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Preparing Fairmont for opportunity in uncertain times To the Editor: In acknowledgment of the unrest occurring in parts of Minnesota, I am writing not to discuss politics, but opportunity. In larger cities and surrounding areas, businesses are closing and people are unable to go to work. That kind of disruption is not sustainable, and it will have long-term consequences for those communities. They may begin looking elsewhere for stability and opportunity. When I moved to Fairmont three years ago, I had a very difficult time finding housing. I searched extensively and was told by ...

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We can overcome To the editor: I read the Sentinel front page story Jan. 7 with a very heavy heart. I want the Hady family to know that I and many others are saddened that your family is torn apart at this time. Bruce, I will do what I can to reverse these actions. I am but one vote but it is my power. I call upon all citizens that find this action revolting to vote Nov. 3, 2026 to remove people in power that support actions such as these. Terry Riggs Fairmont

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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day To to the Editor: Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day is January 19, 2026. It is a federal holiday. Why does this country honor Dr. King’s life and work? Because his work to fight for justice for all Americans represents the best ideals of our country. Dr. King was not afraid to speak truth to power. Who was Dr. King? He was the son, grandson and great grandson of ministers. He is best known for his work which used the power of non-violent protest as a tool to change unjust laws in the United States. His actions led to historic ...

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Did you celebrate Christmas or Xmas or Holiday? To the editor: It seems like the perfect time of year to reflect on our lives for the past year and try to determine how well it was or how well we did. There are many ways to look back to judge how it was such as: Are we financially better, maybe are family and friends circle got larger or maybe our health is better, etc. But none of these truly tell us what is most important to reflect on to determine the success of the past year. For the “Christian” the best determiner of how well we did would be how well we represented that our ...

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Do the right thing, SAVE THE OPERA HOUSE To the editor: I am so angry about the whole debacle that was the downfall of our Community Center. From the change in the language on the ballot, the frivolous lawsuit, a City Council that can't work together to accomplish much of anything! I am only one person, I do not escape MN winters by going south, am a Senior Citizen who has lived in this community my entire life and paid taxes for 50 of those years and was thoroughly looking forward to being able to enjoy exercising while socializing with friends and making new ones for nine months ...

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Consider supporting Kids Against Hunger To the Editor: I’m writing to encourage participation and support of the 17th annual Martin County Kids Against Hunger fund raiser and food pack from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fairmont National Guard Armory. For the past two years I have participated in the food pack along with my wife Vicky Sagehorn Forst who encouraged me to help out with this very worthwhile cause. In 2026 it’s our goal to pack 100,000 single serving meals and raise $30,000 in monetary donations. In 2025 we packaged over 108,000 meals thanks to the ...