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2018 Visitor & Relocation Guide to Martin County

This comprehensive publication showcases attractions, activities, sights and events in and around Fairmont, MN and throughout Martin County. It includes resources for anyone looking to visit, relocate or build a business in the area.

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Fairmont<br />

#AreaLife<br />

A PUBLICATION OF THE<br />

<strong>2018</strong><br />

<strong>Visi<strong>to</strong>r</strong> & <strong>Relocation</strong><br />

<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

www.FairmontChamber.org<br />

Ceylon • Dunnell • East Chain • Granada • Fairmont • Northrop • Ormsby • Sherburn • Trimont • Truman • Welcome


AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE<br />

FROM A VALUED LEADER.<br />

OUR STAFF<br />

(Left <strong>to</strong> Right)<br />

BACK ROWS: Mike Nelson, Tim Krahmer, Adam Andringa, Cade Lehr, Allan Curry, Tyler Heine, Malcolm Teachout, Cody Leschefske,<br />

Bill Reineking, Nick Bremer, Dan Nelson, Nathan Berhow, Carlos Lopez, Tyler Bremer<br />

FRONT ROW: Barry Sharp, Robert Iverson, Mason Teachout, Cathie Arens, Mike Hartmann, Taylor Anderson, Richard Eineke<br />

KNEELING: Brad Cone, Dale Anderson NOT PICTURED: Adam Leschefske<br />

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:<br />

• Tire Sales and Au<strong>to</strong>motive Service<br />

• Friendly and Professional Staff<br />

• ASE Certified Technicians<br />

• 24-Hour Farm Service in the Shop and on the Farm<br />

• 24-Hour Semi and Trailer Service in the Shop and<br />

Roadside Calls<br />

Toll Free: 1-800-658-2527 • 24-Hour Emergency: 507-227-6709<br />

950 North State Street, Fairmont, MN • www.grahamtire.net


COME<br />

HOME TO<br />

FAIRMONT AREA LIFE IS AN<br />

INVITATION FOR YOU TO RELOCATE<br />

TO MARTIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA.<br />

IF QUALITY OF LIFE IS WHAT YOU<br />

ARE LOOKING FOR, COME HOME<br />

TO FAIRMONT AREA LIFE.<br />

@fairmontarealife<br />

FairmontAreaLife.com<br />

Great<br />

Schools<br />

Affordable<br />

Housing<br />

Friendly<br />

Communities<br />

Recreational<br />

Amenities<br />

Exceptional<br />

Healthcare<br />

Options<br />

QUALITY OF LIFE


COVER PHOTO CREDIT: CEDAR CREEK DISC GOLF (TOP), ALI SUBBERT (MIDDLE), FAIRMONT TRIATHLON (BOTTOM)<br />

WELCOME TO<br />

MARTIN COUNTY!<br />

GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR<br />

DEBBIE FOSTER<br />

MAYOR<br />

CITY OF FAIRMONT<br />

Welcome <strong>to</strong> Fairmont! We are so<br />

excited <strong>to</strong> have you here. Our beautiful<br />

community has many amazing sites for<br />

you <strong>to</strong> see and experience. Our 5 lakes<br />

are always populated whether folks are<br />

fishing, swimming, boating, snowmobiling<br />

or admiring the beautiful scenery no<br />

matter the season. Recreation and outdoor<br />

activities are many in our city. Many of our<br />

parks have a shelter house, playground<br />

equipment, and benches <strong>to</strong> rest and<br />

relax. Fairmont walking trails continue <strong>to</strong><br />

expand throughout the city and around<br />

our 5 lakes <strong>to</strong> offer beautiful scenery while on a walk. Fairmont has<br />

multiple soccer fields at one location, softball fields and baseball fields.<br />

Squeals of laughter and excitement are contagious as patrons enjoy<br />

our awesome Aquatic Park. I am proud <strong>to</strong> say, Fairmont community<br />

member volunteers and numerous private financial donations have<br />

res<strong>to</strong>red his<strong>to</strong>ric buildings in our city. We cannot wait for you <strong>to</strong> see<br />

them! Our Red Rock Center, the <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> His<strong>to</strong>rical Museum<br />

and our Fairmont Opera House, <strong>to</strong> name a few, are ready for visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

<strong>to</strong> explore. There is so much <strong>to</strong> do in Fairmont, whether you are here<br />

for a short time or an extended time. Please enjoy our large number of<br />

local restaurants, the many retail and specialty shops and as expected,<br />

the Fairmont Minnesota nice by our community members. Thank you<br />

for visiting the <strong>to</strong>wn we are so blessed <strong>to</strong> call home! We hope you will<br />

enjoy your time here and hope <strong>to</strong> see you again very soon!<br />

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER<br />

MARGARET DILLARD<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

FAIRMONT AREA CHAMBER<br />

The communities in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

never fail <strong>to</strong> deliver quality of life<br />

assets for residents, businesses and<br />

organizations!<br />

If you live and work here, I urge you<br />

<strong>to</strong> notice all the amenities that you<br />

enjoy. Make that attitude a part of your<br />

conversation and mindset.<br />

If you haven’t had a chance <strong>to</strong><br />

experience all the things that make our<br />

communities great, come find me and I<br />

will share them with you!<br />

WELCOME FROM VISIT FAIRMONT<br />

STEPHANIE BUSIAHN<br />

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />

VISIT FAIRMONT<br />

Thank you for your interest in our area.<br />

We are confident that you will find our<br />

community <strong>to</strong> be beautiful, prosperous,<br />

and friendly. Whether you are preparing<br />

for a visit <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> or are already<br />

in our area on business or pleasure, we<br />

hope you enjoy your stay. Fairmont has<br />

a picturesque setting amidst a chain of<br />

five lakes, thus offering a wide array of<br />

recreational activities. While in our area,<br />

we suggest a visit <strong>to</strong> the parks, his<strong>to</strong>rical<br />

attractions, the four-pool Aquatic Park,<br />

and cultural or sporting events. The<br />

diverse dining and shopping opportunities are sure <strong>to</strong> offer you<br />

pleasurable experiences. We are confident you will enjoy the beauty,<br />

his<strong>to</strong>ry, and “Southern Minnesota Hospitality.” <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> prides<br />

itself as a “true gem on the prairie.” Again, have a great stay, hurry<br />

back, and thank you for coming!<br />

www.fairmont.org<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

VISITORS RELOCATION BUSINESS<br />

VISIT MARTIN COUNTY 4<br />

HISTORICAL PLACES 6<br />

SHOPPING 9<br />

FOOD & DINING 12<br />

LODGING 16<br />

THINGS TO DO 19<br />

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 21<br />

SEASONAL RECREATION 23<br />

PARKS & TRAILS 25<br />

FISHING 26<br />

BEACHES, LAKES & POOLS 30<br />

LOCAL MAP 32<br />

MARTIN COUNTY FAIR 34<br />

FESTIVALS & EVENTS 36<br />

LIVING IN MARTIN COUNTY 40<br />

OUR COMMUNITIES 44<br />

PLACES OF WORSHIP 46<br />

EDUCATION 48<br />

HEALTHCARE 51<br />

RELOCATION RESOURCES 56<br />

INDUSTRY & WORKFORCE 58<br />

AGRICULTURE 61<br />

LAND & TRANSPORTATION 62<br />

BUSINESS RESOURCES 63<br />

FIND THIS PUBLICATION ONLINE AT WWW.FAIRMONTCHAMBER.ORG<br />

PUBLISHER: Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce<br />

EDITORIAL INQUIRIES & SUGGESTIONS<br />

Margaret Dillard margaret@fairmontchamber.org<br />

SALES & MARKETING<br />

Kandi Menne info@fairmontchamber.org<br />

DESIGN & LAYOUT<br />

Benjamin Landsteiner benjamin@fairmontchamber.org<br />

We would like <strong>to</strong> thank the many talented pho<strong>to</strong>graphers<br />

who have shared their images <strong>to</strong> be featured in this<br />

guide. Please note the credits throughout the publication<br />

recognizing their contributions.<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:<br />

Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce<br />

323 E. Blue Earth Ave | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

(507) 235-5547<br />

PLEASE<br />

RECYCLE<br />

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published by Fairmont<br />

Area Chamber. Content<br />

is copyrighted and<br />

may not be reprinted in<br />

part or whole without<br />

written consent. We<br />

reserve the right <strong>to</strong><br />

edit, reject or position<br />

any advertising.<br />

The Fairmont Area<br />

Chamber of Commerce<br />

has made every<br />

effort <strong>to</strong> ensure the<br />

accuracy of information<br />

presented in this<br />

guide, but assumes no<br />

responsibility for errors,<br />

changes or omissions.<br />

#FairmontMN<br />

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


VISIT MARTIN COUNTY<br />

ENJOY THE VIEW!<br />

To visit <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> is <strong>to</strong> discover a new world of<br />

natural wonders, fascinating his<strong>to</strong>ry and culture, and<br />

unforgettable culinary experiences that linger long<br />

after you’ve returned home. Or maybe your adventures<br />

across this picturesque and memorable landscape<br />

will entice you <strong>to</strong> consider relocating permanently <strong>to</strong><br />

this beautiful area of Minnesota. Whether you are here<br />

for a few days, weeks, or even a lifetime, our plentiful<br />

lakes, sweeping prairie land, his<strong>to</strong>ric landmarks, and<br />

mouthwatering dining options will be sure <strong>to</strong> captivate.<br />

Outdoor enthusiasts will not be disappointed with the<br />

array of activities that await them, from hiking and<br />

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING<br />

AT CEDAR CREEK PARK<br />

biking, <strong>to</strong> ATV and snowmobile trails. This is where your<br />

sense of adventure will know no bounds!<br />

While you’re here, be sure <strong>to</strong> check the calendar for<br />

one of our many popular festivals, where you can get<br />

a true taste of life in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>. His<strong>to</strong>ry buffs can<br />

delve a little deeper in<strong>to</strong> the local culture by visiting<br />

various sites listed on the Minnesota National Register,<br />

while learning about Indian uprisings, military conquests<br />

and marveling at magnificent architecture – don’t forget<br />

<strong>to</strong> make time for some antique browsing along the way.<br />

Those looking <strong>to</strong> kick back and let time pass<br />

them by, should head <strong>to</strong> one of the numerous lakes<br />

scattered across the county for a relaxing day of fishing,<br />

swimming, canoeing or boating. Camping facilities at<br />

several of these lakes help <strong>to</strong> complete the perfect day<br />

of tranquility. Known as the ‘City of Lakes’, Fairmont is<br />

home <strong>to</strong> five stunning bodies of water – George Lake,<br />

Lake Sisse<strong>to</strong>n, Budd Lake, Hall Lake, and Amber lake –<br />

four of which are interconnected and all offering fishing<br />

and boating opportunities.<br />

If a round of golf is more your style, we’ve got two 18-<br />

hole courses in Fairmont, and a third nine-hole facility in<br />

Sherburn. Or how about a round of disc golf? Fairmont’s<br />

Cedar Creek Park has not one, but two 18-hole courses<br />

for devotees of this increasingly popular pastime and a<br />

third 18-hole course is now underway.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: MARI PHELAN (TOP), GREG ABEL (LEFT), JUSTIN SORENSEN (INSET)<br />

4 <strong>Visi<strong>to</strong>r</strong> and <strong>Relocation</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> | <strong>2018</strong> www.fairmontchamber.org


VISIT MARTIN COUNTY<br />

ABOVE: PANORAMIC VIEW OF HALL LAKE<br />

AS SEEN FROM THE OUTDOOR PATIO AT THE<br />

CHANNEL INN RESTAURANT<br />

MARTIN COUNTY<br />

QUICK FACTS<br />

Population: 20,714<br />

Elevation: 1,162 ft.<br />

AVERAGE HIGH/LOW<br />

TEMPERATURES:<br />

Spring: 42F/34F<br />

Summer: 81F/60F<br />

Fall: 70F/48F<br />

Winter: 24F/8F<br />

ABOUT 74 LAKES<br />

COVER AN ESTIMATED 14,500<br />

ACRES<br />

MORE THAN 230 ACRES OF<br />

COUNTY PARK LAND<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

As the colder<br />

weather settles in,<br />

prepare <strong>to</strong> switch<br />

gears and venture out<br />

on<strong>to</strong> our more than<br />

140 miles of groomed<br />

snowmobile trails.<br />

The lush terrain of<br />

the sunshine-soaked<br />

summer months<br />

gives way <strong>to</strong> a winter<br />

wonderland that will<br />

take your breath away.<br />

Cross-country skiing<br />

and snowshoeing<br />

entice all ages <strong>to</strong> enjoy<br />

the crisp, clean air and<br />

frosted countryside,<br />

while fishing fans can<br />

grab their tackle boxes<br />

and try their luck at<br />

ice fishing.<br />

Did we mention<br />

our cultural sites,<br />

sporting facilities, and<br />

shopping attractions?<br />

No matter your interest or the time of year you choose <strong>to</strong><br />

stay with us, <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> has an abundance of things<br />

<strong>to</strong> do, see and relish.<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT<br />

www.FairmontChamber.org OR<br />

www.VisitFairmontMN.com<br />

VISIT OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR:<br />

www.FairmontAreaCalendar.com<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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HISTORICAL PLACES<br />

HERITAGE ACRES AGRICULTURAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER<br />

TAKE A STEP BACK...<br />

It was thanks <strong>to</strong> the rolling hills surrounding<br />

our picturesque lake setting that Fairmont was<br />

named. It was originally called Fair Mount. Since the<br />

establishment of a fort here in 1826, Fairmont has been<br />

steeped in an intriguing his<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />

For nearly 200 years, our community has weathered<br />

Indian uprisings, Civil War unrest, 19th century<br />

agricultural challenges, and the industrial development<br />

of the early 1900s. But that rich tapestry of pioneering<br />

settlers, battlefield conflicts, and innovative farming<br />

methods, has seen Fairmont grow <strong>to</strong> become one of the<br />

state’s leading rural communities.<br />

Enjoy his<strong>to</strong>rical sites listed on the Minnesota National<br />

Register, visit the ‘Lost Towns’ of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>, and<br />

walk in the footsteps of Vic<strong>to</strong>rian era residents in our<br />

his<strong>to</strong>ric down<strong>to</strong>wn centers. Wherever you choose <strong>to</strong><br />

go, you’ll embark on a voyage of discovery spanning<br />

centuries, cultures, and a bygone era.<br />

FAIRMONT HISTORY TIMELINE<br />

1826 Fort established as an army post and trade center.<br />

1857 First permanent settlers, E. Banks Hall and William<br />

H. Budd, arrive. Fairmont platted by the Des Moines<br />

and Wa<strong>to</strong>nwan Land Company.<br />

1858 First post office in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> dedicated<br />

in Fairmont.<br />

1862 Fort Fairmont established shortly after<br />

Sioux Indian Uprising.<br />

1873 Three year “Grasshopper Plague” hits area farms.<br />

1878 Southern Minnesota Railroad completed in Fairmont.<br />

1896 First switchboard and telephones installed.<br />

1909 Fairmont Railway Mo<strong>to</strong>rs established <strong>to</strong> make<br />

small farm engines.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: HERITAGE ACRES INTERNATIONAL (TOP)<br />

6 <strong>Visi<strong>to</strong>r</strong> and <strong>Relocation</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> | <strong>2018</strong> www.fairmontchamber.org


