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(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council spent Thursday's work session discussing long-term priorities, including housing, blight, parks and city facilities. Results of a recent housing study were shared with the council. It found Fairmont has a housing shortage, flat population growth and a relatively high level of blighted properties. Council members [...]

(Martin County) Several last-minute candidates have joined local races ahead of the November election. In Fairmont, former Planning and Zoning Official Peter Bode has entered the mayoral race. Martin County West will have nine candidates competing for three school board seats, with incumbent Sarah Jagodzinske Rohman seeking re-election. In Dunnell, candidates [...]

(FAIRMONT) The Fairmont City Council is taking a closer look at how to spend about $2 million in Local Option Sales Tax funds earmarked for future lake improvements. During a work session Wednesday, council members agreed they first want input from lake experts, local organizations and the Minnesota Department of Natural [...]

A benefit auction for the family of Leighton Hugoson will be held on Thursday evening. More than 100 bales of hay will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Leighton's family. The 18 year-old died in a farm accident on Friday. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. at [...]

(Fairmont) A suspect charged in the fatal shooting of Tyson Goodsell is reportedly out of jail once again. Martin County Jail records show 18-year-old Ryan Wolner was no longer listed on the jail roster as of Monday evening. Last week, a Nicollet County judge reset Wolner's bail at $1.25 million [...]

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Police Department recently conducted alcohol compliance checks at businesses licensed to sell alcohol in Fairmont. The department is pleased to report that every business refused to sell or serve alcohol to an underage buyer. The police department credits the strong partnership between the department and the local [...]