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Council dives into issues, opportunities in workshop

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 ...

Human Services eager for new systems

FAIRMONT – The Faribault and Martin County Health and Human Services (FMCHS), which has grappled with outdated systems for years, is cautiously optimistic as $90 million in funding has been approved by the state legislature for improving its systems across all 87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

Welcome talks Dugan Street water backup

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

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 ...

City Band celebrates community, bandshell through music

FAIRMONT — Birds are not the only ones making music in Sylvania Park. Fairmont City Band is about to begin its summer season of concerts. “I’m always excited. It’s always exciting,” said secretary and treasurer Dianne Bittenbinder, who has been involved in Fairmont City Band for 43 ...

County moves forward LEC work

FAIRMONT— The Martin County Board of Commissioners heard a simplified plan for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) renovation project during their meeting on Tuesday. Olseon and Hobbie had been ordered to do a facility conditions assessment of the building soon after the board of commissioners decided in March of 2025 to no longer continue plans for a new justice center. The findings of the assessment were presented to the board in March of this year and originally came in at an estimated $6.3 to $7.2 million. However, after a work session in April, some board members have expressed ...