THE ‘LOST TOWNS’ OF<br />

MARTIN COUNTY<br />

Gone but not forgotten, the nine ‘Lost Towns’ are<br />

recognized via his<strong>to</strong>rical markers throughout the county.<br />

Thanks <strong>to</strong> the dedication of the <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

His<strong>to</strong>rical Society, these former communities will be<br />

remembered by future generations, and visi<strong>to</strong>rs can<br />

trace these ghost <strong>to</strong>wns with the organization’s <strong>to</strong>ur<br />

map.<br />

They include Manyaska, established in 1899 and once<br />

a prosperous shipping point for lives<strong>to</strong>ck and grain,<br />

the <strong>to</strong>wn of De So<strong>to</strong>, named for a Spanish explorer, and<br />

Tenhassen, a former bustling settlement where only its<br />

cemetery remains.<br />

attention!<br />

MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES<br />

@mcvmproject | www.mcvm.org<br />

HISTORICAL PLACES<br />

FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO<br />

DOWNLOAD THE MAP, VISIT THE<br />

MARTIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY<br />

ONLINE AT<br />

www.Fairmont.org/mchs<br />

MEMORIAL LOCATED AT:<br />

507 Winnebago Ave. | Fairmont, MN<br />

The <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans Memorial Committee was formed <strong>to</strong><br />

provide funding for veteran’s memorials and parks in <strong>Martin</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>. The current project is erecting a veteran’s memorial <strong>to</strong><br />

all <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans, located in the county seat.<br />

PHASE I<br />

A 70’ flag pole supporting a 25’ x 15’ U.S. flag and<br />

a red granite sign were erected. An 80’ x 8’ black<br />

granite wall with the names of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Veterans will be installed spring of <strong>2018</strong>.<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> His<strong>to</strong>rical Society’s<br />

Pioneer Museum & Pioneer Parsonage<br />

MUSEUM HOURS:<br />

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon & 1:00 pm-4:30 pm<br />

Saturday & Sunday by appointment<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s<br />

His<strong>to</strong>ry Is Alive<br />

304 E. Blue Earth Ave. | Fairmont, MN<br />

(507) 235-5178<br />

Email: mch@frontiernet.net<br />

www.fairmont.org/mchs<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

Fairmont <strong>Martin</strong>s Baseball Uniform<br />

PHASE II<br />

Secluded natural setting with areas for reflection<br />

and life-size bronze military soldiers representing<br />

all past wars. Any military veteran who is a<br />

current or past resident of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> is<br />

eligible for inclusion in the memorial.<br />

Name engraving will be $200.00 per name, which is 100% tax<br />

deductible. Make checks payable <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans<br />

Memorial. Name, military his<strong>to</strong>ry, and all donations may be<br />

mailed <strong>to</strong>:<br />

MARTIN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL<br />

P.O. Box 623 | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

QUESTIONS? Call Steve Fosness at (507) 208-8769<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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Credit: Liz Wheeler<br />

AGRICULTURAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER<br />

<strong>2018</strong><br />

SCHEDULE<br />

OF EVENTS<br />

Heritage Acres is located on West Lake Avenue in Fairmont, right next <strong>to</strong><br />

the National Guard Armory. Heritage Acres is open from April 1st through<br />

Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 31st by appointment only unless there is an event going on.<br />

HERITAGE ACRES OPEN HOUSE<br />

SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM<br />

Free admission. All of the buildings will be open and free ice cream cones<br />

will be given out <strong>to</strong> everyone.<br />

ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br />

PRAIRIEVILLE BUILDING<br />

The main band for the afternoon is Barefoot Becky and The Ivanhoe<br />

Dutchmen and they play a variety of music from old time, country & some<br />

50’s & 60’s, plus Steve Lang. Visit our main street in the building with lots of<br />

antique displays. Food and beverages will be available. There is NO<br />

admission charge for this event.<br />

THRESHING DAY (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)<br />

& ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)<br />

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH<br />

The threshing will take you back in time <strong>to</strong> the days of old fashion threshing.<br />

There will be several antique trac<strong>to</strong>rs on display. There will be a food stand<br />

available and buildings will be open. Free admission.<br />

ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL<br />

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21ST • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />

Ecumenical chapel service 10:00 am in the Heritage Acres Chapel. Soup and<br />

Sandwich Dinner 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Prairieville Building. There will be a<br />

charge for the dinner. No gate admission fee and all other activities are free.<br />

During the Fall Festival there will be many antique equipment demonstrations.<br />

See the one and two row pickers at work or try picking corn by hand. Other items<br />

of interest include a corn sheller, combining beans and plowing with horses.<br />

There will be baking in the house and pressing apples for free samples of apple<br />

juice and a fresh baked cookies. There is no charge <strong>to</strong> watch these activities.<br />

ALL BUILDINGS ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE<br />

HERITAGE ACRES CONTACTS<br />

Jerry Simon: (507) 236-1257 | Norma Brolsma: (507) 764-3531<br />

We are open for <strong>to</strong>urs by appointment. The chapel can be rented for weddings. The Prairieville Building can be rented for reunions.<br />

No alcohol allowed. Pets are allowed on the grounds, but not in the buildings.<br />

Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy by: Karis Hagen www.heritageacresmn.org


SHOPPING<br />

SHOPPING ON DOWNTOWN PLAZA IN FAIRMONT<br />

SHOP AT YOUR LEISURE<br />

When it comes <strong>to</strong> spending your hard earned dollars,<br />

we want you <strong>to</strong> experience <strong>to</strong>p-notch cus<strong>to</strong>mer service,<br />

quality merchandise, and a friendly welcome. And<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> has all three in abundance.<br />

Whether you’re shopping for souvenirs, a new outfit,<br />

or an upscale bedroom set, we’ve got you covered.<br />

You’ll notice a small <strong>to</strong>wn atmosphere with big city<br />

amenities as you visit the communities of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

Independently owned businesses offer everything from<br />

home goods and jewelry <strong>to</strong> antiques and gifts.<br />

For a one-s<strong>to</strong>p shopping experience, head <strong>to</strong> the Five<br />

Lakes Centre shopping mall, conveniently located in<br />

Fairmont, just off Hwy 15. A popular location for special<br />

events and celebrations, you’ll find a mix of clothing and<br />

sports shops, a drug s<strong>to</strong>re, hardware, and more.<br />

Fairmont’s his<strong>to</strong>ric down<strong>to</strong>wn center is a shopper’s<br />

paradise, with its unique boutique-style s<strong>to</strong>res, cafés<br />

and specialty shops.<br />

Community pride is on full display, thanks <strong>to</strong> beautiful<br />

and colorful flower arrangements during the summer<br />

months, and twinkling festive lights throughout the<br />

winter.<br />

FIVE LAKES CENTRE MALL<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: ALI SUBBERT (TOP, RIGHT)<br />

+ Books + Bibles + Music CD’s & DVD’s<br />

+ Boxes & Individual Cards + Watkins Products<br />

+ A Variety of Gifts including Baptism + Jewelry<br />

+ Willow Tree + We Special Order Books!<br />

114 E. 3rd Street | Fairmont, MN | 507-238-2656<br />

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 9-4:45<br />

Your Local Faith S<strong>to</strong>re Since 1946 • www.goodnewsfairmont.com<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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SHOPPING<br />

Thompson Haugen<br />

JEWELERS<br />

FIVE LAKES CENTRE<br />

358 S. State Street<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

(507) 238-1006<br />

MAKE US<br />

YOUR ONE STOP<br />

FOR FLOORING,<br />

PAINT & WINDOW<br />

FASHIONS<br />

“We’re More Than Just Floors”<br />

www.jewelconnect.com/5072381006<br />

Dee’s<br />

Floral &<br />

Designs<br />

S<strong>to</strong>re Hours<br />

Monday 8:30-8 pm; Tuesday-Friday 8:30-5:30 pm; Saturday 9-3 pm<br />

The Area’s Leader in Flooring<br />

& Decorating Since 1960<br />

• Laminate Flooring<br />

• Ceramic & Porcelain Tile<br />

• Hardwood Flooring<br />

• Manning<strong>to</strong>n Floors<br />

• Mohawk, Shaw & Fabrica Carpeting<br />

• Vinyl Flooring & Luxury Vinyl Tiles<br />

• Hunter Douglas Window Fashions<br />

• Pratt and Lambert Paints & Stains<br />

• Fresh<br />

Arrangements<br />

• Green Plants<br />

• Silk Arrangements<br />

SENDING ORDERS<br />

WORLDWIDE<br />

• Unique Gifts<br />

• Home Decor<br />

• All Occasion<br />

Cards<br />

• Memorial<br />

Plaques &<br />

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LIKE US ON<br />

FACEBOOK<br />

1225 Hwy. 15 South, Fairmont, MN | (507) 238-1155<br />

WWW.DOOLITTLESCARPETPAINTS.COM<br />

QUALITY • VALUE • SELECTION • SERVICE<br />

Part of the community since 1999<br />

DEANN EVERSMAN, FLORAL DESIGNER/OWNER<br />

(507) 235-9856<br />

107 Down<strong>to</strong>wn Plaza | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

www.DeesFloral.com<br />

• APPLIANCES • TELEVISIONS<br />

• MATTRESSES<br />

• Financing Through Brand Source<br />

• Delivery, Installation & Recycling<br />

• Fac<strong>to</strong>ry Trained Service Technicians<br />

• Professional Sales Staff<br />

DAN’S APPLIANCE<br />

SLEEPSOURCE & TV<br />

1255 Hwy. 15 South, Fairmont MN, 507.238.2333<br />

Hours: Mon 8-7, Tues-Fri 8-6, Sat 9-4<br />

www.dansappliance.com<br />

LOCALLY OWNED<br />

AND OPERATED<br />

We are committed <strong>to</strong> bringing you the best shopping<br />

experience and complete cus<strong>to</strong>mer satisfaction!<br />

FREE<br />

Financing<br />

Available<br />

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK<br />

M&Th 9-7 | Tu&W 9-5:30 | F 9-5 | Sa 9-4 | Su 1-4<br />

(507) 235-5533<br />

807 S. State St. | Fairmont, MN<br />

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HOURS: MON-FRI 7:30 am-8 pm<br />

SAT 7:30 am-5 pm; SUN 12 pm-4 pm<br />

1300 North State Street<br />

Fairmont, MN<br />

507-238-1823<br />

FIND US ON FACEBOOK:<br />

@fleetandfarmsupply<br />

SHOPPING<br />

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Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

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www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

Colby Whitmore<br />

Owner<br />

Lori Bartels<br />

General Manager<br />

Au<strong>to</strong> & RV Supplies<br />

Power & Hand Tools<br />

Clothing<br />

Footwear<br />

Pet Supplies<br />

Giftware<br />

Toys & Books<br />

Farm & Ranch<br />

If You Are Ready<br />

For Some Flooring...<br />

We’ll Help With Personal Attention<br />

and Prices You’ll Love!<br />

Carpet • Ceramic • Hardwood •<br />

• Vinyl<br />

LVT • Laminate • In-Home Consultation<br />

HOURS: Mon-Fri 9 am - 6 pm; Sat 9 am - 2 pm<br />

Five Lakes Centre, Fairmont<br />

507-238-4554 | www.carpetplusinc.net<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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FOOD & DINING<br />

OUTDOOR PATIO OVERLOOKING HALL LAKE AT THE CHANNEL INN<br />

ADD SOME FLAVOR!<br />

Feeling hungry? Let our local restaurateurs and café<br />

owners take you on a global gastronomical journey.<br />

From hearty, home cooked meals <strong>to</strong> fine dining cuisine,<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> will satisfy all tastes and budgets.<br />

Known as a regional dining destination, this is where<br />

you will find juicy burgers <strong>to</strong>pped with melted cheesy<br />

goodness, delicate fish dishes packing a powerful flavor<br />

punch, and authentic ethnic offerings that will transport<br />

you <strong>to</strong> faraway exotic locales.<br />

Take in lake views as you enjoy our one of a kind<br />

culinary delights, or indulge in a romantic fireside steak<br />

dinner. From casual eating <strong>to</strong> business luncheons,<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> can cater <strong>to</strong> your every dining need.<br />

GRAFFITI CORNER<br />

IN FAIRMONT<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: LINSEY PREUSS (LEFT)<br />

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CASUAL DINING • LOCALLY OWNED<br />

(507) 238-1326<br />

Fresh Quality Seafood, Steaks,<br />

Sandwiches & Salads<br />

1400 N. State Street<br />

Fairmont, MN<br />

(2nd s<strong>to</strong>plight south of I-90 on Hwy 15)<br />

CHINA BUFFET<br />

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11 am - 9 pm; Fri & Sat 11 am - 9:30 pm<br />

PARTY TRAY &<br />

CATERING AVAILABLE<br />

All You Can Eat Buffet<br />

(EVERY DAY)<br />

OVER 90 ITEMS<br />

DRINK INCLUDED<br />

(507) 235-8999<br />

or 507-235-8991<br />

Five Lakes Centre | Fairmont, MN<br />

FOOD & DINING<br />

FULL BAR, WINE & OUTDOOR PATIO<br />

Serving Delicious Steak, Seafood,<br />

Sandwiches & Burgers<br />

OPEN 11 AM TO CLOSE DAILY!<br />

2321 Albion Ave | Fairmont, MN<br />

(507) 235-3858<br />

20 BEERS ON TAP!<br />

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER<br />

ENJOY OUR<br />

SPECIALTY<br />

SANDWICHES!<br />

1330 N. State Street<br />

Fairmont, MN<br />

OPEN 6 AM TO 9 PM<br />

507-235-3044<br />

LOCATED ON BEAUTIFUL HALL LAKE!<br />

Reserve the Upper Patio<br />

for your Class Reunion,<br />

Birthday or any<br />

Special Occasion!<br />

SCHMITTY’S BAR & LOUNGE | 40 ITEM SALAD BAR<br />

Our 15 foot salad bar features a huge selection of<br />

fresh salads, fruits, vegetables, rolls & homemade soup.<br />

www.theranchrestaurant.com<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

Live Weekend<br />

Entertainment<br />

DURING THE SUMMER<br />

Home of<br />

the Famous<br />

Channel Inn<br />

Burger!<br />

330 West Lair Road • Fairmont, MN<br />

(1/2 BLOCK WEST OF GOMSRUD PARK)<br />

TAKE OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE • 507-238-9700<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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FOOD & DINING<br />

BEST TACOS<br />

IN TOWN<br />

WHEN IT COMES TO GREAT TACOS<br />

NOBODY BEATS TACO JOHN’S®<br />

901 E. Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont<br />

• Open Daily At 11 am<br />

• Daily Happy Hour<br />

• Big Screen Tv’s<br />

• Catering<br />

• Party Room Rentals<br />

• Take Out Available<br />

DELICIOUS<br />

AMERICAN<br />

CUISINE<br />

(507) 235-8979<br />

Family Owned Since 1989<br />

GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE & GREAT FUN<br />

WWW.TAMISONTHEAVE.COM<br />

2710 S. ALBION AVENUE | FAIRMONT, MN 56031<br />

YOUR LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FULL SERVICE COMPUTER STORE.<br />

We solve all of your computer issues, malware removal, cell phone, PC and tablet repair.<br />

