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Ward 3 candidates speak on the issues

FAIRMONT — Three candidates, Hollee Klesh, incumbent Randy Lubenow and Edward Paschke will appear on the ballot Nov. 3 for Fairmont’s City Council Ward 3. They were all asked the same four questions and below are their responses. Paschke did not respond to the questions before the deadline. 1 — What is your background, and why are you running for city council? Klesh: I grew up in Fairmont and graduated in 2007, then moved away for college and work. I returned three years ago with my husband to be near family and to build relationships in a smaller, closer-knit community. In ...

Tech makes leaps in rural EMS training

MARTIN COUNTY – Via South Central Minnesota EMS, rural emergency medical services across Southern Minnesota and Martin County are accessing interactive training through virtual reality. Before, Regional Executive Director Mark Griffith said all of their emergency simulations required a lot ...

Imagine Martin to debut new Sunday series

FAIRMONT— There’s a new way to beat the Sunday scaries. Imagine Martin’s new concert series, This Song’s for you, will kick off in Fairmont inside The Hive on Sunday, Nov. 1 with a unique and intimate performance to follow at 7 p.m. on the first Sunday evening of the month through ...

BE ponders drainage issues

BLUE EARTH— The Blue Earth City Council reviewed a memo discussing the possible courses of action for subsurface drainage issues on Nicollet Street during its meeting on Monday. City engineer Ben Rosol presented the council with the memo, detailing the history of drainage issues along Nicollet Street south of 10th Street and explaining the steps taken to address those issues over the years. “There was some exploratory work done in 2024; at that time, the best guess was that the excessive groundwater in the area was due to either a sand vein or an artesian well,” Rosol reported. ...

Welcome reviews street project, water issue

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening. Troy Nemmers from Bolton and Menk gave a final review for the 2025 Street Project. Discussion was held about the pictured street project results at several residences that may be considered for the two-year warranty and lower assessment. The council discussed the various pictures and approved keeping the assessments as they are with no lower assessments. The council approved the proposal of the Union Care Plan insurance for city employees, except police. The city employees surveyed approved the plan since it has more ...

Halloween events planned in Welcome

WELCOME — American Red Cross blood drives will be held today, Friday, Oct. 23, at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont, on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 at Best Western in Fairmont and on Dec. 7 at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), visit www.redcrossblood.org or ...