Letter to the Editor:
C4aSF at fair
The “Citizens for a Strong Fairmont” group (C4aSF) will be at the fair again this year.
Stop by and visit us at our booth in the arena and register for chamber bucks. There will be one drawing each day of the fair. We would like your thoughts and ...
Appreciate community support
To the editor:
The Fairmont Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Fairmont Hy-Vee and Culligan of Fairmont for generously donating the food and drink for our annual Fairmont Night Out. We served 600 free pork chops on a stick, chips, ...
Disappointed with councilor’s survey reaction
I read with mixed emotions the article in the June 24, 2025 edition of the Sentinel on the City Council’s proposed Blue Earth Avenue street median project.
Some of the factors that had to be considered with the proposed beautification of the ...
Political harassment, violence needs to stop
To the editor:
I am hurt to my soul to hear of the killing of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in an extreme act of political violence. The threats against me, my family, my property and in one case a threat against my dogs placed in ...
Solar project affects area families
To the editor:
There is a proposal before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that will affect Martin County, specifically Rutland Township. This is a proposal for a 1,000+ acre solar farm that will be located approximately 125 feet from my front door on ...
City selectively enforcing zoning
To the editor:
As a long-time resident of Fairmont, I feel compelled to speak out about a serious and ongoing issue affecting my neighborhood and our local government’s credibility.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve witnessed the City of Fairmont selectively ...