Over 50 years combined experience in computer repair, network and support.<br />

TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:<br />

103 W. Blue Earth Avenue<br />

Fairmont, MN<br />

507-749-2223<br />

1039 Oxford Street, Suite 3<br />

Worthing<strong>to</strong>n, MN<br />

507-727-2000<br />

STORE HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 AM - 5 PM<br />

Gerhardt’s<br />

- CATERING-<br />

WE CATER ALL SIZES OF EVENTS & PARTIES<br />

FROM 10 PEOPLE TO 10,000 PEOPLE!<br />

121 N. Dugan, Welcome, MN | 507-236-1665 | Email: tami@frontiernet.net<br />

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FARMERS’ MARKETS<br />

KEEP IT FRESH<br />

For a real taste of Minnesota, we recommend you visit<br />

one of our popular farmers markets.<br />

Not only do you get the chance <strong>to</strong> buy locally grown<br />

produce and freshly made goods, you also meet the<br />

people behind the products. Now that’s the ultimate<br />

shop local trip.<br />

We are lucky <strong>to</strong> have multiple market locations<br />

throughout <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>, giving both residents and<br />

visi<strong>to</strong>rs ample opportunities <strong>to</strong> support local growers.<br />

Pick up seasonal items like flowers, apples, sweet<br />

corn, lettuce, pota<strong>to</strong>es and squash, as well as soaps,<br />

baked goods and other hand-crafted items. The<br />

Fairmont Farmers’ Market is held seasonally in the<br />

parking lot of the Five Lakes Centre Mall. Credit cards<br />

and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) are accepted.<br />

VISIT THE FAIRMONT FARMERS’ MARKET ON<br />

FACEBOOK FOR THE MOST CURRENT SCHEDULE<br />

AND INFORMATION.<br />

www.facebook.com/fairmontfarmersmarket<br />

LOOK FOR THESE MARTIN<br />

COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKETS<br />

DUNNELL: Down<strong>to</strong>wn Dunnell<br />

FAIRMONT: Timberlake Orchard<br />

SHERBURN: Former Lighthouse/Ma Faber’s building<br />

TRIMONT: Trinity Lutheran Church<br />

WELCOME: Welcome Meats<br />

FAIRMONT FARMERS MARKET<br />

FOOD & DINING<br />

2017<br />

All USDA Choice Beef<br />

All Natural Chairmans<br />

Reserve Pork<br />

Best At Fresh Produce<br />

Delicious Always Fresh<br />

Fruits & Vegetables<br />

Full Service Bakery<br />

Bakery Fresh Cakes,<br />

Breads, Pastries & More<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: ALI SUBBERT (INSET)<br />

500 SOUTH STATE STREET<br />

FAIRMONT, MN<br />

Grocery Department • 507-238-4737<br />

Meat Department • 507-238-4673<br />

www.fareway.com<br />

Grocery S<strong>to</strong>re Manager<br />

Cory Hallberg<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

Market Manager<br />

Kelly Lowe<br />

We Match Their Prices...Like No One Else!!<br />

We even enter their sale prices in<strong>to</strong> our system.<br />

At Fareway our goal is <strong>to</strong> save you more money on your <strong>to</strong>tal grocery order by matching all local<br />

grocery s<strong>to</strong>re advertised sale prices and accepting their coupons, whether it’s a 1-day, 3-day or 7-day<br />

ad. Plus you get USDA CHOICE meats, BEST AT FRESH produce and carry-out service <strong>to</strong> your car!<br />

STORE HOURS:<br />

Monday-Saturday<br />

7:00 am-9:00 pm<br />

Closed Sunday<br />

Assistant Grocery<br />

S<strong>to</strong>re Manager<br />

Tyler Stahr<br />

Assistant<br />

Market Manager<br />

Eric Steffensmeier<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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LODGING<br />

AN EVENING AT THE HAMPTON INN<br />

ENJOY THE REST OF<br />

YOUR JOURNEY<br />

For as long as you choose <strong>to</strong> rest your weary head in<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> we will treat you as a valued guest. After<br />

all, you are staying in our home.<br />

You will find familiar hotel chains in the region, along<br />

with locally-owned and unique accommodations, like<br />

The Whittler’s Lady Bed & Breakfast in Truman, where<br />

Vic<strong>to</strong>rian elegance meets modern-day comfort.<br />

If you prefer <strong>to</strong> be more at one with nature,<br />

then consider heading <strong>to</strong> the sandy beaches of<br />

Lake Imogene, where you’ll find the Flying Goose<br />

Campground & Resort.<br />

No matter where you stay, or for what reason, just<br />

relax and enjoy the best in Minnesota hospitality.<br />

HOLIDAY INN - FAIRMONT<br />

Want More Free Time?<br />

Do All Your Laundry At Once!<br />

• 65 Washers & Dryers<br />

• Largest Washer In Town<br />

(Do Rugs, Comforters, Sleeping Bags)<br />

• All Dryers Start For 25¢<br />

• Wednesdays = Top Load Washers $1 And<br />

Front Load Washers $1 Off<br />

Extra Parking And Handicap Entrance In Back<br />

• Handicap Restrooms<br />

Baby Changing Station<br />

Pop & Snack Vending Machines<br />

Prize Arena & Touch Master Games<br />

Locally Owned & Operated<br />

• Clean & Spacious<br />

OPEN<br />

24<br />

HOURS<br />

LIKE US ON<br />

FACEBOOK<br />

WE VALUE YOUR PATRONAGE<br />

212 N. Park Street • Fairmont, MN<br />

Deric Brown: 507-317-7285 • Cheryl Brown: 507-381-5843<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: TPI HOSPITALITY (TOP, LEFT)<br />

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LODGING<br />

My family would like <strong>to</strong> help<br />

your family with your<br />

au<strong>to</strong>motive needs!<br />

-Elizabeth Miller<br />

24/7 www.ElizabethChevrolet.com<br />

Seasonal Campsites For Rent<br />

Fox Lake, Sherburn, MN<br />

• Full Hook-ups<br />

• Excellent Fishing<br />

• PRIVATE DOCKS &<br />

BOAT LAUNCH<br />

• Well protected from wind, sun<br />

and public traffic<br />

This 949 acre lake boasts some<br />

of the best area fishing including<br />

Walleye, Crappie, Northern Pike,<br />

Largemouth Bass, Lake Sturgeon,<br />

Muskellunge (Muskie) and more.<br />

PEACEFUL AND SERENE!<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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• Green Mill Restaurant & Bar<br />

Featuring Award Winning Pizza<br />

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and Kids (12 and under) Eat Free<br />

Banquet Rooms For Groups<br />

(Up To 300 People)<br />

•<br />

Off-Site Food/Beverage Catering<br />

Indoor Pool, Whirlpool<br />

and Kiddie Pool<br />

100% Non Smoking<br />

•<br />

Fitness Center & Business Center<br />

Whirlpool Suites and<br />

•<br />

Poolside Rooms<br />

3-Season Outdoor Patio<br />

• FREE HOT BREAKFAST<br />

• INDOOR POOL & WHIRLPOOL<br />

• STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER<br />

•100% NON-SMOKING<br />

(507) 235-2626<br />

www.hamp<strong>to</strong>ninnfairmont.com<br />

Every Sunday Brunch<br />

10:30 am <strong>to</strong> 1:30 pm<br />

EXIT 102 IN FAIRMONT, MN • 507-238-4771<br />

www.hifairmont.com<br />

2220 N. State Street<br />

Fairmont, MN<br />

(507) 238-4500<br />

• FREE DELUXE BREAKFAST<br />

• INDOOR POOL & WHIRLPOOL<br />

• WHIRLPOOL SUITES<br />

• 100% NON SMOKING<br />

(507) 238-5444<br />

www.qualityinnfairmont.com<br />

We offer an excellent selection of<br />

breakfast entrees, lunch & dinner<br />

entrees, as well as a variety of fresh<br />

baked cookies, muffins & pies<br />

from our own in-s<strong>to</strong>re bakery.<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

HOURS:<br />

Sunday-Thursday<br />

6:00 am-11:00 pm<br />

Friday & Saturday<br />

6:00 am-12:00 am<br />

• REMODELED GUEST ROOMS<br />

• FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST<br />

• ECONOMY PRICING<br />

• CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS<br />

(507) 238-9444


THINGS TO DO<br />

CANOING LAKE SISSETON AT SUNSET<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: GREG ABEL (TOP), CEDAR CREEK DISC GOLF (RIGHT)<br />

FIND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE<br />

When visi<strong>to</strong>rs come <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> they don’t<br />

complain there is nothing <strong>to</strong> do. Instead, they lament the<br />

lack of time <strong>to</strong> do everything on their list! We can keep<br />

you occupied and entertained from the moment you<br />

arrive <strong>to</strong> the time that you reluctantly leave.<br />

Plan on staying awhile? No problem. We have yearround<br />

activities that make this the ideal destination<br />

for <strong>to</strong>urists and residents alike. Visit one of our bars or<br />

music venues for some fancy footwork on the dance<br />

floor, live music, and a chance <strong>to</strong> sing your favorite<br />

karaoke tune.<br />

Sporty types can get in the middle of the action, or<br />

just spectate, at numerous events including crosscountry<br />

skiing, football, volleyball, soccer, hockey<br />

and baseball. And on Friday evenings, from April <strong>to</strong><br />

September, you can enjoy the thrill of dirt track racing at<br />

the Fairmont Raceway (www.FairmontRaceway.com).<br />

Bowlers should head <strong>to</strong> the Bowlmor Lanes & Lounge<br />

in Fairmont, which has been operating in the community<br />

since the 1940s. Today, it’s a modern and popular<br />

gathering place for families, and even includes a golf<br />

simula<strong>to</strong>r for those who miss the fairways during the<br />

winter months (www.Bowlmor-Lanes.com).<br />

Get out on the hiking and biking trails or the golf<br />

course in the warmer seasons, or enjoy aquatic activities<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

like fishing and boating – you can’t miss the chance<br />

<strong>to</strong> visit our stunning lakes while you are here. Winter<br />

entertainment ranges from snowmobiling and crosscountry<br />

skiing, <strong>to</strong> ice-skating and ice fishing.<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO<br />

www.VisitFairmontMN.com/things-<strong>to</strong>-do<br />

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THINGS TO DO<br />

914 North State Street<br />

Fairmont, Minnesota 56031<br />

info@olsonrentals.com<br />

(507) 238-1393<br />

■Hand & Power Tools<br />

■Equipment for:<br />

Construction<br />

Lawn & Garden<br />

■Tables/Chairs/Tents for<br />

Parties & Events<br />

■Trailers<br />

■Mini S<strong>to</strong>rage<br />

■Propane Gas<br />

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www.olsonrental.com<br />

BOWLMOR<br />

LANES & LOUNGE<br />

617 South State Street • Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

Cosmic Bowling • Bumpers for the Kids<br />

Handmade Pizzas • Golf Simula<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

www.bowlmor-lanes.com<br />

507-235-5719 • info@bowlmor-lanes.com<br />

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LIKE US ON<br />

facebook<br />

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LIVE MUSIC AT THE MARINA LODGE ON LAKE SISSETON<br />

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT<br />

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ARTS<br />

For fans of the arts and culture, there is plenty <strong>to</strong><br />

discover in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>. We are proud <strong>to</strong> offer a<br />

wealth of entertainment opportunities, including musical<br />

theater, concerts, plays, and art shows.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: GREG ABEL (TOP), FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE (RIGHT)<br />

FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE<br />

An his<strong>to</strong>ric venue where both local and professional<br />

entertainers perform live music, plays, and art shows.<br />

Visit www.FairmontOperaHouse.com or call (507)<br />

238-4900 for a schedule of events.<br />

RED ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />

Built in 1898, and constructed of locally quarried Sioux<br />

Quartzite, the mission of the center is <strong>to</strong> provide quality<br />

art experiences for people of all ages.<br />

Visit www.RedRockCenter.org or call (507) 235-9262<br />

for a schedule of events.<br />

FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL<br />

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER<br />

Utilized by a number of groups and performers yearround,<br />

the center provides a showcase for professional<br />

and amateur shows alike.<br />

Call (507) 235-3141 for more information.<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

THE HISTORIC FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT<br />

Creating Today’s Memories…<br />

Preserving Yesterday’s<br />

The Fairmont Opera House Presents the<br />

Best Entertainment Variety in the Region!<br />

· Stage Performances · Meetings · Presentations · Classes ·<br />

(507) 238-2008<br />

1-800-336-6037<br />

· Reunions · Weddings · Showers · Receptions · Parties ·<br />

· 45 Down<strong>to</strong>wn Plaza · Fairmont, MN · · 507 238 4900 · fairmon<strong>to</strong>perahouse.org ·<br />

VISUAL, PERFORMING & EDUCATION<br />

The PetersonAnthony Team:<br />

Carrie Westcott, Ryan Sinn, John Anthony,<br />

Connie Anthony, Darwin Anthony,<br />

Deb Foster and Jill Pankratz<br />

His<strong>to</strong>ric<br />

BEAUTIFUL<br />

SETTING<br />

CONCERTS<br />

ART EXHIBITS<br />

CLASSES<br />

Featuring Local & Regional Talent<br />

TWO RENTAL SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THAT SPECIAL EVENT<br />

222 E. BLUE EARTH AVE. | FAIRMONT, MN 56031 | (507) 235-9262<br />

www.redrockcenter.org<br />

OPERATED BY THE MARTIN COUNTY PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION, A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION<br />

Fairmont Office<br />

1501 S. State St.<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

Trimont Office<br />

220 Main St. W.<br />

Trimont, MN 56176<br />

www.PetersonAnthony.com<br />

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SNOWMOBILING ON 140 MILES OF GROOMED TRAILS<br />

SEASONAL RECREATION<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: SHANNA LARSON (TOP), CHIP PEARSON (INSET)<br />

ALL AROUND AMAZING<br />

Wondering what’s the best time of year <strong>to</strong> visit <strong>Martin</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>? The answer is simple. It’s all-year round. No<br />

matter what season you choose <strong>to</strong> visit, there is always<br />

something <strong>to</strong> see and do.<br />

WINTER (DECEMBER – MARCH)<br />

For around three months of the year <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

becomes a winter wonderland. The surrounding<br />

landscape takes on an ethereal beauty that’s just<br />

begging <strong>to</strong> be enjoyed. Swap your four-wheeled<br />

vehicle for a snowmobile and head out on<strong>to</strong> 140 miles<br />

of groomed trails that connect with Faribault <strong>County</strong><br />

<strong>to</strong> the east, and Wa<strong>to</strong>nwan <strong>County</strong> <strong>to</strong> the north. Don<br />

some skis and enjoy the scenery via some cross-country<br />

skiing, or how about a snowshoeing adventure? There<br />

are groomed trails at Cedar Creek Park, as well as trails<br />

at Bright Lake, Timberlane and Cedar Hanson Parks.<br />

Fairmont has an indoor arena for ice-skating, or try your<br />

hand at some ice fishing at one of our local lakes.<br />

SPRING (APRIL – MAY)<br />

As the winter snows begin <strong>to</strong> melt, it’s time <strong>to</strong> breath<br />

in the fresh smells of spring. Blow away the cobwebs<br />

during a leisurely ride or stroll along one of our many<br />

bicycling and walking trails throughout Fairmont, or<br />

pedal over <strong>to</strong> Bright Lake, Timberlane or Cedar Hanson<br />

Parks. You will also find horseback trails at these<br />

locations. Golfers can tee off at two challenging 18-hole<br />

courses at Interlaken or Rose Lake Golf Clubs. And if<br />

time is not on your side, then take <strong>to</strong> the fairways of Fox<br />

