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🌱 What changes are coming to Fairmont’s street signs and downtown infrastructure?

Fairmont, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Fairmont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes are coming to Fairmont’s street signs and downtown infrastructure?
  • How can a lake selfie earn you $50 in Fairmont?
  • Which dino-themed summer events are planned at Fairmont’s library branch?

Also on today's calendar: Fairmont Fourth of July Fireworks.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New street signs coming to Fairmont (fairmontsentinel.com) — Fairmont drivers will see new blue, retroreflective street signs after the City Council approved replacing all street name signs and having city staff install them in-house. Debate continues over whether to spend extra on new poles and logos, while the council also advanced a Lake Avenue assessment objection, a tax abatement for Cress Refrigeration, and a downtown infrastructure design contract.
   

• Lakes Foundation holding lake cleanup challenges (fairmontsentinel.com) — Fairmont residents are invited to join new monthly Lake Cleanup Challenges organized by the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, with photos from local ramps and parks entering you in a Chamber Bucks drawing. By picking up trash around Budd, Hall, Sisseton, Amber, and nearby parks like Gomsrud and Sylvania, volunteers can help keep community lakes cleaner while staying safe with gloves and proper footwear.
   

• Martin County Library launches summer programs (fairmontsentinel.com) — Families in Fairmont can now dive into the Martin County Library’s new dino-themed “Unearth a Story” summer reading program, with events based out of the Fairmont branch on North Park Street. Kids can enjoy weekly activities like STEM projects, crafts, storytimes, and reading challenges tailored to different ages, all aimed at keeping them engaged and learning through the summer.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • How To Text 911 in an Emergency
    Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Fairmont. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative/Pizza Maker- Domino’s Pizza in Fairmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairmont here.

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  • Jackson Council Moves to Merge Two Fire Districts, Sending Plan to State (lakewoodalerts.com)

Ok Fairmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fairmont

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fairmont

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.