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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 [...]

(FAIRMONT) — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Klobuchar and First Congressional District nominee Jake Johnson visited Fairmont Sunday for a get-out-the-vote event. The candidates joined local volunteers for door-knocking before speaking to a crowd of about 100 people. Johnson said the campaigns wanted to focus on rising costs, rural health care, [...]