Lake Golf Club for a nine-hole round<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

SUMMER (JUNE – AUGUST)<br />

Where better <strong>to</strong> enjoy the lazy days of summer than<br />

on the shores and waters of one of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s<br />

many lakes? Enjoy scenic views from a boat, canoe or<br />

kayak, catch a fish or two, or up the energy fac<strong>to</strong>r with<br />

a spot of water skiing. Water activities also beckon at<br />

the Aquatic Park in Fairmont, along with area swimming<br />

pools. Hiking, biking and golfing continue on from the<br />

spring months, as well as the opportunity for a round of<br />

disc golf. Fairmont has two, 18-hole disc golf courses –<br />

players throw plastic discs in<strong>to</strong> a series of metal baskets<br />

– and a third underway at Cedar Creek Park<br />

FALL (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)<br />

This is the perfect time <strong>to</strong> take in the magnificence<br />

and beauty of Mother Nature’s changing colors. Bright<br />

shades of green make way for red, yellow, and gold,<br />

creating a spectacular backdrop from which <strong>to</strong> enjoy fall<br />

activities. Pick up some sweet and juicy apples from one<br />

of two local orchards, or grab some cider or delicious<br />

homemade pies. (www.CenterCreekOrchard.com and<br />

www.TimberLakeOrchard.com) Go for a scenic drive<br />

around the lakes and in<strong>to</strong> our surrounding countryside<br />

and parks, or head out on<strong>to</strong> the water <strong>to</strong> enjoy the prewinter<br />

rays of sunshine. This is also a popular season for<br />

hunters, who travel <strong>to</strong> <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>to</strong> take advantage<br />

of the water fowl, white-tail deer and pheasants that<br />

gather in the region. You can also get some target<br />

practice in at the Fairmont Trap Club’s shooting range.<br />

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SEASONAL RECREATION<br />

1400 S. Prairie Avenue, Fairmont<br />

www.fairmont.org.aquaticpark<br />

507.238.9292 507.238.3949 (off season)<br />

Fall Festival<br />

Hours of entertainment, featuring a<br />

hay ride, super slide, bouncers, apple sling,<br />

barrel ride, haunted forest, a giant maze<br />

and so much more.<br />

All weekends in September & Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />

Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm<br />

also open Labor Day & MEA<br />

FRESH,<br />

LOCALLY GROWN<br />

APPLES<br />

APPLE TREATS<br />

& SNACKS<br />

PICK YOUR<br />

OWN<br />

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FROM THE<br />

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Gordy & Karen Toupal<br />

507.773.4547<br />

663 254th Ave.<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

www.centercreekorchard.com<br />

Like us on Facebook<br />

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CEDAR CREEK PARK IN FAIRMONT<br />

PARKS & TRAILS<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: GREG ABEL (TOP)<br />

IT’S IN OUR NATURE<br />

We love the outdoors in Fairmont! And thanks <strong>to</strong><br />

our 29 city parks, covering 558 acres, we have plenty<br />

of opportunities <strong>to</strong> get out and enjoy a range of<br />

recreational activities (www.VisitFairmontMN.com/<br />

things-<strong>to</strong>-do/parks-trails). Here’s our pick for some of<br />

the best places for sports and leisure:<br />

AMBER LAKE PARK<br />

515 W. Interlaken Road - 3 acres<br />

Picnic tables, shelter house, barbecue pits,<br />

playground, restrooms, fishing, boat access and dock,<br />

handicap accessible.<br />

CEDAR CREEK PARK<br />

3500 Cedar Park Road - 250 acres<br />

Picnic tables, shelter house, restrooms, nature trails,<br />

fishing, two disc golf courses, dock access.<br />

FAIRMONT AREA DOG PARK<br />

21450 S. Prairie Avenue - 1.5 acres<br />

Two fenced in, grass play areas, water, trail access,<br />

paved parking, shade structures and seating.<br />

GOMSRUD PARK<br />

250 W. Lair Road - 13.5 acres<br />

Picnic tables, shelter house, barbecue grates,<br />

playground, restrooms, fishing, boat access and dock,<br />

swimming beach, bath house, volleyball, handicap<br />

accessible.<br />

WARD PARK<br />

100 & 200 Albion Avenue - 4 acres<br />

Picnic tables, shelter house, playground, restrooms,<br />

fishing, boat access and dock, swimming beach,<br />

handicap accessible.<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

There are 230 more acres of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> parks <strong>to</strong><br />

explore (www.co.martin.mn.us/index.php/parks-home).<br />

They all offer something different, as well as varying<br />

levels of development:<br />

BRIGHT LAKE PARK PRIMITIVE<br />

1444 Bright Lake Road, Ceylon - 30 acres<br />

Primitive camping, shelter house, picnic tables,<br />

barbecue and fire pits, pit restrooms, fishing, hiking and<br />

biking trails, horseback riding trails, boat launch.<br />

CEDAR HANSON PARK DEVELOPED<br />

691 215th Street, Trimont - 80 acres<br />

Electrical/water camping sites, primitive camping<br />

sites, campground host, hiking/biking/horseback trails,<br />

playground, firewood, swimming beach, volleyball,<br />

softball, shelter houses, picnic tables, barbecue grates,<br />

fire pits, fishing, boat launch, pit restrooms, dump<br />

station.<br />

KLESSIG PARK PRIMITIVE<br />

107 State Hwy 15, Fairmont - 10 acres<br />

Swimming beach, picnic tables, fire pits, fishing, boat<br />

launch, pit restrooms.<br />

PERCH LAKE PARK DEVELOPED<br />

2163 200th Avenue, Truman - 30 acres<br />

Modern and primitive camp sites, campground host,<br />

hiking/biking/horseback trails, playground, firewood,<br />

shelter house, picnic tables, barbecue grates, fire pits,<br />

fishing, modern restrooms, showers.<br />

TIMBERLANE PARK PRIMITIVE<br />

191 Cot<strong>to</strong>nwood Road, Fairmont - 50 acres<br />

Hiking/biking/horseback trails, picnic tables, fire pits,<br />

fishing, boat launch, pit restrooms.<br />

WOLTER PARK DEVELOPED<br />

2497 50th Street, Fairmont - 2 acres<br />

Playground, swimming beach, shelter house, picnic<br />

tables, barbecue grates, fire pits, fishing, boat launch, pit<br />

restrooms.<br />

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FISHING<br />

FISHING THE CHAIN OF LAKES<br />

CAST OFF YOUR TROUBLES<br />

Believe it or not, you can fish in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> during<br />

all 12 months of the year. Enjoy calm waters and glorious<br />

sunshine from spring through fall, or visit a frozen lake<br />

during winter <strong>to</strong> get your catch of the day.<br />

ICE FISHING<br />

FOR ALL AGES<br />

NEED SOME HELP?<br />

If you’re new <strong>to</strong> fishing, or need some supplies or permits,<br />

s<strong>to</strong>p by these local businesses:<br />

Sommer Outdoors<br />

1447 ALBION AVENUE, FAIRMONT<br />

Hours: Seasonal. Call (507) 235-5225<br />

Services: Licenses, live bait, tackle, and expert advice.<br />

Walmart<br />

1250 GOEMANN ROAD, FAIRMONT<br />

Hours: Open 24 hours<br />

Services: Licenses and tackle<br />

Dunham’s Sports<br />

400 S. STATE STREET, FAIRMONT<br />

Hours: M-F, 10am-4pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, Noon-5pm<br />

Services: Licenses and tackle<br />

Fox Lake Tack & Trading Company<br />

FOX LAKE VILLAGE, 8 MAIN STREET, WELCOME<br />

Hours: Seasonal. Call (507) 848-6063<br />

Services: Live bait, firewood, groceries,<br />

cus<strong>to</strong>m leather work, zipper repair, knife sharpening<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: GREG ABEL (TOP), STEPHANIE BUSIAHN (LEFT)<br />

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FAIRMONT<br />

Foundation, Inc.<br />

www.FairmontLakesFoundation.com


George<br />

Lake<br />

82 Acres, 11 Feet Deep<br />

This shallow lake is considered a ‘gem’ by many because of its peaceful serenity. In 2014,<br />

the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc. (FLF) s<strong>to</strong>cked this lake with 300 Bluegills, so you know<br />

you will find an ample supply of fish along with 7 public fishing locations. Once the geese<br />

leave the area, usually between November and January, aera<strong>to</strong>rs will be installed by the<br />

city of Fairmont and the FLF. They are intended <strong>to</strong> keep open water on the ice <strong>to</strong> maintain<br />

healthy oxygen levels for our marine life. Back in the day, this lake was originally called<br />

‘George’s Lake’ for George Tanner, who owned abutting land.<br />

Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Orangespotted<br />

Sunfish, Walleye, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Freshwater<br />

Drum, White Sucker, Johnny Darter, Golden Shiner, Spottail Shiner<br />

Lake<br />

Sisse<strong>to</strong>n<br />

139 Acres, 19 Feet Deep<br />

Lake Sisse<strong>to</strong>n’s shoreline of rock, gravel, sand and woody debris provide good habitat<br />

for fish. And since it is a popular fishing lake, the DNR s<strong>to</strong>ck this lake with Walleye<br />

fingerlings every other year. In 2014, the FLF s<strong>to</strong>cked this lake with 300 Bluegills. You’ll<br />

find aera<strong>to</strong>rs on this lake as well in the wintertime, so don’t get <strong>to</strong>o close with your<br />

skis, snowshoes or snowmobile and be sure <strong>to</strong> obey the thin ice markers. Local lore<br />

says there still are remnants of Indian trails along the lake’s bank. This lake was named<br />

for the Sisse<strong>to</strong>n branch of the Dakota Indian tribe that once dominated this region now<br />

known as...<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern<br />

Pike, Walleye, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Freshwater<br />

Drum, Quillback, White Sucker, Bluntnose Minnow, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Johnny Darter, Shiners,<br />

Spottail Shiner<br />

For more information on Fairmont Lakes visit www.FairmontLakesFoundation.com


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224 Acres, 23 Feet Deep<br />

Budd Lake is the middle of the Fairmont Chain of<br />

Lakes. You will see four solar powered aeration<br />

devices that are actually aera<strong>to</strong>rs that circulate<br />

the water from the surface down <strong>to</strong> a depth of<br />

approximately 6’. This 24-hour circulation action<br />

helps improve the oxygen levels in the water which<br />

is not only good for the fish, but also helps <strong>to</strong> control<br />

the amount of algae in the lake! This circulation also<br />

promotes more consistent water quality as Budd<br />

Lake is the City’s main source for its drinking water!<br />

Knowing that, we think it’s imperative that we all be<br />

mindful and use good stewardship practices <strong>to</strong> help<br />

keep this lake (and all the lakes) as clean as possible!<br />

This lake is named after our very first settler of the<br />

city of Fairmont....William H. Budd.<br />

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Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish,<br />

Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow<br />

Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Quillback, White Sucker,<br />

Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Johnny Darter, Spotfin Shiner, Spottail Shiner<br />

552 Acres, 27 Feet Deep<br />

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Lake<br />

Hall Lake is the largest and deepest of the chain<br />

of lakes. It is a great lake not only for waterskiing,<br />

but also for sailboats, jet skis, wind surfing, fishing,<br />

snowmobiling, pond hockey, etc. While boating on<br />

the west side, pay attention <strong>to</strong> the buoys as the<br />

Dutch Creek outlet has created some shallow waters<br />

there. Gomsrud Park, between Hall and Budd Lakes,<br />

has the largest parking area and boat launch in the<br />

city. In 2014 the DNR s<strong>to</strong>cked Hall Lake with Walleye<br />

fingerlings. This lake is named after one of our early<br />

settlers, E. Banks Hall, who in 1856 owned land on the<br />

eastern shore.<br />

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Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Crappie, Yellow Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth<br />

Buffalo, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Quillback, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker,<br />

Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Johnny Darter, Shiners, Spotfin Shiner<br />

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BEACHES, LAKES & POOLS<br />

THE SPLASH POOL AT THE FAIRMONT AQUATIC PARK<br />

MAKE A SPLASH!<br />

You don’t have <strong>to</strong> travel <strong>to</strong> the east or west coasts<br />

<strong>to</strong> find beautiful sandy beaches. We’ve got them right<br />

here in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>. And with more than 50 lakes<br />

scattered across the region, it’s easy <strong>to</strong> find that perfect<br />

spot for rest, play, and enjoying gorgeous views. If that<br />

isn’t enough, you can also take advantage of our Aquatic<br />

Park and local swimming pools.<br />

OVERLOOKING BUDD LAKE AT GOMSRUD PARK<br />

HERE ARE OUR SUGGESTIONS<br />

FOR A GOOD TIME ON THE BEACH:<br />

GOMSRUD PARK FAIRMONT<br />

South side of Budd Lake and north side of Hall Lake<br />

Located in the middle of <strong>to</strong>wn, these beaches are<br />

easily accessible and well maintained by the City of<br />

Fairmont.<br />

WOLTER PARK EAST CHAIN<br />

North side of East Chain Lake<br />

Clean and friendly, this park can be found in the small<br />

and quaint village of East Chain.<br />

CEDAR HANSON PARK TRIMONT<br />

North side of Clear Lake<br />

The largest lake in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>, it offers<br />

approximately one mile of shoreline.<br />

KLESSIG PARK MN/IA BORDER<br />

East side of Iowa Lake<br />

A small park that sees fewer crowds, this is the perfect<br />

place <strong>to</strong> swim, fish and have a picnic.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: ALI SUBBERT (TOP), DAVID PARKER (LEFT)<br />

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DIVE IN<br />

HAVE A SPLASHING GOOD TIME AT THE<br />

AQUATIC PARK, OR THESE SWIMMING POOLS:<br />

FAIRMONT AQUATIC PARK<br />

Located in Fairmont, the Aquatic Park will keep the<br />

kids entertained all day long. With its zero-depth splash<br />

pool, slides, and multi-level interactive play area, this is<br />

what the word fun was invented for. Swim one of the six<br />

lanes in the recreational pool, dive off a springboard, or<br />

race down the 125-meter speed slide.<br />

www.Fairmont.org/aquaticpark<br />

TRUMAN POOL<br />

The City of Truman operates a swimming pool from<br />

Memorial Day <strong>to</strong> Labor Day. Call (507) 776-8561.<br />

MARTIN COUNTY WEST POOL<br />

Open <strong>to</strong> the public and available for classes,<br />

open swim, and private events, the <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

West Indoor Swimming Pool is located at Sherburn<br />

Elementary School. Call (507) 764-3651.<br />

THE AQUA CLIMB AT THE FAIRMONT AQUATIC PARK<br />

CHAIN OF LAKES YACHT CLUB<br />

Available <strong>to</strong> members only, the Chain of Lakes Yacht<br />

Club outdoor pool overlooks the adjacent lake. It is<br />

heated, has a slide, diving board, and <strong>to</strong>ddler pool. Call<br />

(507) 238-1522.<br />

BEACHES, LAKES & POOLS<br />

KAYAKING ACROSS MARTIN COUNTY’S LAKES<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: FAIRMONT LAKES FOUNDATION (CENTER), ALI SUBBERT (TOP RIGHT)<br />

