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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 ...

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Affordable health care in rural communities To the editor: Southwest Minnesota families are struggling with skyrocketing healthcare costs — and yet, large hospital chains continue to shut down local clinics and eliminate essential services. This leaves rural communities like ours with fewer options and higher prices. Representative Marj Fogelman has consistently voted against initiatives that could help families access affordable care. She opposed HF 1 (2025), which expanded state subsidized healthcare for legally residing immigrants and families in need and has resisted policies ...

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Thank you Rep. Olson To the editor: Reliable energy infrastructure is essential to families, farms, and businesses across Minnesota. That is why I want to thank Representative Bjorn Olson for his leadership in strengthening the state’s energy systems to ensure they remain safe, dependable, and affordable, including his work as lead on HF 2871. Energy reliability affects every corner of our state, keeping homes heated in winter, farms operating efficiently, and businesses running smoothly. Rep. Olson has been a steady voice for thoughtful improvements that protect jobs, support ...

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Thank you for your support To the editor: To the Fairmont Police Department, Fairmont Fire Department, Martin County Sheriff Department, Mayo Ambulance, Truman Ambulance, Truman, Welcome, Jackson Fire Department & Emergency Room staff at Fairmont Mayo Hospital: We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the wonderful job they did to save our lives and our home during the fire on Monday, December 1st. Sadly, our beloved son & brother, Jared, did not survive. All of the first responders put their own lives in harms way for many hours that night. Our words ...

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Donating time to help others As we come into the holiday season, I start thinking about the special food we are going to eat and I’m extremely grateful. I also think about the people that might not have enough food. Earlier this year, my husband and I and another couple from church volunteered at the Martin County Kids Against Hunger food pack. The food packages are simple, yet very nutritious for people in need, some right here in Martin County. I encourage all who can to give of their time, talents or treasures to help out. I look forward to next year, February 7, 2026, ...