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The law needs to be upheld To the editor: I took an oath 45 years ago when I became an attorney in Minnesota to support the United States and Minnesota Constitutions and have worked my entire career to support the rule of law. I was sickened to learn that Trump has pardoned 1,550 January 6 rioters. They attacked and injured 140 policemen, threatened to harm Members of Congress and the Vice President and damaged the United States Capitol. Apparently the rule of law doesn’t apply if you commit a crime in Trump’s name. I used to tell my clients that the law applies to everyone, I ...

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Disagreeing without being disagreeable There are multiple issues, differences of opinions, conflicts between personalities and different expectations between the parties in the national, state and local governments. Since the national, state and local elections, things seem to be more polarized between the parties in the government and the electorate. Even within our own city council, these same things are evident to the extent that as a citizen of Fairmont, I am embarrassed by the behavior of those representing us. We can and must do better than this. Yes, there will be clashes between ...

Councilors being asked for transparency

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It’s a new year but the discord on the Fairmont City Council remains. Right now, the council is facing allegations against three of its members: Britney Kawecki, newly elected Councilor-At-Large, Wayne Hasek, newly re-elected Ward 4 representative and Jay Maynard, Ward 1 representative. The complaints against the councilors include harassment and undue influence allegations. The agenda for today’s special meeting as is follows: a. Preliminary consideration of allegations against Council Member Kawecki, an Individual Subject to City Council’s Authority under Minnesota Statutes, ...

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Association grateful for support To the Editor: On behalf of the Martin County Preservation Association, managing the Chubb House and Red Rock Center for the Arts, we sincerely thank those who contributed to a successful 4th quarter. We are internally grateful to our autonomous donor, who graciously offered to replace the roof at the Chubb House and match every donation up to $10,000. Thank you all for your support and a successful year-end. 4th quarter donations were received from the following: John and Michele Bisbee, Carolyn Oanes, Roger and Julie Hendricksen, Curt Nelson, Rod ...

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A duty to help poor and hungry To the Editor: We all know about our duty to help the poor and hungry. That duty is repeatedly articulated in Scripture. Christ stressed that duty as one of the foundations of his Gospel message of love. But the difficult part of that duty is knowing how to fulfill it. We all want to help; we just don't know how to go about doing it. Well, that question can be answered by the upcoming "Kids Against Hunger" food pack taking place on February 8, 2025, at the Fairmont Armory from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This great organization has been active in Fairmont for ...

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Support ‘Kids Against Hunger’ To the Editor: February 8, 2025, is fast approaching and that is the date the “Kids Against Hunger” will be packing food. This will take place at the Fairmont Armory from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. So, grab your neighbors, friends, and family to make a team of 10 people to help pack the food for this worthy cause. Not able to pack? No problem. The group will gladly accept donations. Checks can be made out to “Kids Against Hunger” and sent to Sue Homan at 921 Hengen St., Fairmont, MN 56031. Otherwise, please join us at this 16th annual event, have fun ...