CREST celebrates 25 years with open house Volunteer organization CREST recently celebrated 25 years. At that time, four long-time volunteers were recognized and we’d also like to extend our thanks to them. CREST does crucial work and offers immense support to people in our community but ...

Fun event serves as fundraiser Last weekend, Project 1590’s Kids Just Want to Have Fun committee hosted a mother-son event in Fairmont. What a great, annual event that allows for positive interactions between mothers and sons. The group is responsible for several popular attractions and we ...

FOH show centered on body positivity This weekend The Fairmont Opera House is putting on a unique community theater show. “The Most Massive Woman Wins” has a different subject matter that focuses on body issues. It’s also a black box style performance that allows for a more intimate ...

Kidney donation impacts many A Building Blocks employee, Kim Miller, is donating a kidney on behalf of one of her students, Parker Lintelman. This generous donation will save multiple lives through the National Kidney Registry Voucher Program. What a cool program that has no doubt saved many. ...

Sathoff given Achievement Award Fairmont woman, Lakyn Sathoff, was recently recognized by the National Community Action Partnership and given the 2022 Sargent Shriver Personal Achievement Award. Lakyn attended a ceremony in New York earlier this month with Minnesota Valley Action Council ...

Koppen takes new role with city Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce President, Ned Koppen, has accepted a new role as Fairmont’s Economic Development Coordinator. Congratulations to Ned on this move. He knows the city and its strengths and needs and will be a great addition to the city of ...