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Fire department seeks new members

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Fire Department is seeking paid volunteers as part of its annual recruitment drive. Volunteers must reside within a 10-minute radius of the fire station and respond to 30 percent of the calls that come through. The process begins with a civil service written exam, ...

Welcome City Council hears project updates

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met last Tuesday evening. Council Member Stauter gave the Park Committee report. Progress has been made on borders, animal swings, parent-child swing, pictures in the shelter house and trees planted. She brought up the possibility of having businesses ...

Two officers join Fairmont PD

FAIRMONT— A set of officers are the latest to join the Fairmont Police Department. Madison Militello and Brandon Yira both began their employment on Aug. 12. Militello is a native of Fairmont and graduated from Fairmont High School in 2019. During her senior year, she enlisted in the Army ...

Districts find new place for gymnasts to practice their Magic

FAIRMONT – The Martin County Area Magic has moved from LiveFit to the Fairmont National Guard Armory for their practices and games moving forward. The move, officially approved at Monday’s Martin County West (MCW) School Board meeting, also extends to gymnastic offerings through community ...

Cornerstone brings new healthcare opportunity for local businesses

FAIRMONT – Looking to make healthcare more affordable and less of a hassle, Cornerstone Clinic is working with North Risk Partners (NRP) to partner with local businesses, offering direct primary care and $0 visits. By going through the Direct Primary Care route, NRP Vice President Skip Lowe ...

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New clinic opening in Trimont TRIMONT— Windom Area Health Speciality Clinics Trimont is having a soft opening on Monday, Aug. 25. The clinic, located at 437 Main Street E., will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and will offer OB/GYN, surgery and urology services. The clinic will ...