Transit system sparks debate
BLUE EARTH — A complaint to the county about the Prairie Express service sparked the ire of at least one commissioner Tuesday. The county received the letter — written by Janice Croom of Elmore — which was about communication with transit coordinator Bonita Hagedorn and the Croom family’s experience with the transit system. “We have felt the effects of incomplete communication, inconsistent policy implementation and insensitive personnel,” Croom wrote in her letter, dated Aug. 11. Croom describes several incidents where her children were delivered late, picked up late or left unsupervised. She also states that her children were chastised by the bus driver for not leaving swimming lessons early. Hagedorn said that’s not the case, calling the idea “ludicrous.” She said a letter was sent to the Crooms in June asking them to be ready five minutes prior to the scheduled time.
» Full StoryWelcome appoints Weyer to council
WELCOME — When longtime City Council member Stan Nelson died of a heart attack last month, he left a vacancy in Welcome that proved tough to fill.
» Full StoryCemetery issue still haunting commissioners
FAIRMONT — Fallout from the German Evangelical Church cemetery continues to haunt the Martin County commissioners.
» Full StoryCollege gets new leader
FAIRMONT — Minnesota West Community and Technical College is starting out the school year with a new president and high hopes for the future.
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Shelter house gets new look
FAIRMONT — Gomsrud Park, a popular recreational spot in Fairmont, has a tired-looking shelter house sitting smack-dab in the middle.
The facility might not be attractive, but it is used.
Danny Santos at film society
FAIRMONT — The sounds of Texas are coming to Fairmont.
Or at least the sounds provided by Danny Santos, a Texas native who will perform Saturday at the Fairmont Film Society for the “This Song’s for You” concert series.
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