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Park department wrapping up busy summer

FAIRMONT – This summer season goes into the books as another of growth and improvement for the Fairmont Parks. Public Works Superintendent Nick Lardy said the name of the game is to make the parks as nice, clean and usable as possible for the public. The biggest challenge they ran into this ...

Solar farm plan draws concerns

FAIRMONT – An informational meeting on a potential solar farm in Rutland Township drew concerns from citizens on Thursday. The meeting, held at Best Western, was the first step for the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) and Geronimo Power, the company looking to build the farm and ...

Lakeview spruces up interior

FAIRMONT— Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont has been steadily working over the last eight months on giving the interior of the building a serious facelift. The renovations, which aim to make the space more warm and inviting, are expected to wrap up in the next month. The funeral home, ...

Church service schedule to change in September

CEYLON — Monday is the Labor Day Holiday. Please have a safe and happy Labor Day. Remember, schools are starting classes, and children may run from the school bus or on the street intersections. Keep the children safe, obey school bus safety arms and blinking lights laws and slow down around ...

King Korn Days— A look back on the historic festival

King Korn Days flourished during the 1950s and 1960s and was briefly resurrected in the 1980s. It included parades with floats and bands, various forms of entertainment, singers, dancers, instrumentalists, magicians, novelty acts, notable celebrities and banquets. In addition, there were King ...

Corn stand going strong after 30 years

FAIRMONT – For the Detert family, July and August have been corn-selling season going back 30 years. They started downtown, selling out of a pickup bed at a farmers’ market on Third Street. After a few years, they struck an agreement with Bowlmor to sell in their parking lot. Over 20 ...