Teamwork made city band a success To the Editor: The Fairmont City Band has finished a successful 2024 season and that would not be possible without the assistance of many groups and individuals. We’d like to thank the City of Fairmont and the Parks Department for their financial support ...

Stealing campaign signs is illegal To the editor: The Martin County DFL is reminding everyone that it is illegal to damage or steal campaign yard signs. Hopefully, as this election season progresses residents keep in mind that it is important to allow all Martin County residents to ...

Vote yes for local option sales tax To the editor: I am trying to wrap my head around the half-percent option sales tax being voted on, on the November ballot, to be used for a community center and ice arena. First, there is SO much fear that it is going to raise our taxes. It is a half ...

It’s me, I’m the problem To the Editor: I attended the Fairmont City Council meeting on Sept. 23. The Fairmont Area Community Center Foundation gave an update on the Community Center (CC) progress. They were projecting a very positive attitude about the progress over the 8 years since ...

Trump is the only choice To the Editor: It is difficult to figure out why millions of Americans think Kamala Harris is capable to run this country. As a Senator from California, she was the most liberal member even beating out self-proclaimed Socialist Bernie Sanders. As Vice President, she ...

Higher gas prices in Fairmont To the Editor: I went to Mankato on Saturday, Sept 21. Holiday and Casey’s gas stations in Madelia posted prices of $3.09 for unleaded and $3.37 for diesel. They are 20 cents cheaper than Fairmont. Why? My gas tank was half full on the way back home, but I ...