LOVE THE LAKES<br />

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THESE LAKES<br />

TO ENJOY A DAY ON THE WATER:<br />

FAIRMONT AREA<br />

Amber, Bardwell, Budd, Buffalo, Hall, Imogene, Kiester,<br />

George, Mud, Wilmert, North Silver, South Silver, Pierce,<br />

Canright, Iowa, Sisse<strong>to</strong>n.<br />

TRIMONT AREA<br />

Cedar, North, Clam, Buffalo, Fish, Creek, Big Twin,<br />

Little Twin, Watkins.<br />

SHERBURN AREA<br />

Fox, Round, Seymour, Temperance.<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

WELCOME<br />

Eagle Lake<br />

CEYLON<br />

Susan, Fish, Clear, Okamanpeedan, Tuttle, Clay<strong>to</strong>n,<br />

Bright.<br />

EAST CHAIN<br />

East Chain, Sager, Little Hall, Swag, Rose.<br />

NORTHROP<br />

Charlotte, High, <strong>Martin</strong>, Murphy, Perch.<br />

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KINGS<br />

RD.<br />

OXFORD<br />

LINDEN<br />

AVE.<br />

PARK<br />

ST.<br />

REDWOOD<br />

VALLEYVIEW<br />

COURTS<br />

SISSETON<br />

LA<br />

DR.<br />

SISSETON<br />

DR<br />

LINDEN<br />

DR.<br />

O RIENT ST.<br />

GERAL<br />

D INE ST.<br />

FAIRLAKES<br />

A VE.<br />

FAIRLAKES<br />

A VE.<br />

WOODLAND AVE.<br />

HENGEN ST.<br />

MARTIN<br />

ST.<br />

JAMESON CIRCLE<br />

BUSHMILL CIRCLE<br />

1. BARBO LN.<br />

2. LEONE LN.<br />

3. LAKE PARK P.<br />

4. REIMAN CT.<br />

ALBION<br />

LAKE PA RK<br />

4.<br />

1. .<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

E. KINGS<br />

MARTIN<br />

CT.<br />

.<br />

C IRCLE DR<br />

HOMEW O OD DR<br />

DRIVE<br />

OAK BEACH<br />

4.<br />

LIBERTY<br />

AVE.<br />

LAKE ST.<br />

HERITAGE CT.<br />

PARKS AND BUILDINGS GUIDE<br />

ALBION<br />

IND E PENDENCE<br />

EMBASS Y RD.<br />

LCON<br />

MEADOWLARK<br />

I RIE AVE.<br />

5.<br />

CHARLES<br />

ADAMS AVE. ............................D-4,5<br />

ALBION AVE. ..........C,D,E,F,G,H-3<br />

ALTON ST. ......................................F-3<br />

AMBER LAKE DR. ...........I-1,2,3, J2<br />

ANDERSON LN. .........................D-3<br />

ANNA ST. ....................................A-2,3<br />

ARMSTRONG DR........IND. PARK<br />

ARTHUR ST. ....................................J-1<br />

BALCOM ST. ..................................B-1<br />

BARBO LN. ....................................C-2<br />

BAY VIEW ST. ...............................G-1<br />

BEACH ST. .....................................B-2<br />

BEACH PL. .....................................E-3<br />

BECKY LN. .......................................I-3<br />

BELLE VUE RD. ...........................F-3<br />

BIRCH ST. ......................................D-4<br />

BIRD ST. ...........................................E-2<br />

BIXBY RD. ........................................A-1<br />

BLINKMAN ST. ............................D-3<br />

BLUE EARTH AVE. .............C-2,3,4<br />

BLUE JAY BLVD. .........................F-3<br />

BUDD ST. ................................D-3,4,5<br />

BUDD LAKE DR. .........................D-2<br />

BURTON LN. .................................C-5<br />

BUSHMILL CIR. ...........................D-1<br />

CADILLAC AVE. ...........................F-3<br />

CAMBRIDGE ST. ....................C,D-3<br />

CAMELOT CT. ..............................D-5<br />

CANYON DR. ................................D-1<br />

CAPITOL HEIGHTS CT. ............F-1<br />

CARDINAL CT. .............................E-4<br />

CARDINAL ST. ..............................F-4<br />

CEDAR ST. .....................................D-3<br />

CEDAR CREEK CT. ......................J-1<br />

CEDAR PARK RD. ........................J-1<br />

CEDARWOOD DR. .....................F-3<br />

R R<br />

CENTER CREEK DRIVE. .........A-4<br />

CHARLES ST. ................................F-4<br />

CHESTNUT ST. ............................D-4<br />

CHRISTINA ST. ........................A-2,3<br />

CORY LN. ........................IND. PARK<br />

COTTAGE ST. ................................H-1<br />

DAY ST. ........................................D-3,4<br />

DE LU ST. .......................................H-3<br />

DEWEY ST. ............................A,B,C-4<br />

DOROTHY ST. ..............................H-3<br />

DOWNTOWN PLAZA ..........B,C-3<br />

E. KING’S RD. ...............................D-2<br />

EDISON DR. ...................................A-1<br />

ELM ST. ...................................A,B,C-3<br />

ELSINORE AVE. ..........................D-5<br />

ELTINGE PL. ...................................I-2<br />

EMBASSY RD. ..............................E-2<br />

FAIR LAKES AVE. ...........A,B,C,D-1<br />

FAIR VIEW AVE. .................A,B,C-4<br />

FAIRWAY DR. .................................J-2<br />

FALCON DR. .................................F-4<br />

FOREST ST. ...................................C-3<br />

GERALDINE ST. ...........................D-1<br />

GEMINI ............................................A-4<br />

GOEMANN RD. ...........................A-4<br />

Welcome <strong>to</strong> “City of Lakes”<br />

90<br />

INTERSTATE ROUTE<br />

15<br />

U.S. ROUTE<br />

32<br />

COUNTY ROUTE<br />

PUBLIC WATER ACCESS<br />

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22<br />

39<br />

39<br />

20<br />

F<br />

D<br />

OLLWOO<br />

6.<br />

41<br />

9.<br />

5. CADILLAC AVE.<br />

6. CEDARWOOD<br />

DRIVE<br />

DORO THY ST.<br />

8.<br />

7.<br />

10.<br />

E. INTERLAKEN RD.<br />

BECKY LN.<br />

HALL ST.<br />

JERI ST.<br />

BELLE VUE RD.<br />

RED BIRD LANE<br />

GOVERNMENT ST.<br />

DELU ST.<br />

STELLA CT.<br />

LAKE AIRES RD.<br />

7. SCOTT'S CT.<br />

8. ROLAND AVE.<br />

9. LYNN ST.<br />

10. POETTER CIRCLE<br />

GOLDFINCH ST.<br />

PHEASANT<br />

AVE.<br />

20<br />

15<br />

FAIRWAY DR<br />

LAKE AIRES RD.<br />

LAKEVIEW ST.<br />

FA<br />

KEN'S<br />

PATRIOT<br />

CT.<br />

ALTON ST.<br />

HODGMAN<br />

OAK RIDGE RD.<br />

BELL VUE RD.<br />

HORN PIPE CT.<br />

CEDARWOOD DR.<br />

KNOLLWOOD DR.<br />

G<br />

H<br />

I<br />

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J<br />

42<br />

ARTHUR ST.<br />

SOUTHWOOD DR.<br />

AMBER<br />

LAKE<br />

DR.<br />

15<br />

W.<br />

CEDAR<br />

CREEK<br />

CT.<br />

CEDAR<br />

P<br />

FISHING<br />

PIER<br />

CITY MAP<br />

S TATE ST.<br />

PRA<br />

OAKWOOD<br />

S YLVIA<br />

ST.<br />

STADE LA.<br />

S TELLA ST.<br />

HOMESTEAD<br />

AVE.<br />

RUSSELL ST.<br />

KRAHMER DR.<br />

INTERLAKEN RD.<br />

ELTINGE<br />

ALBION AVE.<br />

PL.<br />

PARKWOOD<br />

AMBER LAKE DR.<br />

KN<br />

PORTER ST.<br />

BAY VIEW ST.<br />

INTE RLAKEN<br />

COT TAGE<br />

SYLVAN D R<br />

ARK RD.<br />

GOLDFINCH ST. ..........................F-4<br />

GOVERNMENT ST. ...................G-3<br />

GRANT ST. ............................A,B,C-4<br />

HARRIS RD. ...................................A-3<br />

HALL ST. .........................................G-3<br />

HAMPTON ST. ................A,B,C,D-3<br />

HENGEN ST. .............................C-1-2<br />

HERITAGE CT. ..............................F-2<br />

HICKORY ST. ................................E-4<br />

HIGHLAND AVE. ....................C,D-4<br />

HIGHLAND PARK DR. ..............B-1<br />

HI-LINE DR. ...................................A-4<br />

HODGMAN AVE. ........................G-3<br />

HOLDEN PL. .............................D,E-3<br />

HOLLAND ST. ..............................A-2<br />

HOME ST. .......................................D-4<br />

HOMESTEAD AVE. ...................H-3<br />

HOMEWOOD DR. ......................D-3<br />

HORATIO ST. ................................D-5<br />

HORNPIPE CT. .............................F-3<br />

IDA ST. .............................................A-3<br />

INDEPENDENCE DR. ...............E-2<br />

INDUS ST. ......................................A-5<br />

INTERLAKEN RD. ................H-1,2,3<br />

JAMESON CIR. .............................D-1<br />

JERI ST. .............................................F-3<br />

JOHNSON ST. ...........................E-3,4<br />

KEN RUE LN. ................................A-5<br />

KEN’S CT. .........................................F-1<br />

KINGS RD. .....................................D-2<br />

KRAHMER DR. .........................H-2,3<br />

KNOLLWOOD DR. ......................F-1<br />

LAIR RD. .......................................F-2,3<br />

LAKE AIRES RD. ........................J-1,4<br />

LAKE AVE. ..............................B,C-2,3<br />

LAKE ST. ..........................................E-3<br />

LAKE GEORGE PL. ....................B-2<br />

LAKE PARK BLVD. ................C,D-2<br />

LAKE PARK PL. ...........................C-2<br />

LAKEVIEW ST. ..............................F-3<br />

LARSE N LN. .................................A-2<br />

LEONE LN. .....................................D-1<br />

LIBERTY LN. ..................................E-2<br />

LINCOLN ST. ................................B-2<br />

LINDEN AVE. ................................D-3<br />

LINDEN DR. ..............................C,D-2<br />

LOWENBERG DR. ......................A-4<br />

LUCIA AVE. ....................................A-2<br />

LYNN ST. ..........................................I-3<br />

MAIN ST. ................................A,B,C-3<br />

MAPLE ST. .....................................E-3<br />

MAR-JO LN. ...................................A-5<br />

MARCUS ST. .................................A-4<br />

MARGARET ST. ....................A-2,3,4<br />

MARTIN CT. ...................................D-1<br />

MARTIN ST. ....................................D-1<br />

MEADOW LARK LN. .................F-4<br />

MEDICAL CENTER DR. ...........E-4<br />

NORTH AVE. .............................A,B-3<br />

NORTH CREEK DRIVE ............A-4<br />

OAK ST. ............................................E-3<br />

OAK BEACH DR. .........................E-3<br />

OAK RIDGE RD. ..........................G-3<br />

OAKWOOD AVE. .........................F-3<br />

ORIENT ST. .......................A,B,C,D-4<br />

OXFORD ST. .............................C,D-3<br />

PARK ST. ............................A,B,C,D-3<br />

PARKWOOD PL. ...........................I-2<br />

PATRIOT DR. .................................F-2<br />

PHEASANT AVE. .........................F-4<br />

PINE ST. ..........................................A-4<br />

PIONEER DR. ................................B-2<br />

POETTER CR. ...............................H-3<br />

PRAIRIE AVE. ...A,B,C,D,E, F, G-3<br />

RED BIRD LANE. ........................G-3<br />

REDWOOD DR. ...........................D-3<br />

REIMAN CT. ...................................C-1<br />

ROBERT ST. ...................................F-3<br />

ROLAND AVE. ................................I-3<br />

RONA CT. ........................................E-2<br />

RUNYAN PL. .................................D-2<br />

RUSSELL ST. ................................H-3<br />

SCHOOL ST. .............................D-4,5<br />

SCOTTS CT. ..................................H-3<br />

SHOREACRES DR. ................D,E-2<br />

SIOUX AVE. ...................................A-4<br />

SISSETON DR. .............................D-2<br />

SISSETON LN. .............................D-2<br />

SOUTH CREEK DRIVE .............A-4<br />

SOUTHGATE DR. ........................F-3<br />

SOUTHPORT DR. ........................F-3<br />

SOUTHVIEW CT. .........................F-4<br />

SOUTHWIND DR. .......................F-3<br />

SOUTHWOOD DR. .....................H-1<br />

SPRUCE ST. ...............................E-4,5<br />

STADE LN. .....................................G-3<br />

STATE ST. .................A,B,C,D-4,E-3<br />

STELLA ST. ....................................H-3<br />

STELLA CT. ...................................H-3<br />

SUMMIT DR. ..............................D,E-1<br />

SYLVAN DR. ..................................H-1<br />

SYLVIA ST. .....................................F-3<br />

TEETER ST. ....................................A-4<br />

TILDEN ST. .............................C-3,4,5<br />

TIMBER LAKE DR. ......IND. PARK<br />

TORGERSON DR. .......................A-4<br />

UNION ST. ......................................E-2<br />

VALLEYVIEW CT. ...................C,D-1<br />

VICTORIA ST. ...........................D-3,4<br />

WALNUT ST. .................................D-2<br />

WARD ST. ...................................D-3,4<br />

WATER ST. .............................D,E-3,4<br />

WEBSTER ST. .......................C-3,4,5<br />

W. AMBER LAKE DR. ..................J-1<br />

WASHINGTON AVE. ................D-4<br />

WILL-NETT PL. ............................B-2<br />

WILLOW ST. ..............................C-3,4<br />

WINNEBAGO AVE. ................A-3,4<br />

WOODLAND AVE. .................D-2,3<br />

T.H. 15 ........................................A-4,J-3<br />

CSAH 26 .......................B-1,2,C-3,4,5<br />

FIRST ST. .....................................C-3,4<br />

SECOND ST. ..........................C-2,3,4<br />

THIRD ST. ................................B-2,3,4<br />

FOURTH ST. ...........................B-2,3,4<br />

FIFTH ST. .....................................B-2,3<br />

SIXTH ST. ....................................B-3,4<br />

SEVENTH ST. .....................B-1,2,3,4<br />

EIGHTH ST. ................................B-2,3<br />

NINTH ST. ...............................B-2,3,4<br />

TENTH ST. ...........................A-2,3,4,5<br />

ELEVENTH ST. .....................A-2,3,4<br />

TWELFTH ST. ............................A-2,4<br />

THIRTEENTH ST. ........................A-3<br />

1. Fairview Memorial Cemetery<br />

2. Dulcimer Medical Center, P.A.<br />

3. Humane Society<br />

4. Skate Park<br />

5. Winnebago Sports Complex<br />

5A. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans Memorial Park<br />

6. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds - Multi-Purpose<br />

Building, Indoor Ice Rink, Race Track<br />

7. Lincoln Park<br />

8. Industrial Park (164 Acres)<br />

9. Lakeside Cemetery<br />

10. National Guard Armory<br />

11. Heritage Acres Agricultural Interpretive Center<br />

12. Sylvania Park<br />

13. Veterans Park<br />

14. Rose Lake Golf Club<br />

15. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Library<br />

16. City Hall/Down<strong>to</strong>wn Plaza<br />

17. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse and Security Building<br />

