Fairmont Area Schools, having had a bond referendum defeated twice at the polls, is considering offering another referendum. Indeed, they should. » Full Story

Our congressman, Tim Walz, gets points for bringing House Ag Committee chairman Collin Petersen to Fairmont recently to discuss the new Farm Bill. » Full Story

Team wins championship

Congratulations to the Fairmont Area boys track and field team for its impressive victory in the state meet last weekend. » Full Story

The state of Iowa, it seems to us, could find an easy remedy to the controversy involving a program that pays grocery stores to handle food stamp debit cards: Pay the stores enough to cover their cost » Full Story

Who is he serving?

We’re not sure what Blue Earth City Council member Glenn Gaylord had in mind on Monday, but the councilman did not exactly have the best meeting public relations-wise. » Full Story

Cities around the nation impose strict controls on where you may locate your home on your lot. They tell businesses that their signs may only be so large, or may not be neon. » Full Story

Stay on alert for storms Our thoughts and prayers go out to the many people impacted by tornadoes that struck Hugo, Minn., and Parkersburg, Iowa recently. » Full Story

Minnesotans are not under-taxed. » Full Story

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There is a simple question Fairmont Area school district voters should ask themselves when they consider the district’s upcoming $9. » Full Story