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Grateful to Fairmont Knights for hosting auctions To the Editor: People First, a self-advocacy group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, would like to thank the Fairmont Knights of Columbus for their hard work and dedication for continually hosting their annual silent/live auction. No matter the amount from this fundraiser for CREST and The Arc Minnesota-People First; the money will be an asset to both organizations. Thank you for continuing to support us in our endeavors to make the lives of people with disabilities a better place in our communities. Pat ...

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School Funding in Minnesota: An operating levy vs. a referendum To the Editor: In order to understand why the MCW School District has a referendum on the ballot for May 14th, it is important to have a basic understanding of how schools are funded in Minnesota. Some have proposed that MCW asks for an operating levy instead of a referendum, and this editorial will provide more insight as to why that is NOT a financially sound plan. According to the Center for Rural Policy and Development, “although Minnesota’s K-12 schools get their funding from a mix of local, state and federal ...

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School Referendum aimed to address financial challenges To the Editor: If you have been following the news for the last few years, it is no surprise the MCW School District has been dealing with financial and facility challenges. These challenges are similar to those many school districts, especially rural school districts, across the state and country are experiencing. The greatest challenge is funding. We don’t receive enough money per students to meet our needs and the state requirements. We have a declining enrollment, as many others across the state are also experiencing. This ...

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Fiscal sustainability To the Editor: What is the driving force behind the MCW referendum? Above and beyond all is fiscal sustainability. That might seem like an interesting reason, as building a new school is not cheap. However, all other options paint a bleak picture for the future of OUR school district. A thorough financial analysis has been completed by the school board and district leadership. Building a one campus facility is the most fiscally sound option for both the district and the taxpayer and will ensure we can operate the school district for decades to come. Why is ...

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CREST salutes volunteers during Volunteer Month To the Editor: Enhancing the Quality of Life for Those We Serve. That is the mission statement for CREST and during the month of April CREST salutes the wonderful volunteers that help make the program successful. CREST volunteers offer vital help to people in need but the benefits have proven to be greater for the volunteer as the right match can help them find new friends and connect with the community. CREST volunteers have stepped forward to make a difference in the lives of those we call our care receivers. It’s an opportunity ...

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Dark side to the lakes To the Editor: I would like to share my stories about growing up in Fairmont. It was a great town and I have a lot of happy memories from growing up on Hall Lake but there is a dark side to the lakes. I know the lakes were dredged to make them deeper and improve the fishing for tourism. This was never a witch hunt to shame the powers that be in Fairmont. It was a reckless act and I, in my beliefs, want to explain my position. I petitioned the Federal Super Fund to test the spoil sites to find out what was dredged out of those lakes. They believed my theories ...