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Ceylon hosts town meeting, hears resident concerns

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CEYLON — The Ceylon City Council had a special town meeting on Tuesday evening at the Mondale Park shelter house. It was attended by approximately 25 residents. Discussions were held regarding what the residents want from the city as far as help with concerns and what the residents are willing to help with as volunteers. Residents were encouraged to talk to other residents and council members who are interested in the same problems and solutions for the city. A list of things that concerned residents included clarity of city water, fixing the sewer system, street repair, ...

Graffiti Corner marks 10 years as ‘gathering place’

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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 ...

Human Services eager for new systems

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FAIRMONT – The Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS), which has grappled with outdated systems for years, is cautiously optimistic as $90 million in funding has been approved by the state legislature for improving its systems across all 87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

Council dives into issues, opportunities in workshop

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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 about solving every issue that was facing the city, but instead was an opportunity to step back from regular meeting agendas and focus on the bigger picture for the city of Fairmont. “As elected officials, each of you bring unique experiences, perspectives and priorities to the table. While we may ...

Welcome talks Dugan Street water backup

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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 grinder problems and a camera was used to examine the reason for back-ups. He gave a pay request for $130,000-plus to be given to Holtmeier Construction. The council approved it. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the water on Dugan Street at the buildings owned by Bill Peterson, Richard Koons ...

Trimont Farmers’ Market begins today

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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 ...