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FEDA talks loan program process

FAIRMONT – As choices for the facade loan program were approved and repayments of the revolving loan fund were announced at Monday’s Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) meeting, the gates of spirited discussion were opened regarding how the loan programs are analyzed. City Council Representative Britney Kawecki started by voicing her concerns about the necessity of a separate loan committee, especially for loans with no financials to review. “To take away from staff's time, take away from a committee to have to get together, not even to review financial information, ...

HRA approves Jameson and Bush Mill Circle plan

FAIRMONT – Facing two options on how to continue with the Jameson and Bush Mill Circle project, the Fairmont HRA made its decision on Monday. Before the discussion occurred, Habitat for Humanity of Martin-Faribault Counties Executive Director Staci Thompson spoke on potentially collaborating with the HRA on future housing, including Jameson and Bush Mill Circle. “I have a lot of colleagues who work very closely with their HRAs and their community action housing groups,” she said. “Before I put a whole ton of work into it, I wanted to come and see what you were doing and ...

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Fairmont Speech takes first in sections, 14 qualify for State FAIRMONT/JANESVILLE — The Fairmont High School Speech Team competed at the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Section 2A Speech Tournament on Friday, April 10, in Janesville. For 10 consecutive years, Fairmont won the section championship. Twenty-four individual were Section finalists and 14 individuals advanced to the state tournament. State-advancing Section Finalists: Discussion: Calixta Tessendorf placed third. Dramatic Interpretation: Cooper Gudahl was the Champion. Extemporaneous Speaking: Emma Schidmt ...

Local artists help Fairmont art scene bloom

FAIRMONT— Alexandra Hurney, Caroline Porter and Sydney Wren, A trio of active artists in the Fairmont community, have their art on display now through May 10 at the Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont. Each artist has their own style and their own story but they’ve found common ...

  FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Home Show has businesses across the spectrum of home renovation and upkeep doing what they can to attract attention and bring business to the Fairmont area. This year, Organizer Keith Hoye said they have over 60 businesses set up at the Martin County ...

GHEC approves cameras in classrooms

GRANADA – Operating under previous approval, the Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School Board approved a bid from Alpha Wireless to install cameras in all classrooms during their meeting on Thursday. Superintendent Doug Storbeck said they received approval from teachers two years ago to install the cameras, but paused it due to the potential building project they were planning to put to a referendum. “Now that we're to that point, we'd like to move forward with updating our camera system,” he said. The school district received four bids. Alpha Wireless was the best offer at ...