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State Representative Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont) announced today that he will not seek re-election and will retire following the conclusion of his current term in January, 2021. "I'd like to thank the citizens in House District 23A for their support over the years and for the opportunity to represent their interests in St. Paul," Gunther said. "It has truly been an honor and a privilege, but after nearly twenty five years of being in the political arena I am ready to spend more time with my family.” Gunther was first elected to the Minnesota House in a special election in 1995, [...]

Martin County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 2020 property tax levy of $17.1 million, an increase of 4.92 percent from this year. The board also approved a 2020 budget. Expenditures are set at $33.59 million while revenues are set at $34.2 million. The board also: Approved a resolution in support of a 46-acre land acquisition in Fox Lake Township, Section 28. Fox Lake Conservation League will use 2018 Conservation Partners Legacy grant funds to purchase the parcel. Approved a motion accepting the resignation of Chad Schlichte, a full-time deputy sheriff, effective Dec. 19. Approved a motion accepting the retirement [...]

The Fairmont Economic Development Authority has approved a $25,600 loan that will aid the succession of B&B Gas Piping of Fairmont. B&B Gas Piping is owned by Marlin Bliesmer and Matt Bliesmer. With Marlin looking to retire, the loan was requested by Mike Bliesmer to buy the building at 912 N. State St. He will then lease the building to B&B as a means of buying into the business. B&B currently rents the building. The cost of the project is $77,000, which includes $2,500 of owner equity, $48,900 of conventional bank financing through Triumph State Bank in Trimont and the [...]

THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEET AT 9 AM TUESDAY. THE BOARD WILL HEAR A PRESENTATION ON CONSENT TO REFUGEE SETTLEMENT AND CONSIDER HIRE/RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL FOR TAX ASSESSMENT PETITION. COMMISSIONERS WILL CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE 2020 LEVY AND BUDGET AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS LEVY AND ASSESSMENT PAYABLE AT TUESDAY'S MEETING AT THE MARTIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Paste In or Write Your Content Here!!!!!!!!!

 State Representative Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont) said Minnesota’s economy continues to be positive as economic experts found a projected $1.3 billion budget surplus for the remainder of the 2020-21 budget cycle.  “We’ve seen a surplus in 12 of the past 13 budget updates,” Gunther said. “To me, it shows we’re collecting plenty from the taxpayers and that’s there no reason to consider any form of tax increase next session.”  According to Minnesota Management and Budget, a better than expected close to the last biennium, an improved revenue forecast, and a small decrease to estimated spending create the $1.3 billion forecast surplus. [...]

THE FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOL BOARD TUESDAY APPROVED CERTIFICATION OF A DECREASE OF 2.91 PERCENT IN THE PROPOSED 2019 PAYABLE 2020 TAX LEVY. THAT IS A TOTAL OF $166,414.98 DECREASE FROM THE PAYABLE 2019 CERTIFIED LEVY. THE PROPOSED 2020 PAYABLE 2020 LEVY IS AT $5,545,482.33. The Fairmont School Board on Tuesday heard of several requests for gifted and talented grant dollars from various teachers in the Fairmont school district. The grant dollars are set aside each year by the school board. Jonas Nissen, a high school English teacher, requested $1,500 for several students to attend a writing workshop led by [...]

Mayo Clinic Health System recently donated $4,000 to Martin County Public Health to go toward establishing a mental health first aid program. The mental health training will be delivered to medical, school and city staff. “Treating a patient’s physical health is just one piece of a person’s overall health and well-being,” says James Hebl, M.D., regional vice president of Mayo Clinic Health System. “We are proud to support Martin County Public Health in establishing a training program dedicated to mental health awareness and education.”