One can imagine a situation in which a poor person lets his or her house fall into a dilapidated state, thus making it a hazard and eyesore in a community. » Full Story

Fairmont Area Schools’ $9.85 million referendum is coming up at the end of May. » Full Story

Blue Earth City Council members conducted an interesting debate Monday about the merits of paying the dues in professional associations for city employees. » Full Story

City trying to collect bills

Fairmont’s City Council is right to do what it can to collect on delinquent city utility accounts. The council this week hired a private firm to help. » Full Story

Our state representative, Bob Gunther, R-Fairmont, has been taking note of some interesting poll numbers lately. » Full Story

Not satisfied with having won their battle against indoor smoking in Minnesota, anti-smoking zealots now say bar owners should not be allowed to build “smoke shacks” outside their establishments so th » Full Story

Prom should not be tragic

Prom season is here again, with schools hosting their annual formal dances. The Fairmont and Martin County West proms are scheduled for tonight. » Full Story

There was good and bad news in a listening session sponsored this week by the Fairmont Economic Development Authority. » Full Story

Democrats in the Minnesota House of Representatives are still eyeing property tax relief for the state’s residents. Their previous attempt was shot down by Gov. » Full Story

Board made right choice

It’s not easy for a small-town school board member to make a decision that will mean no more students for one of the member towns in a district. » Full Story