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Thank you to local businesses To the Editor: Fairmont class of 1973 recently held its 50th class reunion. It was a great time, filled with a lot of activities. We would like to take this opportunity to thank several local businesses that were so accommodating and helpful in making our reunion a resounding success. Our thanks to these businesses: Best Western Hospitality and Catering, Fairmont Brewing Company (for our amazing The Hills — Lager of 73), Dee’s Floral and Design, HyVee Bakery, Fairmont Chamber of Commerce (for our welcome bags), Minuteman Press (for our booklets, ...

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Local music production was excellent To the Editor: We attended the recent Fairmont Opera House production of ‘Sound of Music’ twice. Going the second time meant that we might have missed something the first time as there was so much to see and hear. It was such a privilege to be able to attend such a production so close to home. There was a sense of excellence in every part of the production. The excellence ranged from the settings to an orchestra that seemed so prepared. The familiar songs seemed so in place in such a beautiful hall. Each of the performers played their part so ...

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New family takes over Bean Town Congratulations to both Steve and Tina Jette and the Parra family on the transfer of ownership of Bean Town restaurant in Fairmont. Thanks to Steve and Tina for bringing the restaurant here more than a decade ago and for searching for the right family to take it over. And thanks to the Parra family for having an interest in keeping the restaurant the same as it’s been. Sounds like a win-win for everyone involved. Large donation made to community center Thank you to Bryan and Mary Beth Sweet for your generous donation to the Fairmont Area Community ...

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Minnesota goes too far with legislation To the Editor: Our Minnesota State legislative session has ended and Governor Walz has called it the most productive session since the Minnesota Miracle. My view. I respectfully disagree and I will address only three issues from the last session at this time. These are strictly my views and I will not apologize for them. #1 Minnesota as a sanctuary state for abortion. I am staunchly pro-life. To keep abortion in place up to delivery time is horrendous. As has been suggested to have mobile abortion clinics near state boundaries are what I call ...

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Weeds overtake chain of lakes Curly-leaf Pondweed is very visibly present in all of Fairmont’s five lakes. Time is of the essence to eliminate this invasive weed. Lakeshore owners please remove the roots completely and let the weed dry out and die before disposing of it. All community members can also help eliminate this weed and others by taking care of their grass clippings and leaves and keeping the drains that lead to the lakes clear. Council looks at channel repairs This week the Fairmont City Council acted on taking some of the funds earmarked for updates at Gomsrud Park and ...

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Pride in the Fourth of July To the Editor: Two hundred forty-seven years ago, in 1776, after affixing his signature to the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, explaining the significance of what he and the founding fathers had done. In his letter, he stated, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, ...