Minnesota Extension Service<br />

18. Southern Minnesota Educational Campus<br />

19. Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce and<br />

Visit Fairmont<br />

20. Fairmont Opera House<br />

21. Red Rock Center for the Arts<br />

22. His<strong>to</strong>rical Museum<br />

23. Five Lakes Shopping Centre and<br />

Minnesota WorkForce Center<br />

24. Fairmont Municipal Airport<br />

25. Ward Park<br />

26. Friendship Village (Elderly Housing)<br />

27. Center For Specialty Care<br />

28. Fairmont Elementary<br />

29. Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center and<br />

Woodland Manor (Assisted Living)<br />

30. Steve Pierce Park<br />

31. Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont<br />

32. Aquatic Park<br />

33. Fairmont Junior and Senior High School<br />

34. Dog Park<br />

35. Gomsrud Park<br />

36. Calvary Cemetery<br />

37. Goldfinch Estates (Assisted Living)<br />

38. Soccer Fields<br />

39. Ingleside (Assisted Living)<br />

40. Chain of Lakes Yacht Club<br />

41. Amber Lake Park<br />

42. Cedar Park (260 Acres)<br />

43. Interlaken Golf Club<br />

Bike/Walking Trail <strong>Guide</strong>:<br />

41<br />

40<br />

43<br />

39<br />

SOUTHWIND DR.<br />

38<br />

BLUEJAY<br />

37<br />

KAYAK<br />

LAUNCH<br />

Paved Trail<br />

Trail Shared With Streets<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

33


MARTIN COUNTY FAIR<br />

ENJOYING THE RIDE AT THE MARTIN COUNTY FAIR<br />

MINNESOTA’S OTHER BIG FAIR<br />

The 153rd <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair will be held August<br />

13-19th. The <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair is a wonderful place for<br />

the whole family <strong>to</strong> enjoy all of the events and activities<br />

that your family has grown <strong>to</strong> love about the fair over<br />

the years. As Minnesota’s “Other Big Fair,” the <strong>Martin</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> Fair features the largest number of attractions,<br />

events and activities of any other fair in rural southern<br />

Minnesota including: quality musical entertainment<br />

GAMES, PRIZES AND RIDES<br />

OF ALL SIZES<br />

featuring local and big name talent, a variety of games,<br />

rides and other amusements in the Midway by Family<br />

Fun Shows; local and regional lives<strong>to</strong>ck shows; 4-H,<br />

FFA and Open Class Exhibits; business booths featuring<br />

specials, sales and giveaways; Amateur Talent Contests<br />

for both adults and children; Au<strong>to</strong> Racing at Fairmont<br />

Raceway adjoining the Fairgrounds; great meals and<br />

fair food from local organizations and vendors; farm<br />

equipment display and trac<strong>to</strong>r driving contest; children’s<br />

shows; donkeys and mules; Pork Cook-Off; and much<br />

more!<br />

Thursday evening you will want <strong>to</strong> crimp your hair<br />

and put on your 80’s best and come rock with Hairball.<br />

Hairball is a Rock and Roll experience you won’t soon<br />

forget. Most bands put on a concert - Hairball puts<br />

on an event! The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs,<br />

and screaming hordes of avid fans...<strong>to</strong> merely call it<br />

a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a<br />

roadside attraction! Hairball is more than just a band -<br />

and certainly more than a tribute band!<br />

FIND OUT THE LATEST ON THE<br />

MARTIN COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE & EVENTS AT<br />

www.TheOtherBigFair.com<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: BENJAMIN LANDSTEINER (TOP, LEFT)<br />

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<strong>2018</strong> MARTIN COUNTY FAIR<br />

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MARTIN COUNTY FAIR<br />

EVERY DAY: The Great Lakes Timber Show<br />

TUESDAY: UPMpullers Trac<strong>to</strong>r Pull<br />

WEDNESDAY: The Johnny Holm Band<br />

THURSDAY: Hairball<br />

FRIDAY: Dirt Track Racing<br />

SATURDAY: ENTERTAINMENT MAIN EVENT<br />

(To be announced)<br />

• Personal & Business Tax Filings<br />

• Payroll<br />

• General Ledger<br />

• Financial Statement<br />

Preparation<br />

• Timely and<br />

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS<br />

BRIGHT LIGHTS AT THE FAIRMONT GLOWS PARADE<br />

FIND SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE<br />

CEYLON COMMUNITY DAYS<br />

CEYLON – APRIL 14, <strong>2018</strong><br />

This annual community auction and sale attracts<br />

people from across the state and surrounding<br />

areas. You’ll find an eclectic mix of items, from small<br />

mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles <strong>to</strong> large pieces of farming equipment. While<br />

you’re finding a bargain, enjoy food vendors, baked<br />

goods and rummage sales throughout the <strong>to</strong>wn. Call<br />

(507) 236-2921 or (712) 260-9690 for consignment info.<br />

NORTHROP DAYS<br />

NORTHROP – JUNE 2, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Tons of fun and entertainment packed in<strong>to</strong> one<br />

unforgettable day. Northrop Days features Bounce<br />

Houses, a Dunk Tank (weather permitting), an 11U<br />

Baseball Tournament and Kids Pedal Trac<strong>to</strong>r Pull<br />

for the younger crowd. There will be a live musical<br />

entertainment and food available street side. Come see<br />

everything this small <strong>to</strong>wn has up its sleeves during<br />

Northrop Days!<br />

INTERLAKEN HERITAGE DAYS<br />

FAIRMONT – JUNE 8-10, <strong>2018</strong><br />

There is something for everyone in this community<br />

celebration, which includes a down<strong>to</strong>wn parade, singing,<br />

dancing, a carnival, booths and food vendors. Don’t miss<br />

the rubber duck racing and canoe rides, and come and<br />

join us for a free community meal.<br />

www.IHDFairmont.org<br />

SHERBURN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL<br />

SHERBURN – JUNE 15-17, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Enjoy some tasty food before taking <strong>to</strong> the dance<br />

floor in this fun weekend festival. Free entertainment<br />

is provided in the city park, and the three-day event<br />

culminates with a parade on Sunday. Call John Tirevold<br />

at (507) 764-4311 for info.<br />

FAIRMONT TRIATHLON<br />

GOMSRUD PARK – JUNE 16, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Now in<strong>to</strong> its 12th year, around 200 athletes gather<br />

at Gomsrud Park for this triathlon event, along with<br />

more than 80 volunteers and hundreds of enthusiastic<br />

specta<strong>to</strong>rs. The line-up includes both an Olympic<br />

distance and sprint distance triathlon for individuals or<br />

teams, as well as a mini event for kids aged four <strong>to</strong> 16.<br />

There is also a duathlon, which involves running and<br />

cycling.<br />

www.FairmontTriathlon.org<br />

CEYLON FESTIVAL<br />

CEYLON – JUNE 22-24, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Celebrate Summer in Ceylon at their annual<br />

community festival complete with games, food vendors,<br />

and activities for young and old!<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: BENJAMIN LANDSTEINER (TOP), FAIRMONT TRIATHLON (RIGHT)<br />

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GRANADA FIREMANS’ HOG ROAST<br />

AND STREET DANCE<br />

Main Street, Granada – June 23, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Bring your dance moves and an appetite <strong>to</strong> this<br />

annual shindig in the heart of Granada. The festivities<br />

start at 5 p.m. and go on well in<strong>to</strong> the night.<br />

35TH ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />

HERITAGE ACRES, FAIRMONT – JULY 4, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Get your July 4 celebrations off <strong>to</strong> a musical start,<br />

thanks <strong>to</strong> the many bands that participate in this<br />

popular event. Don’t forget <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p by Old Main Street<br />

for an antiques display. Food and drinks also available.<br />

Call John Hilgendorf at (507) 764-8713.<br />

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS<br />

Sisse<strong>to</strong>n Lake, Fairmont – July 4, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Celebrate our country’s independence at one of the<br />

largest fireworks displays in Minnesota. This colorful<br />

spectacle kicks off after dark and can be viewed from<br />

Ward and Sylvania Parks. Call the Fairmont Area<br />

Chamber of Commerce at (507) 235-5547 for details.<br />

TRIMONT FUNFEST<br />

TRIMONT – JULY 13-18, <strong>2018</strong><br />

This three-day event is all about celebrating summer<br />

in a small <strong>to</strong>wn. There are activities for the whole family,<br />

including sports, Bingo, games, entertainment, food,<br />

raffles, silent auction, and a parade.<br />

www.TrimontFunFest.com<br />

WELCOME SUMMER FESTIVAL<br />

WELCOME – JULY 20-22, <strong>2018</strong><br />

There is much <strong>to</strong> be enjoyed over the course of this<br />

three-day, action packed festival. Enjoy food, a beanbag<br />

contest, street dances, city-wide rummage sales, bake<br />

sales, a parade, and softball <strong>to</strong>urnaments. Contact City<br />

Hall at (507) 728-8740.<br />

THE FAIRMONT TRIATHLON<br />

TRUMAN DAYS<br />

TRUMAN – JULY 27-29, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Known as a family-friendly community, Truman<br />

certainly lives up <strong>to</strong> its reputation during its popular<br />

celebration. Find hidden treasures in city-wide rummage<br />

sales, browse the craft fairs, or enter the kids in<strong>to</strong> a<br />

pedal pull. With a parade, sports events and a street<br />

dance, there is much <strong>to</strong> keep you entertained. Call City<br />

Hall at (507) 776-7951.<br />

GLOWS PARADE & FESTIVAL<br />

FAIRMONT – NOVEMBER 16, <strong>2018</strong><br />

The holiday season officially begins when the Glows<br />

parade comes <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn. Get in<strong>to</strong> the festive spirit at about<br />

4pm, when Santa arrives on the North Pole Express at<br />

Fairmont Airport. Then head down<strong>to</strong>wn and pick your<br />

spot from Ward Park <strong>to</strong> Lincoln Park <strong>to</strong> enjoy the parade<br />

of lighted floats and vehicles that will pass you by,<br />

beginning at 6 p.m. Call the Fairmont Area Chamber of<br />

Commerce at (507) 235-5547 for info.<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON<br />

LOCAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS, CHECK OUT<br />

www.VisitFairmontMN.com<br />

Check out our convenient<br />

and low cost daily rental vehicles.<br />

JUST GO TO<br />

www.hawkinsbestprice.com/RentalVehicles<br />

FOR DETAILS!<br />

FESTIVALS & EVENTS<br />

1304 E. Blue Earth, Ave., Fairmont, MN<br />

507-238-4786<br />

www.hawkinsbestprice.com<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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FESTIVALS<br />

Strong<br />

Partnerships<br />

We believe strong community<br />

partnerships strengthen<br />

neighborhoods and cities,<br />

enhance a community’s livability,<br />

and empower those who live in it.<br />

Bank Midwest is proud <strong>to</strong> be a<br />

part of the community.<br />

BankMidwest.com • Member FDIC<br />

FAIRMONT GLOWS<br />

CITY OF LAKES & LIGHTS<br />

Friday, November 16<br />

OVER 70 LIGHTED UNITS KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON<br />

4:05 PM<br />

6:00 PM<br />

Santa arrives at the<br />

Fairmont Airport<br />

Glows Parade begins<br />

at Wards Park<br />

A committee of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce<br />

BaconCapitalUSA.com<br />

Like us on facebook | #baconcapitalusa<br />

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FESTIVALS<br />

Welcome <strong>to</strong> Everidge!<br />

The Everidge brands ThermalRite, CrownTonka, ICS and<br />

LoTemp Doors provide refrigerated products, such as walk-in<br />

coolers and freezers, blast chillers, prep tables, vacuum<br />

sealers and other refrigeration components nationwide.<br />

Employment Opportunities and Community:<br />

Our company is proud <strong>to</strong> be a part of the Winnebago<br />

community here in Minnesota, located at 304 Main Street North.<br />

For more information about products or career opportunities,<br />

please visit www.everidge.com. For local information, please<br />

contact Norma Overbaugh, 507-893-3888, ext. 6101,<br />

or apply on line at: http://tinyurl.com/j2tfm3b<br />

Fairmont has been operating for over 70<br />

years and employs approximately 150 people<br />

locally. Globally there are 90,000 ers<br />

supporting over 46 core technologies.<br />

Technology Advancing Every Company<br />

Products Enhancing Every Home<br />

Innovation Improving Every Life<br />

Your & TIRE DEALER!<br />

410 E. Blue Earth Ave. | Fairmont, MN<br />

• Oil Changes<br />

• Brakes<br />

• Batteries<br />

• Shocks & Struts<br />

• Tune Ups<br />

• Wheel Balancing<br />

• Tire Repairs<br />

• Heating/Cooling System Repair<br />

• 4 Wheel & 2 Wheel Alignments<br />

WE CAN JUMP-START OR UNLOCK<br />

YOUR CAR OR TRUCK!<br />

DAY OR NIGHT, OUR TOW TRUCKS ARE ON THE ROAD.<br />

GIVE US A CALL, WE’LL PULL YOU OUT OF TROUBLE!<br />

507-235-5800<br />

FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS<br />

YOUR<br />

LOCAL CHOICE<br />

FOR TIRES &<br />

AUTO REPAIR<br />

www.visitfairmontmn.com<br />

#OnlyinFairmont<br />

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LIVING IN MARTIN COUNTY<br />

COMMUNITY INTRODUCTION<br />

Known as the ‘City of Lakes’, Fairmont is the<br />

commercial and <strong>to</strong>urism hub of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> in<br />

southern Minnesota.<br />

With more than 880 businesses operating within the<br />

city, an educated population, access <strong>to</strong> transportation<br />

links, and state-of-the-art healthcare, Fairmont has<br />

steadily built a reputation as one of the leading rural<br />

communities in the state.<br />

Residents here enjoy a high quality of life and a low<br />

cost of living – it was ranked 10th in <strong>to</strong>wns that take<br />

the least of your money, and our property tax rates<br />

are among the lowest of Minnesota cities with similar<br />

CITIZENS’ PARK NEXT DOOR TO<br />

CITY HALL IN FAIRMONT<br />

demographic and geographic characteristics.<br />

Located on I-90, and within easy driving distance<br />

of major population areas like Minneapolis/St. Paul<br />

and Des Moines, Fairmont is the ideal destination for<br />

families looking for affordable housing and employment<br />

opportunities, as well as for active retirees who want <strong>to</strong><br />

enjoy the many recreational activities on offer.<br />

We are proud of our agricultural and industrial<br />

heritage, and we are well placed <strong>to</strong> grow and develop in<br />

the future, thanks <strong>to</strong> land availability, a skilled workforce,<br />

and a business-friendly outlook.<br />

5 TH THURSDAYS<br />

March 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />

May 31, <strong>2018</strong><br />

August 30, <strong>2018</strong><br />

November 29, <strong>2018</strong><br />

Find more information on our Facebook page<br />

www.facebook.com/fairmontsnewcomers<br />

Bringing people <strong>to</strong>gether while exploring different venues. We engage<br />

both newcomer and neighbor in conversations and meet new people.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID PARKER (TOP, LEFT), CITY OF FAIRMONT (INSET)<br />

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LIVING IN MARTIN COUNTY<br />

