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Sky truly the limit for community center To the Editor: It is with great excitement that we acknowledge the upcoming decision in regards to the view of what the Fairmont Community Center will look like. This is a key moment in time for our community, and quite frankly, our region, as this concept will accommodate a wide array of people that will not only stay in, but also come to our community to invest their time in wellness, personal improvement and mental health. Likely unknown to many, the ice component plays a major factor in volume and traffic to Fairmont as there are many ...

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Fairmont voters will make right vote To the Editor: I am writing my views about the Charter Commission. I served 30 years ago and there were major changes. This time we proposed the amendment to go to 5 wards to get equal representation for all wards. Fairmont is a Home Rule City which gives us more latitude. We have to govern within state statutes. The Charter is basically our constitution on how our city government functions. Our District Judge appoints the members. We are not a secret organization and have no bias against no one. We respect the mayor, the city council and the chain ...

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Watershed moment for the community To the Editor: The 1590 Project, the Fairmont Area Community Center Foundation (FACCF) and the Community Center Advisory Board (CCAB) have claimed that having a community center will bring future growth to our community and prevent a decline in population. They state, “This is yet another watershed moment for our community and city council to decide if Fairmont will join the long list of prospering communities that enjoy the benefits of a community center.” Using Wikipedia and Data USA, I have researched several communities in southcentral ...

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Supporting Jeff Markquart for Martin County Sheriff To the Editor: We are writing to give our support to Jeff Markquart for Martin County Sheriff. Jeff grew up a few miles from our farm in Lake Fremont Township and has lived here all his life. He has given us security and protection. I appreciated his help with a delicate family matter. It is nice to have a relationship with a person in authority. He believed in me because he knows his neighbors and the people he serves. Jeff is approachable and is a good leader. He knows the people of Martin County and has developed relationships ...

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Ad misinformation/errant claims in letter To the Editor: It is amazing to me that three dissenting votes on a Charter Commission can spread so much doubt about the credence of the amendments to the Charter being proposed on the ballot. FIRST ERRANT CLAIM: “The political ad…from the Charter Commission…” is stated in error. After consulting an attorney for content review, the Charter Commission ad was deemed to be informational, not political, as it contained only factual data without any voter direction. And, yes, the commentary included with each ballot item was placed there ...

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Info on Charter Commission To the Editor: The charter of the City of Fairmont is like the U.S. Constitution and the constitution of the State of Minnesota, in that it is a living document. It is the City’s constitution. It can be changed or amended to reflect changes in culture or time. The City Council of Fairmont requested that the Charter Commission, after not having met for over 30 years, review the entire charter and suggest changes. The Commission consists of 15 members appointed by the District Court. These members have been meeting on a regular basis and a significant ...