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Welcome discusses water issue, tree removal

WELCOME — Discussion with Dave Finstad about removing trees near the creek was held at the Welcome City Council meeting on Tuesday. The council approved the tree removal on city property and the maximum cost should not exceed $15,000. The council also discussed the water issue by Bidwell Street. There is water in the ditch and the old connection put in in 1982 has been deteriorating. The connection to the main line is the responsibility of the property owners. The council approved sending the property owners a letter explaining the connection to the main line is their responsibility ...

Nearly 300 benefit from Disability Day

FAIRMONT – In its third year, Disability Awareness Day at the Martin County Fair skyrocketed to nearly 300 people with disabilities from across the area in attendance enjoying free entry, food and access to rides. The event is put on by the Fairmont Area Human Rights Organization. Nine ...

Truman Ambulance secures rare equipment through FCH grant

TRUMAN – The Fairmont Community Hospital (FCH) Foundation has granted Truman Ambulance $15,000 for a bariatric cot, a rarity in southern Minnesota. Truman Ambulance Assistant Director Matt Lange said the system can lift and hold up to 1,600 pounds. “It's a ramp and winch system,” he ...

Burn site open this Saturday

WELCOME — The Welcome Burn Site will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 22. Please bring only wood. This is for Welcome residents only. American Red Cross blood drives will be today, Aug. 21, at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont, and Sept. 1 and 2 at the Best Western in ...

Artist paints picture of fair face-painting tradition

FAIRMONT — At the Martin County Fair, happening now through Sunday, Face Painting and Henna Tattoo Designs by Kandice has been adding a splash of color for approximately 22 years. “It’s good so far,” remarked artist Kandice Amundson, who is also a Fairmont High School art teacher. ...

One restaurant takes both crowns

FAIRMONT – Of the five entrants in this year's Blue Ribbon Pork Cook Off at the Martin County Fair, presented by the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Dudley’s Garage took both the people’s choice and connoisseur titles on Wednesday. The connoisseurs this year were Director of Events ...