HOUSING IN FAIRMONT<br />

ABOVE: THE SUN PEEKS THROUGH THE TREES<br />

AT SYLVANIA PARK AS IT SETS ACROSS THE LAKE<br />

AND OVER THE HISTORIC BANDSHELL<br />

Banking | Mortgage | Insurance | Wealth Planning<br />

LOCAL HOUSING SNAPSHOT<br />

ACCORDING TO ESRI, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOUSING<br />

UNITS IN FAIRMONT IS APPROXIMATELY 5,228, WITH A<br />

90+ PERCENT OCCUPANCY RATE.<br />

AROUND 68 PERCENT OF OCCUPIED HOMES ARE OWNER<br />

OCCUPIED, AND THE REMAINING 32 PERCENT ARE RENTAL<br />

HOUSEHOLDS.<br />

ACCORDING TO REAL ESTATE WEBSITE ZILLOW, THE<br />

MEDIAN HOME VALUE IN FAIRMONT IS $101,500.<br />

THE MEDIAN HOME VALUE IN THE U.S. IS $205,100.<br />

IN 2015 THE CITY OF FAIRMONT CONDUCTED A<br />

COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING STUDY AND IS NOW WORKING<br />

TO PROVIDE MORE AFFORDABLE OPTIONS IN AN EFFORT<br />

TO BOTH RETAIN CURRENT RESIDENTS AND TO ATTRACT<br />

NEW PEOPLE TO THE COMMUNITY.<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

BUYING<br />

BUILDING<br />

REFINANCING<br />

We have your mortgage solutions<br />

Visit our Online Mortgage<br />

Center or contact Tina <strong>to</strong> get<br />

your application rolling!<br />

Tina L. Jette<br />

Direct 507-235-7559<br />

Cell 507-236-3919<br />

tinaj@profinium.com<br />

NMLS# 744075<br />

Fairmont<br />

www.profinium.com<br />

NMLS 402979<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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LIVING IN MARTIN COUNTY<br />

“Welcoming You Home”<br />

REAL ESTATE SALES PROFESSIONALS FOR<br />

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL<br />

NEW HOMES | FARMS & ACREAGES<br />

RENTALS AVAILABLE<br />

HOUSES | APARTMENTS | OFFICE SPACE<br />

MARKET RATE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE & INCOME BASED<br />

507-235-9060<br />

323 E. BLUE EARTH AVE | FAIRMONT, MN<br />

(Located in the upper level of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce)<br />

www.kruegerrealtyinc.com<br />

Cavers Realty, Inc.<br />

“A Tradition Of Trust Since 1977”<br />

Reliable.<br />

Dedicated.<br />

Trustworthy.<br />

Back Row: Tammy Schaefer, Suzi Korsmo, Shelly Cavers Moeller - Broker, Kim Kreiss, Sara Rosenberg, Marilyn Hovick, Tara Survis & Morgan Christensen.<br />

Front Row: Julie Liljenquist, Angel Moeller & Arica Moeller.<br />

1140 Torgerson Drive<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

507.238.4496<br />

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1010 East 4th Street, PO Box 6<br />

Fairmont, Minnesota 56031<br />

Cell (507) 848-0114<br />

Fax (507) 238-4798<br />

Vonnie.Cone@C21NR.com<br />

www.VonnieCone.com<br />

Each Office Is Independently Owned & Operated<br />

Vonnie Cone, GRI<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

Sales Associate<br />

Direct 507.236.1214<br />

Fax 507.238.4798<br />

Email paul.determan@c21nr.com<br />

PO Box 6, 1010 E. 4th Street<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031-0006<br />

Paul Determan<br />

Real<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Each office is independently<br />

owned and operated.<br />

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL AND<br />

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE<br />

LIVING IN MARTIN COUNTY<br />

507.399.9365 (Call Or Text)<br />

1010 East 4th Street<br />

www.cindeandersen.com<br />

THE GOLD STANDARD...<br />

THAT’S OUR TEAM!<br />

Cinde Andersen<br />

Brad Anderson<br />

Brody Bents<br />

Shari Bicknase<br />

Vonnie Cone<br />

Paul Determan<br />

Jim Draper &<br />

Jackie Jersak<br />

Wendy Emler<br />

Elroy Geistfeld<br />

Allison Hennager<br />

Nick Klunder<br />

Cindy Knickrehm<br />

Jody Lyle<br />

Mike Montemuro<br />

Paul Nordstrom<br />

Ben Odegaard<br />

507-238-4796 • 1-800-443-5244<br />

www.CENTURY21NorthlandRealty.com<br />

Kris Odegaard<br />

Chuck Omvig<br />

Nic Simpson<br />

Gillian Tunnell<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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OUR COMMUNITIES<br />

THE CUP N’ SAUCER IN<br />

SHERBURN, MN<br />

GRAF PARK PLAYGROUND IN<br />

TRUMAN, MN<br />

COMMUNITY CHURCH IN<br />

DUNNELL, MN<br />

OUR COMMUNITIES<br />

There are 10 communities across <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>, and<br />

all are waiting <strong>to</strong> welcome you.<br />

CEYLON<br />

A small and quiet community located in the southern<br />

region of the county. There are a number of lakes<br />

nearby, as well as a bar and grill. Don’t miss the annual<br />

community auction in the spring.<br />

DUNNELL<br />

You will find Dunnell south of Sherburn on Hwy 4.<br />

If you’re looking for a slice of nostalgia, seek out the<br />

U-Turn Bar & Museum.<br />

EAST CHAIN<br />

One of the major attractions of this tiny community<br />

is its county park. Thanks <strong>to</strong> the commitment of <strong>Martin</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>, the East Chain 4-H Club, and East Chain<br />

Sportsman’s Club, the whole family can enjoy <strong>to</strong>p-notch<br />

amenities.<br />

FAIRMONT<br />

The ‘City of Lakes’ is the county seat and is home<br />

<strong>to</strong> five major bodies of water. That makes Fairmont<br />

a popular destination for those seeking year-round<br />

outdoor and cultural activities, as well as shopping and<br />

dining opportunities.<br />

GRANADA<br />

Surrounded by farmland on the eastern side of <strong>Martin</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong>, Granada has a bar and grill, two parks, and a<br />

crafters’ retreat.<br />

NORTHROP<br />

Just a short drive from Fairmont, the major industry<br />

for Northrop is agriculture. Take advantage of the three<br />

parks located within the city.<br />

SHERBURN<br />

Sherburn is a quaint community with a wealth of<br />

beautiful architecture and year-round recreational<br />

activities, including a theater, golf course, and events<br />

arena.<br />

TRIMONT<br />

A clean and friendly <strong>to</strong>wn with two lakes located<br />

nearby, and a couple of family oriented parks.<br />

TRUMAN<br />

This is a small community with the amenities you<br />

would expect <strong>to</strong> find in a larger <strong>to</strong>wn. Enjoy an outdoor<br />

swimming pool, campground, tennis courts, parks and<br />

more.<br />

WELCOME<br />

Welcoming by name and welcoming by nature. This is<br />

where you head during the winter months <strong>to</strong> enjoy their<br />

ice skating rink. There’s also a four-diamond baseball<br />

complex, camping facility, and bar and grill.<br />

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE<br />

COMMUNITIES IN MARTIN COUNTY, VISIT<br />

www.FairmontAreaLife.com<br />

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We get you where<br />

you need <strong>to</strong> go!<br />

IN MARTIN AND FARIBAULT COUNTIES<br />

OUR COMMUNITIES<br />

For route maps, hours of service and information about purchasing discount <strong>to</strong>kens<br />

Go <strong>to</strong> www.pltransit.com<br />

Or call 507-235-5558 or 1-800-382-RIDE (7433)<br />

Welcome To Fairmont!<br />

Your Independent Insurance Agency<br />

206 N. State Street, PO Box 112, Fairmont, MN<br />

Specializing in:<br />

Bruce Peters<br />

Anne Reutzel<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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PLACES OF WORSHIP<br />

CHAPEL BELL TOWER AT HERITAGE ACRES<br />

PLACES OF WORSHIP<br />

BAPTIST<br />

FAIRMONT BAPTIST CHURCH<br />

1345 Albion Avenue, Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-2790 www.fairmontbaptistchurch.org<br />

9:30am Sunday School<br />

10:30am Morning Service<br />

6:00pm Sunday Evening Service<br />

6:30pm Wednesday Night Prayer Service<br />

(Kids 4 Truth during school year)<br />

CATHOLIC<br />

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

OF EAST CHAIN<br />

2481 50th Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 235-5535 www.sjvhf.org<br />

7:30am Sunday Sacrament of Reconciliation<br />

8:00am Sunday Mass<br />

ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />

901 South Prairie Avenue, Fairmont<br />

(507) 235-5535 www.sjvhf.org<br />

4:00-4:45pm Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation<br />

5:00pm Saturday Mass<br />

10:00am Sunday Mass<br />

CHRISTIAN CHURCH<br />

CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF FAIRMONT<br />

625 Johnson Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-1939<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Glen Davis fmtcc@frontiernet.net<br />

9:00am Sunday School<br />

10:30am Worship<br />

Free Christmas Dinner<br />

EPISCOPAL<br />

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH<br />

102 North Park Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-2686 www.smecmn.org<br />

priest@smecmn.org<br />

10:00am Sunday Holy Communion<br />

EVANGELICAL FREE<br />

BETHEL EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH<br />

1125 South State Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 235-5513 www.bethelefc.org<br />

8:00am & 10:45am Sunday Worship<br />

9:30am Connections (Classes for all ages)<br />

11:00am Sunday Hispanic Worship (Lower Level)<br />

6:30pm Wednesday Awana<br />

6:30pm Wednesday Jr. High Youth<br />

7:00pm Wednesday Evening Prayer<br />

8:00pm Wednesday Sr. High Youth<br />

EAST CHAIN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH<br />

507 280th Ave, Granada<br />

(507) 773-4404 www.eastchain.com<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Eric Hoehn ecefcl@gmail.com<br />

9:00am Sunday Coffee & Rolls<br />

9:30am Sunday School for all ages<br />

10:30am Sunday Worship<br />

6:00pm Wednesday Youth Group<br />

(Held at East Chain Activity Center)<br />

EVANGELICAL COVENANT<br />

FAIRMONT EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH<br />

901 Woodland Avenue, Fairmont<br />

(507) 235-6407 www.fairmontcovenant.com<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Dan Wheeler, Youth Pas<strong>to</strong>r Jen Kahler<br />

office@fairmontcovenant.com<br />

9:00am Sunday Worship<br />

10:30am Sunday School for All Ages (Sept-May)<br />

6:30pm Sunday Youth Group Meeting<br />

6:15pm Wednesday Prayer Time<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: GREG ABEL (TOP), ALI SUBBERT (RIGHT)<br />

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LUTHERAN<br />

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

300 South Grant Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-4418 www.gracelutheranchurch.org<br />

6:00pm Saturday Service<br />

8:30am Traditional Service (Sept-May)<br />

9:40am Education Hour (Sept-May)<br />

10:45am Contemporary Service (Sept-May)<br />

6:00pm Saturday Service (Summer Schedule)<br />

9:30am Sunday Service (Summer Schedule)<br />

All worships include communion<br />

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)<br />

1200 North North Avenue, Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-1387 www.immanuel-fairmont.org<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Wade A. Daul (Senior Pas<strong>to</strong>r)<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Adam E. Carnehl (Associate Pas<strong>to</strong>r)<br />

immanuel_fairmont@yahoo.com<br />

8:00am Sunday Worship Service<br />

9:15am Family Education Hour (Sept-May)<br />

10:30am Sunday Worship Service<br />

7:17pm Summer Midweek Worship<br />

(Wednesdays, June-Aug)<br />

SHEPHERD OF THE LAKES LUTHERAN (WELS)<br />

323 E 1st Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 236-9572 www.shepherdofthelakes.net<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Peter Hagen pas<strong>to</strong>rhagen@icloud.com<br />

9:30am Sunday Morning Worship<br />

10:40am Sunday School & Bible Class<br />

7:00pm Holiday & Midweek Lenten Worship<br />

“Podcast: Shepherd of the Lakes”<br />

ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

211 Budd Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-9491 www.splfairmont.com<br />

www.facebook.com/splfairmont<br />

5:30pm Saturday Worship Services<br />

8:00am Sunday Worship Services<br />

9:15am Adult/Youth Bible Class & Sunday School<br />

10:30am Sunday Worship Service<br />

(Spring, Fall and Winter)<br />

Summer Schedule (Memorial Day <strong>to</strong> Labor Day)<br />

5:30pm Saturday Worship Services<br />

8:00am Sunday Adult Bible Class<br />

9:00am Sunday Worship Services<br />

ST. PETER LUTHERAN (Circle of Faith Parish)<br />

301 South West Street, Ceylon<br />

(507) 728-8259 www.CircleofFaithParish.org<br />

8:30am Worship Service (July-May)<br />

6:00pm Worship Service (Wednesdays in June)<br />

9:30am Sunday School (Sept-May)<br />

8:30am Easter Service<br />

7:00pm Christmas Eve Service<br />

TRINITY LUTHERAN (Circle of Faith Parish)<br />

204 2nd Street, Welcome<br />

(507) 728-8259 www.CircleofFaithParish.org<br />

10:30am Worship Service (Sept-July)<br />

6:00pm Worship Service (Wednesdays in Aug)<br />

9:15am Sunday School (Sept-May)<br />

7:00am Easter Service<br />

5:00pm Christmas Eve Service<br />

WAVERLY LUTHERAN (Circle of Faith Parish)<br />

1333 220th Street, Trimont<br />

(507) 728-8259 www.CircleofFaithParish.org<br />

8:30am Worship Service (June-Aug)<br />

6:00pm Worship Service (Wednesdays in July)<br />

9:15am Sunday School (Sept-May)<br />

10:30am Worship Service (Sept-May)<br />

7:00pm Choir (Wednesdays, Sept-June)<br />

10:30am Easter Service<br />

5:00pm Christmas Eve Service<br />

METHODIST<br />

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />

119 East 2nd Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 235-5579 www.umcfairmont.org<br />

9:00am Sunday Worship<br />

10:10am Sunday Bible Studies for All Ages<br />

(Childcare Provided 8:45-11:10am)<br />

3:15pm Wednesday CLICK<br />

(Children Living in Christ’s Kingdom)<br />

5:00pm Wednesday Night Suppers<br />

6:00pm Small Groups Meet<br />

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST<br />

301 North Main Street, Fairmont<br />

(507) 235-3500<br />

Pas<strong>to</strong>r Richard Abel<br />

9:00am Worship Service<br />

9:50am Sunday School<br />

1:30pm Women’s Guild (2nd Tuesday)<br />

6:00pm Wednesday Weight Watchers<br />

5:30pm Thursday Al-Anon<br />

Home of Kinship (507) 238-4440<br />

PLACES OF WORSHIP<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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EDUCATION<br />

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS (SMEC)<br />

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING<br />

Residents of <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> have access <strong>to</strong> excellent<br />

educational facilities, covering K-12 and beyond. School<br />

services are provided by both public and private entities,<br />

and 94.3 percent of Fairmont Junior/Senior High School<br />

students graduated in 2017.<br />

The Southern Minnesota Educational Campus offers<br />

post-secondary education, providing a variety of college<br />

courses and degree programs via public and private<br />

religious-based institutions.<br />

Fairmont Community Education and Recreation<br />

furnishes lifelong learning and recreational opportunities<br />

for all ages, and partners with other organizations <strong>to</strong><br />

ensure a high quality of life for area residents.<br />

PUBLIC & PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS<br />

FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2752<br />

PreK-12th Grade (507) 238-4234<br />

GRANADA HUNTLEY EAST CHAIN (GHEC)<br />

SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />

PreK-12th Grade (507) 447-2211<br />

MARTIN COUNTY WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />

PreK-12th Grade (507) 764-2330<br />

TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />

PreK-12th Grade (507) 776-2775<br />

CONTINUING EDUCATION<br />

PRESENTATION COLLEGE (Fairmont)<br />

Post-Secondary (SMEC) (507) 235-4658<br />

COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION<br />

Fairmont CER (507) 235-3141<br />

GHEC CER (507) 447-2211<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> West CER (507) 764-2336<br />

