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FAIRMONT — Housing continues to be a top priority for the Fairmont Economic Development Authority. A recent housing study shows Fairmont could face a shortage of more than 400 housing units over the next five years. Officials say the city's population of residents age 75 and older is projected to [...]

Blue Earth Area School Referendum Question 1 Yes - 1,450 55.4% No - 1,160 45.5%   Question 2 Yes - 1,363 52.8% No - 1,221 47.2% U.S. Senator   results for Martin County ONLY 4105 precincts in contest. 37 of 37 precincts reported in County. Republican Candidate Totals Percent Adam Schwarze [...]

(Jackson) Federated Rural Electric is reminding local organizations that the next deadline to apply for Operation Round Up funds is September 18. Operation Round Up allows Federated members to round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra change going into a community trust fund. About [...]

FAIRMONT — A longtime Fairmont school transportation provider is changing ownership. Reliant Transportation Group, formerly known as Minnesota Coaches, has acquired Minnesota Motor Bus, which has served Fairmont schools for more than 45 years.Reliant also acquired Southwest Coaches, a family-owned company that has provided transportation to the Marshall School District [...]

FAIRMONT — Pickleball courts, building code enforcement and a review of the city administrator were among the main topics discussed by the Fairmont City Council Monday. Council Member Randy Lubenow proposed using about 191-thousand dollars already set aside for improvements to the Veterans Park tennis and pickleball courts to instead [...]

FAIRMONT — Despite a stormy morning with heavy rain and hail, Heritage Acres’ annual Threshing Day in Fairmont drew an estimated 400 people. About 360 pork chop and hot dog meals were served, along with a large selection of homemade desserts. Activities included bounce houses, wagon rides, face painting, a [...]