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Fairmont receives award for protecting drinking water sources FAIRMONT— The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Rural Water Association (MRWA) have recognized the City of Fairmont for its exceptional efforts to protect community drinking water sources. Fairmont received the 2021 Source Water Protection Award in the large systems category from MDH and MRWA. Preserving source water quality requires engagement from many sectors, and the City of Fairmont has been a valuable partner in drinking water protection, according to MDH officials. The city has worked with ...

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Scholarship application deadline nearing FAIRMONT — The application deadline for scholarships through Fairmont Dollars for Scholars is April 1. Fairmont graduates who are pursuing studies at accredited schools and have not yet received a bachelor’s degree may qualify for up to four awards with a maximum of one per year. To apply, create a profile at Fairmont.dollarsforscholars.org. To be considered an applicant, you MUST sign into your profile and click on My Scholarships, then submit your name to the scholarships for which you qualify. For questions, contact Liz Wheeler at ...

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Fairmont Speech wins Bulldog Tournament FAIRMONT — On Saturday, March 19, the Fairmont Speech Team competed at The “Bulldog” Speech Tournament hosted by Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton. In the varsity division, Fairmont had 17 finalists. Junior Solveig Senf took 3rd place in discussion; Senior Kara Fischer took 2nd place in drama; Freshman Selvin Forsythe took 6th place in drama; Freshman Dominick Lund-May took 2nd place in extemporaneous speaking and 5th place in great speeches; Sophomore Andrew Haefner took 6th place in extemporaneous speaking; Senior Eleanor Hamlet was the ...

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Fairmont Speech runner-up at Big South tourney FAIRMONT — On Thursday evening, March 17, the Fairmont Speech Team competed at The Big South Conference Speech Tournament hosted by Marshall. Fairmont took 35 speakers to the tournament. The Big South Conference schools in attendance for this evening of speech competition were Fairmont, Jackson County Central, Luverne, Marshall, Pipestone, Redwood Valley, Windom and Worthington. All-Conference results were: Lauren Wheeler, 1st place in creative; Solveig Senf, 1st place in discussion; Sydney Blomster, 1st place in informative; Kaycie ...

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Be a CREST Volunteer and Make a Difference FAIRMONT — Do you have some time to spare? Looking for something interesting to do? Consider becoming a volunteer with CREST. It’s an awesome opportunity to meet seniors and caregivers, plus brighten their lives and make new friends. Your time will make a difference in their lives and enhance yours as well. CREST volunteers talk on the phone a lot as they give people who are homebound a new voice to hear and share with. It’s comforting to know that someone cares about them and is checking in with them. Many of our seniors are limited ...