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(Fairmont) – Funding for watershed projects and the future of lake improvements were among the topics discussed Thursday during the Fairmont Lakes Foundation’s annual meeting. Speakers included representatives from the Shell Rock River Watershed District and Minnesota Watersheds, who shared how funding has helped improve water quality in the Albert [...]

SWEA CITY — A bomb threat at North Union Schools Swea City campus earlier this morning has been deemed non-credible. Superintendent Travis Schueller says officials were notified shortly after 8 a.m. that a student had texted another student claiming they were bringing a bomb to school in a backpack. Law [...]

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Lakes Management Committee is planning for next year’s curly leaf pondweed control, including mechanical harvesting and possible chemical treatment. Water Resources Coordinator Hannah Neusch says the city will need an aquatic vegetation survey before applying for permits to manage the invasive weed. The survey could cost [...]

FAIRMONT — Tyler Cowing, Fairmont’s Civil Engineer, presented the city council with 2027 street improvements for the coming year in hopes of getting bids in earlier. Cowing says the proposed projects include reconstructing Fairview Avenue from First to Fourth Street and Parkwood Place near Amber Lake Drive. Both streets are [...]

(Sherburn) Leaf pick up will happen in the City of Sherburn on Monday November 2nd through Friday November 6th for Sherburn residents. Leaves should be curbside by 7:00 am on Monday November 2nd to ensure pickup. The tree disposal site will also open for leaf disposal by residents. Do NOT [...]

(FAIRMONT) — The Fairmont City Council has unanimously approved post-tension concrete as the base material for four new pickleball courts planned for the Fairmont Soccer Complex. Public Works Director Matthew York estimated the project would cost about 340-thousand dollars with concrete, compared to 280-thousand dollars with asphalt. Concrete is expected [...]