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Thank you to first responders To the editor: This is a heartfelt thank you to all the brave selfless men and women first responders who came to our aid at 322 S Park Monday evening. I witnessed total professionalism and dedication to duty by some of the finest people who are in service to our and other surrounding communities. It’s times like these that remind us what is important and the need to support each other and our communities. Thank you again for your dedication and service to all of our communities. Don Lasley Fairmont

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Former Director thankful for support Letter to the editor: Many thanks to everyone who has offered their kind words and support during this difficult time. I have always taken an immense and profound pride in the work I’ve accomplished over the years. Red Rock brought true happiness to my life, and it is overwhelming to realize that so many of you recognized and appreciated that dedication. I hold my head high, forever proud of the work I’ve done from the ground up. The foundation of the Red Rock was built on care, compassion, and unwavering loyalty to every one of our ...

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Tour of building bittersweet experience To the editor: Recently, through the kindness of Senator Amy Klobuchars’s office, a friend and I had the opportunity to participate in a brief tour of the U.S. Congress building in Washington, D.C. It was an honor to be there and hear about the sacred history of this country as told by our tour guide. But I could not help thinking about what happened in that building on Jan. 6, 2021, the day that Congress was to certify the 2024 Presidential election. On that day, thousands of people stormed this building, broke doors and windows, ...

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Business thriving due to Promise Act To the Editor: I want to thank Scott Unke, the owner of Marina Lodge in Fairmont, for hosting my staff recently to discuss how a law enacted in 2023 is helping his business overcome economic obstacles and not only survive, but to thrive. The meeting was nothing short of inspiring. The Marina Lodge has been directly impacted by the Promise Act, which I introduced in 2023. It was signed into law a few months later. It provides grants and loans to businesses across Minnesota who have been hindered by lack of access to capital, or if their communities ...

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Importance of complying with Title IX To the editor: Dear Area School Boards and Concerned Community Members: I am asking you to take a stand by sending a formal letter urging the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Minnesota State High school League (MSHSL), and MN Legislators to fully comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which guarantees equal opportunities for all students in education and athletics. Executive Order 14201 requires student athletes to compete on teams that correspond with their sex assigned at birth and could result in loss of federal ...

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Help Opera House, other assets To the editor: Upon exiting the post office Oct. 15, a poster on the board in the concourse caught my eye. The Fairmont Opera House needs $4 million dollars by the end of 2025 or will permanently close. On Nov. 8, 2016, the citizens of Fairmont, by a margin of 60 percent, approved a half percent sales tax for the purpose of funding recreational amenities, trails and/or a Fairmont Community Center. I truly believe a large number of yes and no voters would favor directing funds from this tax to restore this gem to its original glory. C’mon, Fairmont, ...