Sale: Backing up to the Minnesota River this multipurpose lot with various outbuildings...
Ron Schenk
WINNEBAGO — Ron Schenk of Winnebago, Minn., a dedicated and hardworking individual who lived life to the fullest, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 64, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Spencer-Owen Funeral Home in Winnebago. A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Spencer-Owen Funeral Home in Winnebago is in charge of arrangements. A livestream of the service can be viewed on the funeral home’s website.
Rande L. Isenberg
FAIRMONT — A celebration of life for Rande L. Isenberg, age 73, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 1, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont. Military honors, by Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 and Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1222, will be held 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, outside the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date at the East Chain Evangelical Free Church Cemetery, East Chain, Minn. Isenberg passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
People and Events
Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont will meet for breakfast and an informative talk beginning 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Ranch Restaurant, Fairmont. Featured speaker will be Bryan Kastning of the Fairmont Fire Department. The public is invited to come for breakfast and hear a captivating talk from Bryan.
Police
10:47 a.m. — Criminal damage to property was reported in the 100 block of West 12th Street. 11:06 a.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 500 block of East Margaret Street. 12:47 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 700 block of East 3rd...
Readers’ Views
I am writing this letter to the general public so that they may be aware of a situation that is happening in the Fairmont community. I recently returned home from a major surgery, so was not moving around very much yet. On Sunday, June 30, my wife and I detected a slight smell of a natural gas leak in our home. I knew there was a 24-hour emergency number to call if you smelled gas. I was unable to locate it in the phone book, etc., so I decided to call 911 to ask the emergency operator for the emergency number. She said she would send the fire department and they would take care of it. They came and we told them that we only had two things on gas, the furnace and the clothes dryer. My wife had gone to the basement and didn’t smell gas, so we figured it was in the clothes dryer. They sniffed the air and agreed we had a gas leak. They stuck some kind of a gauge in the dryer and said that there was a leak in the dryer. They shut off the gas and told me to contact an appliance dealer on Monday to get the leak repaired.
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