FACC numbers might be misleading To the Editor: I am a retired long-time resident and taxpayer of Fairmont. I have lived in this town for almost 60 years. I wish to express my concerns about the recent City Council meeting where the Fairmont Area Community Center (FACC) representatives ...

FHS Agriculture/FFA Program needs your support To the Editor: I was a part of the original advisory board to bring an agriculture education and FFA program back to FHS. We met with the District and our agricultural community came out in droves to raise support and funding to get the program ...

Promoting foster care To the Editor: May is National Foster Care Month. The number of licensed county homes in Faribault and Martin Counties is at a critical low with only 12 providers who have active licenses in both counties. During National Foster Care month, I want to reach out to the ...

State Legislature: Help needed for seniors in our community To the Editor: Our senior living site has a long history of serving the Fairmont community and Martin County by providing care for older adults. We have a dedicated team of caregivers and professionals, and strive to fulfill our ...

Seeking to fill open seat To the Editor: Due to the unfortunate passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn, a special primary election will be held to fill his seat on Tuesday, May 24. Early voting at your county elections official is open right now. For 25 years, I have been working hard to ...

Community Center Support To the Editor: I am looking forward to the new community center with year round indoor swimming and other activities. I am happy to see the support for this in the Fairmont community. As a student in Fairmont, I am pleased that new options for activities are being ...