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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 ...

Adults and social media

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The latest special Fairmont City Council meeting largely centered on whether Council Member Britney Kawecki had disclosed private personnel data of a current or former city employee to members of the public. The method in which this information was supposedly shared? Social media, Facebook to be exact. I’ll be honest, sitting in a meeting for over an hour listening to grown adults, elected officials no less, argue back and forth about what was posted on Facebook was a little embarrassing. The Facebook, which was created by college students to befriend and keep track of other ...

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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 ...

Supporting each other through hard times

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Sudden and unexpected loss is always hard to grasp, especially when it’s of a young person. Loss around the holidays season is always a little harder, too. The Fairmont community, then, has recently experienced a triple whammy of sorts and people are reeling, trying to come to terms with the news, asking questions like how? and most certainly, why? In a small city like Fairmont, where if you didn’t know someone personally, you know someone else who did, it does feel like the whole community is in mourning, but despite the grief many are feeling, I think we’ve also seen a great ...

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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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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, ...