FAIRMONT— It was always meant to be more than a coffee and frozen yogurt shop. When John Kasper opened Graffiti Corner in Fairmont a decade ago, he knew he wanted it to be a place for community members to get together. While he was born and raised in Fairmont, Kasper spent many of his adult ...

FAIRMONT— The first of two goal setting workshops held by the Fairmont City Council on Wednesday focused on industry, both the challenges and shortages, communication and code enforcement. City Administrator Jason Baker open the workshop by telling the council that its purpose wasn’t ...

FAIRMONT – The Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS), which has grappled with outdated systems for years, is cautiously optimistic as $90 million in funding has been approved by the state legislature for improving its systems across all 87 counties. The oldest system ...

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council held a meeting on Tuesday night. Bolton and Menk Engineer Travis Winter reported that in construction areas, blemish spots had been taken care of. Some seeding was needed, but the grass is mostly growing well. He said the NuWay septic system may have had ...

Trimont Farmers’ Market begins today WELCOME — The first summer Trimont Farmers’ Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 5, at Anderson Park in Trimont. During the farmers’ market, coffee and a meal with local, seasonal vegetables, fruits and treats will be served ...

FAIRMONT — Birds are not the only ones making music in Sylvania Park. Fairmont City Band is about to begin its summer season of concerts. “I’m always excited. It’s always exciting,” said secretary and treasurer Dianne Bittenbinder, who has been involved in Fairmont City Band for 43 ...