FAIRMONT — Halloween is nearly here and residents and businesses alike are gearing up for the night of frights. Many will participate in the second annual Prowl the Plaza, put on by the Greater Plaza Area Council, in which families may ‘prowl’ the area and trick or treat from ...

FAIRMONT – Leaf pick-up is set to get underway in Fairmont on Monday, Oct. 27, and extend through Nov. 14. Properties north of Blue Earth Avenue/Lake Avenue will have their leaves picked up from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, properties south of Blue Earth Avenue/Lake Avenue and north of Lair ...

WELCOME — During the meeting of the Welcome City Council on Tuesday evening, Derek Behrens reported on the street project for Bolton and Menk. Progress is on time and probably will conclude at the end of October or first part of November if all goes well and the weather is good. Other ...

CEYLON — The Helping Hands of Ceylon non-profit will organize a Trunk and Treat event from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 25, on Main Street. Children will get treats from decorated car trunks for a safe Halloween. Hot dogs, cookies and beverages will be provided and gift cards for the top three ...

FAIRMONT – Out of 3,174 schools in Minnesota, Fairmont was one of 14 that received the National Banner School Recognition as a Unified School for opportunities inclusive of students with disabilities, including Unified Cardinals. Unified Cardinals began in the 2017-18 season thanks to ...

FAIRMONT – Providing a centralized alternative to trick or treating, trunk or treating has begun to make its mark in in recent years. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Paul Lutheran School started its trunk or treat in 2020. Teacher and trunk or treat organizer Erin Simpson said it ...