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Council limits commission members

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council on Monday again debated a list of nominations to the Fairmont Charter Commission. Interim City Administrator, Jeff O’Neill, shared some background on the matter and said that on March 25 the initial list of candidate names was submitted to the Fairmont ...

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Fairmont places 3rd at State Speech Tournament FAIRMONT —The MSHSL Class A State Speech Tournament was held Friday, April 19, at Shakopee High School in Shakopee, Minn. In team standings, Fairmont placed 3rd with 42 points, 2nd place was Melrose with 45 points and the 1st place team was ...

K9 aids Sheriff’s Office

FAIRMONT— It’s been just over a year since the Martin County Sheriff’s Office’s new K9, Bruno, began training along with his handler, Luis Figueroa. Since becoming certified, the two have proven to be a valuable asset to the department. Bruno is a Belgian Malinois that just turned 2 ...

Lighthouse a beacon for youth

FAIRMONT— Operating since 2001, Fairmont’s Youth for Christ student hub, The Lighthouse, provides a safe, supportive environment for students and the youth of the community. The staff strives for the after-school program to serve as a ‘beacon of light’ for students in troubled seas... ...

Blood drive Monday in Northrop

CEYLON — Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will have a 5:30 p.m. communion service tonight, April 20, in Ceylon. Area residents are welcome to join them on the first and third Saturdays of each month for the evening service and on Tuesday mornings for Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. ** St. Peter ...

Council hears audit details

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening. The council received a good audit report from Burkhardt Auditors, Greg Burkhardt and were given a clean audit report which means the facts are as reported. He reminded the council to ask about things that do not seem right and to make ...