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Weeds overtake chain of lakes Curly-leaf Pondweed is very visibly present in all of Fairmont’s five lakes. Time is of the essence to eliminate this invasive weed. Lakeshore owners please remove the roots completely and let the weed dry out and die before disposing of it. All community members can also help eliminate this weed and others by taking care of their grass clippings and leaves and keeping the drains that lead to the lakes clear. Council looks at channel repairs This week the Fairmont City Council acted on taking some of the funds earmarked for updates at Gomsrud Park and ...

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Pride in the Fourth of July To the Editor: Two hundred forty-seven years ago, in 1776, after affixing his signature to the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, explaining the significance of what he and the founding fathers had done. In his letter, he stated, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, ...

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Kinship plans community resiliency courses Thank you, Kinship of Martin County, for bringing resiliency courses to our community. One of the courses is being held at Gomsrud Park today and instructors from Crime and Self Protection Awareness Advisors will teach children safety skills. Today’s event is done in cooperation with Chain Lake Lodge as Kinship has a goal of partnering with other organizations for the courses. Again, thank you, Kinship, for bringing in such a nice assortment of courses. Board considers park pieces The Fairmont Park Board this week heard a presentation ...

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Council moves forward financing plan This week the Fairmont City Council moved forward the proposed financing plan for the proposed community center. While a lot of additional steps need to be taken and contracts need to be worked out, this was a good step toward moving this project forward. As the community center advisory board also said this week, joint work sessions will continue to be key for making sure all parties are on the same page and can continue to work together on keeping this project afloat. 150 years later, city band plays on The Fairmont City Band kicked off its ...

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Truman looks to add Hwy 15 sidewalk This week the Truman City Council discussed how it wanted to proceed following the bids received for an expansion of its campground. The estimated cost is clocking in at nearly $500,000. Some council members have expressed concerns on how to fund it though are open to the possibility of selling the land for it to be developed privately. This sounds like it could be the best option for both the council and the community. Commissioners meet summer interns The Martin County Commissioners were introduced to all 14 of the the county/Minnesota Valley ...

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City of Lakes Garden Club - Garden Party & Plant Swap To the Editor: A Garden Party & Plant Swap is a great way to expand your garden, and it’s free. The purpose of a garden party is to gather with other garden lovers, plant parents, and bring one or many items to trade. Here are a few examples of what to bring: • Extra garden produce or rhubarb stalks to share • Strawberry or rhubarb plants • Flower seeds from your flower garden or seed packets • Garden Flowers & Plants – it’s a great time to thin out peonies, iris, daylilies, hosta, etc. • ...