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Wrapping up summer projects

FAIRMONT— Summer road work has continued into the fall and much progress has been made in Fairmont over the past few months. In 2026, 11 mill and overlay projects were scheduled, including the Fairmont Aquatic…

BE hears of zoning projects

BLUE EARTH— At their meeting on Monday night, the Blue Earth City Council heard from city attorney David Frundt who…

Faribault Co. OKs wage study

BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on Tuesday, voted to proceed with a class comp…

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It was surprising when the city of Fairmont called a special meeting to discuss the hiring of a liquor store manager. The city council in recent years has had special meetings to discuss the hiring of a city administrator, which makes sense, given the importance of the role and the fact that the city…

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Asking for your Early Vote  To the Editor: Hi, I'm Jaime Bleess, District 2 Martin County Commissioner. Early voting started this week. I'm writing to ask for your support to help me continue to serve as your District 2 Commissioner (Central Fairmont Area). I currently serve on the following committees to represent the best…

Who’s the Captain of the ship To the Editor: In 1981 my Honeywell manager lent me…

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 Paulson’s Water You Love!  Visioneering May 15, 2026 Denise Elston and Tom Hovey of the DNR…

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It’s all in the name To the editor: When I was a kid, we had a…

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Do you agree with President Trump's assertion that the Department of Justice should pay him $230 million for bringing cases against him under the previous administration?