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Work ahead of schedule for Welcome pickleball

WELCOME – Welcome’s take on pickleball is in full swing, as construction on their new courts at Hansen-Keck Park has begun ahead of schedule. The process started in 2022. Welcome City Councilor Lynda Stauter said…

Farm Bill ins and outs

MORGAN —The Farm Bill was the top topic of conversation during the Minnesota Farmfest congressional forum on Tuesday. Minnesota's 1st…

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Never take for granted

We’ve all heard that we should not take things for granted, but it never hurts to give a reminder about this piece of wisdom. I was at a meeting with some local business owners recently and one of them pointed out how when we visit other cities, especially, say, up north, we often go…

Thumbs Up Council OKs phase two of harvesting The Fairmont City Council approved going ahead with…

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What does leadership look like? To the editor: This month, I want you to think back to the very first president you can remember. Mine was Ronald Reagan, 1980-1988. I didn’t like him much. I thought an actor may not have the qualities we need in a president. But then he stood up to…

War is Not Christian To the editor: A hot topic these days seem to be the…

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Lake noise To the editor: Lake noise shouldn’t be of the level that makes you want…

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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?