I found the "Toy Story 5" theme of tech versus toys very intriguing, as folks like me from older generations often lament that today's kids are missing out on one of the most wonderful parts of childhood: using your God-given imagination. Screentime on tablets can lock so many kids in, and ...
The last two decades have been a continuous adventure in redefining the phrase "white supremacy" to include less and less pertinent things. The latest is that the Supreme Court has allegedly joined forces with Trump to "advance an authoritarian, white-supremacist agenda" — in the words of ...
Successful Triathlon weekend To the editor: It truly took a village to host the Fairmont Youth and Adult Triathlons and the 5K Run for the Bacon this past weekend. The event begins with generous sponsors who believe in our mission and make it all possible. The City of Fairmont graciously allows us to use the Aquatic Park and Gomsrud Park. Our Park Department sets up the fencing for the bike transition areas, while the County provides traffic cones and street barriers to help keep athletes and spectators safe. Athletes were treated to fresh fruit and cookies donated by Hy-Vee and ...
A recent report showed that health insurance rates on MNsure could rise by double digits again next year. If the rate hike is approved by regulators, these increases would add to the financial challenges already facing families across the state. Employer-sponsored health coverage could also ...
Happy birthday to us! Next Saturday, our country will be 250 years old. I have been around for seventy of those. So, I’ve seen some things. We are just back from a trip to Europe. One of the advantages of traveling is perspective. Looking at America from across the ocean is like astronauts ...
The Fairmont City Council tabled another project at its meeting this week. This one is for new pickleball courts which may or may not come to fruition. For some background, a few months ago the council approved a capital improvement project to move the courts from their current location at Veterans Park to the Winnebago Avenue Sports Complex. However, input was received, suggesting that they go elsewhere. Two of the locations included different sides of the soccer complex and the other location was where the skate park currently is. The Fairmont Park Board suggested they go at the ...
