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Fundraiser bolstering new veterans fund

FAIRMONT – The Knights of Columbus will be kicking off a new project to benefit area veterans, a Veterans Assistance Fund, at a fundraiser on Oct. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fairmont. Event Co-Chair and Fairmont Area Knights of Columbus Member Bob Millette said they do six to eight fundraisers a year, many for veterans-related causes. “We'll have door prizes,” he said. “We'll have some raffles. Right now, we have 34 businesses that have donated for door prizes, and then we'll have some meat raffles, and there'll be a cash bar.” Doing a Veterans Assistance Fund ...

County EDA pores over economic development strategy

MARTIN COUNTY – The Martin Economic Development Authority (EDA) heard a report from Region Nine at Monday's MCEDA meeting as it works on a five-year roadmap for its area, including Martin County. To start, Representative Alejandra Bejarano explained how Region Nine works. “We partner with different state, federal and local agencies to administer and provide grants as well as other programming and projects,” she said. “We also are governed by a volunteer commission that's composed of elected officials from different townships, counties and cities, as well as business leaders ...

Torge’s to return to Fairmont area

FAIRMONT— This weekend marks the end for one Fairmont restaurant but the beginning for another as Green Mill will close and work will begin on Torge’s Bar and Grill. TPI Hospitality General Manager, Jason Subbert, explained that their 20 year contract with Green Mill was coming to an end ...

‘Dark’ art show intends to inspire

FAIRMONT — Fairmont artists Caroline Porter, Alexandra Hurney and Sydney Wren are collaborating to present a new group artist exhibition “DARK,” which will begin with a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Red Rock Center for the Arts ...

Nanobubbles, permitting and carp touched on in lakes workshop

FAIRMONT— A three hour long Fairmont Chain of Lakes water quality workshop took place on Thursday afternoon. Multiple stakeholders were in attendance, including but not limited to city staff, city council members and representative of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Martin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Fairmont Lakes Foundation (FLF). They heard presentations from a number of people representing different businesses dealing with water quality. Nanobubble oxygenation, permitting aeration technologies, Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) management ...

MCA Gymnastics looks for new home

MARTIN COUNTY – The Martin County Area (MCA) Gymnastics Association is seeking a new place to compete and perform, a permanent place for area youth. In addition to high school gymnastics, Martin County Area Gymnastics offers Community Education and Recreation with girls, boys and a special class for youth with disabilities. Classes can reach 150 per session. Opportunities overall range from 18 months to the high school level. “We have about 30 kids age 5 to 11 that are participating in our Mini Magic team,” Board Member Rebecca Sinn said. “Martin County West has always been ...