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Capt. David Miller, from Blue Earth, Minnesota, relieved retiring Capt. Shawn Johnston as Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron Two during a change of command ceremony and retirement ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, Nov. 15. Miller, the new Littoral Combat Ship Squadron Two commodore, had this to say about assuming command,  "The LCS team is forward leaning, professional and motivated,” said Miller.  “The mission of our LCS team is clear, to become a lethal, forward deployed, naval force.  Our job is to man, train, and equip these extraordinary ships to operate seamlessly and decisively across all domains.  I am thrilled [...]

The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recognized local organizations receiving $22,184 through Operation Round Up. These donations occur due to monthly contributions by participating Federated members. 30 groups received money in this 50th round of funding: Organization /Amount/Purpose   Family Services Network, Jackson Co. $150 Buy 15 booklets for Love & Logic Parenting classes JCC Softball $150 Buy cocoa drag mat to maintain the infield East Chain Activity Center $223 Stainless steel table for concession stand/food prep Lakefield Legion Auxiliary $250 For paint & supplies to update the Legion Welcome Fire Department $264 Buy 2 lights that attach to helmets [...]

THE FAIRMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ( F E D A) MONDAY APPROVED FORWARDING ON TO THE FAIRMONT CITY COUNCIL A PROPOSAL FOR A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM IN THE CITY. THE PLAN HAD BEEN PLACED BEFORE THE COUNCIL EARLIER BUT DID NOT GET APPROVAL AT THAT TIME. LINSEY PRUESS, FAIRMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, DID SOME CHECKING AND TWEAKED THE WORDING TO MAKE IT MORE ACCEPTABLE TO THE COUNCIL THIS TIME AROUND. THE PROGRAM IS BEING PROPOSED TO SPUR DEVELOPMENT OF MORE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR THE FAIRMONT AREA WORKFORCE WITH AN INCENTIVE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF OWNER OCCUPIED AND AND [...]

THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD MEETS TUESDAY AT 9 AM THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER A REVISED PROSECTION CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF FAIRMONT,AN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE 2020 SNOWMOBILE MAINTENANCE GRANT AGREEMENT. COMMISSIONERS WILL CONSIDER AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION COURTHOUSE BONDS, SUPPORTING AN EFFORT IN REPEAL OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACTS”CADILLAC TAX”,JOB CLASSIFICATION APPEALS AND WILL HOLD A BUDGET WORK SESSION AT TUESDAY'S MEETING AT THE MARTIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Paste In or Write Your Content Here!!!!!!!!!

AFTER A CLOSED SESSION FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, MAYOR DEB FOSTER CALLED THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FAIRMONT CITY COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION ON FRIDAY NIGHT. THE MAYOR THEN CALLED FOR A MOTION ON A SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRMONT AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR MIKE HUMPAL. THE MOTION WAS APPROVED ON A 3-2 VOTE. COUNCILORS TOM HAWKINS, RUTH CYPHERS AND RANDY LUBENOW VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCILORS BRUCE PETERS AND WAYNE HASEK VOTING AGAINST. NO OTHER DETAILS WERE MADE AVAILABLE. EARLIER IN THE MEETING THE COUNCIL APPROVED A VOTE IN FAVOR OF AN APPENDIX [...]

The new Fairmont Bomgaars retail store held its soft opening Thursday as the holiday shopping season nears. The previous Shopko building was purchased by Bomgaars in July. The farm and ranch supply retail chain offers everything from clothing, to pet food, sporting goods and farm equipment. Small renovations are still underway and are expected to wrap up soon. The store’s official grand opening is the first weekend in December.