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‘Strong’ community Center concept presented To the Editor: Thank You Citizens 4 a Strong Fairmont. Your presented concept for a Martin County Community Center, by rejuvenating the SMEC Building, was well thought-out and effectively presented at the Fairmont City Council meeting. All your efforts, research, ingenuity, listening, surveying and inclusion of citizens came through very positively and productively. Fortunately, there are many opportunities for athleticism throughout all of Martin County. (Fitness clubs, basketball courts, school facilities, bike trails, golf courses, ...

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Thanks for donating time, talents to dedication To the Editor: Thank you to all those that donated their time and talents at the Martin County Veterans Memorial bell dedication on July 4. The much needed rain didn’t keep our wonderful community away from attending the dedication and enjoy good food and music. Thanks again to everyone that attended, donated, and to those that helped make it all happen. Terri Larson and other members of the Martin County Veterans Memorial Committee Fairmont

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Bonk officially retires Fairmont’s long-time track and field coach, Bob Bonk, has announced his retirement. Bonk’s impressive career spans over half a century and over that time he’s had a positive impact on countless young athletes. Thank you, Bob, for all that you’ve done for our youth and our community, and enjoy a well-deserved break! FEDA looks at future of building This week the Fairmont Economic Development Authority looked at the future of the city’s incubator building, which FEDA owns. While the incubator started as a good idea, management of its purpose has ...

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New business focuses on skin Congratulations to Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions, which opened earlier this week in Fairmont. The business, owned by McKenzie Terfehr, will fill a need in the community as we’ve been lacking dermatology services for quite some time. We wish you good luck in your new endeavor! Council hears SMEC proposal This week the Fairmont City Council heard a presentation from Citizens 4 A Strong Fairmont, which proposed usage of the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus as a community center. We appreciate the idea of using an existing building to fill a need ...

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Announcing Hay Day VBS To the Editor: Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, Christian Church of Fairmont is having an amazing FREE event for kids, 3 years old to kids graduating 5th grade. It will be two days of worship, learning, fun, crafts, and food. Our theme this year is Hay Day “Growing in Friendship With Jesus!” On Friday, we will start at 5:30 p.m. with a free meal for the kids and we will be done for the night at 8 p.m. On Saturday, we will start at 9 a.m. then a lunch before the afternoon where will have a bouncy house set up and games and songs for a fun celebration ...

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Thank you from the Cancer Fighters To the Editor: My team, Cancer Fighters, recently participated in the Martin County Relay for Life at the Martin County Fairgrounds. I would like to thank my team members, Kathy Rippentrop, and all that donated to us and the Relay. I hope we can continue to count on you in the future. We appreciate all donations big and small. Marsha Williams Cancer Fighters team captain Welcome