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Bike Share program rolls back into the area

FAIRMONT — The Bike Share program is rolling into Fairmont for its second year. Kids Just Want To Have Fun, a subcommittee of Project 1590 that was instrumental in making it happen, is pleased to reintroduce it for the sake of health, athleticism and fun in the area. The Bike Share ...

Welcome City Council to meet June 16

WELCOME — The Burn Site in Welcome for Welcome residents will be open from 8 to noon on Saturday, June 13. Only wood that is six inches in diameter or less, tree trimmings, brush, leaves and grass clippings should be brought to the site. Thank you for your cooperation. The city reminds ...

Lakes Foundation holding lake cleanup challenges

FAIRMONT – With years of experience cleaning up the lakes, the Fairmont Lakes Foundation (FLF) is looking to stir up some more help from the public with monthly Lake Cleanup Challenges. For years, FLF has held its cleanup in the spring, getting together with other groups to do a big cleanup ...

New street signs coming to Fairmont

FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council approved of getting new street signs at its meeting on Monday. Fairmont’s Public Works Director, Matthew York said, “In 2023 I noticed that our street name signs were not all in compliance with the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) to ...

Martin County Library launches summer programs

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Library branches of Fairmont, Sherburn, Trimont and Truman are roaring with new dino-themed opportunities. They have officially launched the children’s summer reading program, “Unearth A Story.” “It’s exciting. It’s fun,” said Children’s and Young ...

Lewisville anniversary celebration June 19, 20

TRUMAN — Be sure to check out the Jaguar Community Education flyer for all the classes and activities being offered. If you have any questions, call the community education office at (507) 776-2111 ext. 3912. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance and vehicle ...