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Fairmont implements dumbest idea in years
February 8, 2012 Over the years, the folks at City Hall in Fairmont have generally made good decisions, in our opinion. Certainly there have been controversial issues. more »»
Student probably never heard train that killed him
February 7, 2012 A high school student hit and killed by a train last week in Hurricane, W.Va., may not have been aware he was in danger. more »»
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February 4, 2012 Corn Plus doing better The Corn Plus ethanol plant in Winnebago has been in the news too much in recent years. The plant has faced scrutiny and fines for wastewater discharge and clean air violations. more »»
No summer festival? Maybe it will come back
February 3, 2012 We are among those sad to see the demise of the Interlaken Heritage Days Summer Fun Festival in Fairmont. more »»
Opportunities open up in manufacturing
February 2, 2012 We appreciate the proactive approach of Linsey Warmka, director of Faribault County Development Corporation, and Connie Hines, site manage of the Fairmont WorkForce Center. more »»
Congress needs to stop Obama’s energy plans
February 1, 2012 President Barack Obama talked a lot about “renewable” energy during his recent State of the Union speech. more »»
New nutrition rules are little more than a fraud
January 31, 2012 For the first time in years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reworked nutrition rules for school meals. more »»
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January 28, 2012 Contract is just right We commend Fairmont Area Schools and the district’s teachers for reaching a contract settlement that is necessary and wise. more »»
Obama trying to sell something that is untrue
January 27, 2012 President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, delivered Tuesday, was a campaign speech. Of that there should be no doubt, as the president continues working hard for re-election next fall. more »»
Fairmont Area cannot continue on current path
January 26, 2012 If voters in the Fairmont Area school district thought they were done considering the school’s financial future after turning aside a referendum last fall, they were wrong. more »»
State should let local governments cooperate
January 25, 2012 We applaud the efforts of a local government coalition comprised of Minnesota cities, counties and schools that is trying to push the state into the 21st century. more »»
It’s wrong to force people to abandon their rights
January 24, 2012 Americans ought to have the right to join labor unions and support them. more »»
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January 21, 2012 County opts for ‘Code Red’ Martin County commissioners this week gave the go-ahead for the Sheriff’s Office to begin using the Code Red notification system. more »»
Dayton bonding plan too broad, too costly
January 20, 2012 Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has gotten things about half right with a proposed $775 million state bonding bil. more »»
We doubt that counties tried to hurt one hauler
January 19, 2012 A dispute arose at the last Prairieland board meeting over whether one of the bidders for the recycling contract in Martin and Faribault counties had been fully informed about expectations. more »»
Give him the money to watch it be wasted
January 18, 2012 Congress should give President Barack Obama the $12 million he says he wants to promote job creation in the United States by foreign companies. more »»
Obama playing shell games with new plan
January 17, 2012 President Barack Obama apparently believes Americans aren’t smart enough to look at the bottom line. more »»
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January 7, 2012 Deal sounds reasonable Minnesota lawmakers apparently are moving toward a deal to help fund a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. more »»
Is there any area into which feds won’t intrude?
January 6, 2012 If you doubt the government has become too intrusive, too determined to engineer virtually every aspect of our lives, consider the proposed Christmas Tree Promotion Boar. more »»
Once process begins, it’s hard to prevent pork
January 5, 2012 Minnesota lawmakers are gearing up for the legislative session that begins Jan. 28. One major item on their agenda this year is a state bonding bill. more »» |
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