Located near the Iowa Border, Fairmont is known for its parks and five lakes, where residents and visitors can fish, swim, boat, jet ski and windsurf. There are a variety of nearby public and private golf courses; an aquatic park featuring two 3-story waterslides; and a community education and recreation program to help all ages better appreciate and take advantage of the outdoors.
FAIRMONT– The Fairmont Economic Development Authority met Wednesday afternoon and considered a federal grant application. At the last meeting, Economic Development Coordinator Linsey Preuss had shared of a grant opportunity through the Federal EDA which would focus on workforce recruitment and retention. On Wednesday Preuss share... Read More
FAIRMONT– Over the weekend, Fairmont High School’s robotics team placed fourth out of 53 teams at the Northern Lights Regional competition at the convention center in Duluth. This is the highest the team has placed since its inception in 2009. Sam Viesselman is a lead mento... Read More
FAIRMONT– Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet is coming up on March 4. The event, which is open to the public, will include a meal and entertainment and also recognize several area chamber businesses. As a non-profit, the chamber is required to have an annua... Read More
Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)
