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Thankful for support of golf outing To the Editor: The Martin County Humane Society would like to thank the generous community we serve for the amazing support of the annual golf outing that was held June 24 at Rose Lake Golf Club. Full holes were sponsored by Welcome Motors, Grotte Construction, Dr. Roger and Beth Neist and family, Carlson Dental, Hog Confinement Services, Car Parts Direct, Re/Max Total Realty, Great Plains Transportation, Rosen’s Diversified, Fairmont American Legion, Cavers Realty, Cutting Edge Fitness, Guaranteed Rate, and Willow Pet Hospital. Half holes were ...

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County Attorney retires from role Martin County’s long-time County Attorney, Terry Viesselman, retired at the end of June. Viesselman had been working in the county attorney’s office for the last 33 years. Thank you, Terry, for your time spent serving our county and its people. Your hard work was appreciated. Enjoy retirement! Emergency ordinance approved This week the Fairmont City Council passed an emergency interim ordinance on the spreading of manure within city limits. It’s good that the council took action to stop the over application of manure on the north part of town. ...

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Information on Martin County history sought To the Editor: The Martin County Historical Society is currently seeking information from any and all businesses in Martin County that would like to be included in their latest project, a documented history of Martin County businesses. This includes current businesses as well as businesses no longer in existence. In addition, the history of nonprofits and professional organizations are also requested. An initial deadline was listed as June 30, 2022. However, in the best interests of all concerned it has been decided to extend the deadline ...

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Garden Party & Plant Swap a success To the Editor: City of Lakes Garden Club hosted its third garden party and plant swap on Saturday, June 11, in conjunction with Interlaken Heritage Days. The event was held at Lincoln Park on a cool drizzly morning but we didn’t let a little rain stop our fun. Garden enthusiasts from all over the area were able to bring garden-related items to swap with others and take home new treasurers for their own gardens. There was hot coffee and plenty of goodies to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth and lots of fun crafts and activities for the kids and ...

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Thanks for supporting poppy program To the Editor: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1222 in Fairmont would like to thank Walgreens, Sterling Drug and Fareway Foods with our poppy program. Also, a special thank you to the public. All over the world the red poppy flower symbolizes remembrance for our fallen soldiers. All proceeds will go to the Minnesota Veterans Home located in Luverne, Minn., to help with veteran’s needs. LeRoy Diekmann Fairmont

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Pontoon rides offered by LGF Let’s Go Fishing is in its 13th year of taking out seniors, veterans and the disabled on Fairmont’s lakes. The group is made up of about 40 volunteers all who make these trips possible and we’d like to thank them for their dedication. Relay for Life ready for 30th year Today is the annual Martin County Relay for Life, which will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont. After two non-traditional years, it’s nice to have the event return in full force this year. We hope there’s a good turnout and a lot of money ...