Truman CER<br />

(507) 776-2111 x3915<br />

MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL (Northrop)<br />

9th-12th Grade (507) 436-5249<br />

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Northrop)<br />

PreK-12th Grade (507) 436-5289<br />

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Fairmont)<br />

PreK-8th Grade (507) 238-9492<br />

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Truman)<br />

PreK-8th Grade (507) 776-6541<br />

ST. JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL (Fairmont)<br />

PreK-6th Grade (507) 235-5304<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: BENJAMIN LANDSTEINER (TOP)<br />

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FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOLS<br />

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ALL STUDENTS<br />

www.Fairmont.k12.mn.us<br />

FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL<br />

714 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Street, Suite 101 • (507) 238-4487<br />

ALL DAY EVERY DAY KINDERGARTEN<br />

EXPANDED PRE SCHOOL PROGRAM<br />

• READING & MATH ACCELERATION<br />

FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS<br />

FIT & WELL PROGRAM FOR K-6 STUDENTS<br />

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK<br />

@FairmontAreaSchools<br />

FAIRMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL<br />

900 Johnson Street • (507) 238-4411<br />

EXPANDED TECHNOLOGY OFFERINGS<br />

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES<br />

COLLEGE IN THE SCHOOLS CLASSES<br />

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />

FINE ARTS PROGRAM<br />

•<br />

OVER 40 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<br />

FAIRMONT ECFE<br />

Early Childhood Family<br />

Education and Preschool<br />

A place for parents<br />

and children<br />

birth-5 years old<br />

714 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Street, Suite 101<br />

(507) 235-6205<br />

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK<br />

@FairmontECFE<br />

“Lifelong learning and leisure opportunities for all ages”<br />

• Adult Basic Education & English<br />

as a Second Language<br />

Adult & Youth Enrichment Activities<br />

Adult & Youth Recreation & Sports<br />

Community Events<br />

• Facility Scheduling<br />

(507) 235-3141<br />

Fairmont<br />

Community Education<br />

and Recreation<br />

714 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Street, Door 15A/Rm 158<br />

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK<br />

@FairmontCER


EDUCATION<br />

WE OFFER MULTIPLE NURSING PROGRAMS!<br />

BSN | MSN | RN <strong>to</strong> BSN | LPN <strong>to</strong> BSN<br />

Accredited by the<br />

Commission on<br />

Collegiate Nursing<br />

Education (CCNE)<br />

Offered in IA, MN, ND,<br />

NE, SD, WI and WY<br />

• Adult and Adolescence • DBT Group •<br />

• Individual & Family Skills •<br />

• Grief & Loss • Victim Abuse •<br />

• Children’s Therapeutic •<br />

Services & Support •<br />

• Anger Management • In Home •<br />

• Children’s Emotions Regulation Group •<br />

• EMDR • Brain Spotting •<br />

PHONE: 507-399-2149 • CRISIS: 877-399-3040<br />

www.krismacounseling.net | krisma@midconetwork.com<br />

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm and By Appointment<br />

117 Down<strong>to</strong>wn Plaza | Fairmont, MN | Fax: 507-399-2159<br />

350 3rd St. NW | Wells, MN | 507-525-6291<br />

201 East St South | Vernon Center, MN | 507-549-3636<br />

Do You Have<br />

“Feeling Crappy Syndrome”?<br />

Millions of Americans are walking around every day<br />

with a case of “Feeling Crappy Syndrome”. These<br />

people have symp<strong>to</strong>ms such as fatigue, body aches<br />

or fibromyalgia, gas, diarrhea, constipation, sleep<br />

problems, joint pains and swelling, depression,<br />

anxiety, skin problems, au<strong>to</strong>immune disease or<br />

excess weight they can’t lose.<br />

Many of those suffering from “Feeling Crappy<br />

Syndrome” take medications in an attempt <strong>to</strong> feel<br />

better but find they still feel crappy! These people<br />

become frustrated because all their doc<strong>to</strong>r wants<br />

<strong>to</strong> do is give them more medications that have<br />

side effects and don’t fix the<br />

problem.<br />

Now there is hope! Dr. Hartman<br />

has helped many people go<br />

from “Feeling Crappy<br />

<strong>to</strong> Feeling Happy” with<br />

natural functional medicine and<br />

he wants <strong>to</strong> help you!<br />

Get a FREE Consultation<br />

and $25 Coupon <strong>to</strong>wards<br />

your program by going <strong>to</strong><br />

www.FeelingCrappySyndrome.com or<br />

by calling Marlene at 507-639-2002.<br />

Dr. Craig Hartman<br />

Masters Degree<br />

Human Nutrition<br />

Dr. Craig Hartman, D.C., M.S., C.Ac<br />

11 Chestnut St. E • Trimont, MN<br />

(507) 639-2002 • www.trimontchiro.com<br />

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CENTER FOR SPECIALTY CARE IN FAIRMONT<br />

HEALTHCARE<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: ALI SUBBERT (RIGHT)<br />

HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH<br />

Thanks <strong>to</strong> a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities,<br />

Fairmont is home <strong>to</strong> an enviable level of healthcare<br />

services.<br />

The United Hospital District (UHD) serves a<br />

population across southern Minnesota and northern<br />

Iowa with a 25-bed critical access facility, and a 24-bed<br />

adolescent chemical dependency treatment ward. The<br />

district also provides home health and hospice care, the<br />

Blue Earth ambulance service, and primary care clinics<br />

located in Fairmont, Blue Earth, Wells, and Winnebago.<br />

UHD clinics specialize in family practice, orthopedics,<br />

general surgery and obstetrics.<br />

As the largest employer in Fairmont, the Mayo Clinic<br />

Health System serves the community through routine<br />

and specialized medical care services. It also provides<br />

on and off-site wellness support and community<br />

outreach. The Fairmont location is part of a 60-site<br />

system across three states and includes a dedicated<br />

team of physicians, advanced practice providers, visiting<br />

specialists and allied health staff.<br />

The Center for Specialty Care provides high quality<br />

orthopedic specialty services in a friendly environment.<br />

The organization employs a skilled team of physicians,<br />

physician assistants, a family nurse practitioner and<br />

physical therapists.<br />

Dulcimer Medical Center is a primary care provider<br />

with family practice physicians, nurse practitioners,<br />

licensed practical nurses, and support staff. It also offers<br />

services such as lab tests, X-rays, EKGs, ultrasounds,<br />

and allergy tests. Minor medical procedures are also<br />

done on-site.<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

The Smart Clinic is a patient-centered facility<br />

providing both family medicine and pediatric care. The<br />

clinic offers same-day and walk-in appointments and is<br />

open Monday through Friday. Services include urgent<br />

care, female annual exams, immunizations, management<br />

of chronic conditions, and workers compensation<br />

exams.<br />

In addition <strong>to</strong> primary care services, <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

has chiropractic, massage and alternative healthcare<br />

clinics, as well as area fitness centers, coaches and<br />

nutritional advisors.<br />

There are also a number of assisted living facilities,<br />

offering both at home and on-site healthcare. These<br />

include Goldfinch Estates, Ingleside, and Lakeview<br />

Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont,<br />

Temperance Lake Ridge in Sherburn, Trimont<br />

Healthcare in Trimont, and Truman Senior Living in<br />

Truman.<br />

UHD CLINIC IN FAIRMONT<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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HEALTHCARE<br />

1120 Birch Street, Fairmont, MN<br />

Superior Dentistry. Beautiful Results.<br />

(507) 238-4276 | www.BirchStreetDentistry.com<br />

FAIRMONT BRANCH<br />

usbank.com | 507.238.8300<br />

COMMITTED.<br />

COMPASSIONATE.<br />

COMPETITIVE.<br />

410 Down<strong>to</strong>wn Plaza | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

800.795.1215 | www.techbuildersinc.com<br />

103 N Park St. | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.<br />

507-235-3377<br />

www.evcpa.com<br />

1295 Highway 15 South • Fairmont, MN<br />

High quality tax strategies<br />

Innovative and creative solutions<br />

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Dr. Zephanie Cole<br />

We Also Offer Animal Chiropractic Services<br />

507.235.8485<br />

www.alignchiropracticfmt.com<br />

204 Lake Ave., Suite 203 | Fairmont, MN<br />

HEALTHCARE<br />

LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE?<br />

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!<br />

FULL-TIME & PART-TIME<br />

POSITIONS AVAILABLE<br />

To apply, visit us at:<br />

jobs.themen<strong>to</strong>rnetwork.com<br />

“Life <strong>to</strong> the fullest.<br />

Every day.”<br />

202 DOWNTOWN PLAZA | FAIRMONT, MN | 507-238-9932<br />

Fairmont’s Most Complete<br />

Senior Health Care Campus<br />

(507) 235-6606<br />

610 Summit Drive | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

www.lakeviewmethodist.org<br />

INDEPENDENT LIVING<br />

• 1-2 Bedroom Apartments<br />

• Meal Plans Available<br />

• Medication Set-Up<br />

• Scheduled Transportation<br />

• Maintenance Staff<br />

• Full Kitchen<br />

• Door Security System<br />

• Urgency Call Response System<br />

ASSISTED LIVING<br />

• Urgent Call System<br />

• 24-Hour Staff<br />

• Medication Assistance<br />

• 3 Meals Per Day<br />

• Kitchenette and Private Bath<br />

In Each Apartment<br />

• Personal Care Plans Available<br />

NURSING HOME CARE<br />

• 24-Hour Nursing Care<br />

• Social Services<br />

• Spiritual Care<br />

• Scheduled Activities<br />

• 3 Meals Per Day<br />

• IV Therapy<br />

• Physical Therapy, Speech<br />

Therapy, Occupational Therapy<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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HEALTHCARE<br />

GET HEALTHY,<br />

STAY HEALTHY.<br />

From treatment of serious medical<br />

conditions <strong>to</strong> wellness activities for you<br />

and your family, our experts in Fairmont<br />

are here <strong>to</strong> deliver exactly the care you<br />

need.<br />

Visit mayoclinichealthsystem.org/fairmont<br />

<strong>to</strong> learn more.<br />

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“Caring For Our Community”<br />

Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service<br />

is dedicated <strong>to</strong> helping families create meaningful<br />

events that celebrate and honor life.<br />

HEALTHCARE<br />

205 Albion Avenue, Fairmont, MN<br />

(507) 238-2215 | www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net<br />

507-235-3833<br />

CrestVolunteers.org<br />

Volunteers Helping Neighbors<br />

Fairmont Community Hospital Foundation believes much of the strength<br />

of rural life lies in having excellent health care close <strong>to</strong> home, with<br />

neighbors caring for neighbors.<br />

We are an active and dedicated non-profit entity that supports the<br />

community Medical Center. Local, area community members serve on<br />

the board and help identify community health and wellness needs.<br />

All donations remain in Fairmont, MN and are utilized at the local<br />

Medical Center.<br />

PO Box 826 Fairmont MN 56031<br />

www.fchfoundaon.com<br />

507-236-3397 foundaonfch@gmail.com<br />

Fairmont Community Hospital Foundaon<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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RELOCATION RESOURCES<br />

BOATING ON LAKE SISSETON<br />

HELPING YOU MAKE YOUR BEST MOVE<br />

Looking <strong>to</strong> make Fairmont, <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>, your new,<br />

permanent home? Here you can find helpful resources<br />

<strong>to</strong> get you settled in<strong>to</strong> your new life in the Fairmont<br />

area. These organizations can help provide you with the<br />

information you need <strong>to</strong> ensure a smooth transition <strong>to</strong><br />

our beautiful community.<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

FAIRMONT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />

Community/<strong>Relocation</strong> Info (507) 235-5547<br />

VISIT FAIRMONT<br />

(507) 235-8585<br />

FAIRMONT CITY HALL<br />

(507) 238-9461<br />

MARTIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE<br />

(507) 238-3126<br />

POST OFFICE<br />

(507) 235-6368<br />

MINNESOTA WORKFORCE CENTER<br />

(507) 235-5518<br />

UTILITIES<br />

ELECTRICITY & WATER<br />

City of Fairmont (507) 238-9461<br />

NATURAL GAS<br />

Minnesota Energy Resources (800) 889-9508<br />

GARBAGE/RECYCLING<br />

Waste Management (507) 235-9859<br />

Home<strong>to</strong>wn Sanitation (877) 545-4877<br />

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS<br />

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM (Fairmont)<br />

(507) 238-8100<br />

CENTER FOR SPECIALTY CARE<br />

(507) 238-4949<br />

FAIRMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />

(507) 235-5289<br />

GOLD CROSS AMBULANCE<br />

(507) 238-2123<br />

FAIRMONT POLICE/SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT<br />

(507) 238-4481<br />

TRANSPORTATION<br />

PRAIRIE LAKES TRANSIT<br />

(507) 235-5558<br />

ROYALTY RIDES<br />

(507) 848-3748<br />

JEFFERSON BUS LINES TICKET AGENT<br />

(507) 235-5547<br />

FAIRMONT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT<br />

(507) 235-2537<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: SAM HILLMER (TOP)<br />

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(507) 235-9418<br />

206 E. 3rd Street, Fairmont, MN<br />

SERVING BUSINESS & RESIDENTIAL<br />

NEEDS IN THE MARTIN COUNTY AREA<br />

RELOCATION RESOURCES<br />

Computer Sales & Service<br />

COMPUTERS | PRINTERS | SOFTWARE | REPAIR SERVICES<br />

FIND US ON<br />

FACEBOOK!<br />

www.jlcomputersmn.com<br />

Trusted Service For 69 Years!<br />

Celebrating 108 Years In Business<br />

35 DEDICATED EMPLOYEES WITH 553 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE!<br />

WE ARE A FULL SERVICE<br />

DEALERSHIP INCLUDING:<br />

Brad, Rich, Mike, Heather, Travis & Dylan<br />

• Sales Department “New & Used”<br />

• Service Department<br />

• Parts Department<br />

• Tire Department<br />

• Rent A Car<br />

• Body Shop<br />

• Tow Truck<br />

Residential • Commercial • Industrial<br />

Sales • Rentals • Service<br />

507-238-4451 • www.culliganfairmont.com<br />

1030 N. STATE STREET, FAIRMONT, MN<br />

“Your Friendly Ford Dealer Since 1909”<br />

Mon: 8-8 | Tues-Fri: 8-5:30 | Sat: 8-3<br />

507-235-6681<br />

1-800-726-6912<br />

700 E. Blue Earth Ave.<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

www.fairmontford.com<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

#FairmontAreaLife<br />

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WORKING IN MARTIN COUNTY<br />

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY<br />

The economic drivers of Fairmont and <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

are agriculture and industrial businesses.<br />

Fairmont is one of the state’s leading agricultural<br />

communities, but also has a significant manufacturing<br />

base, as well as a healthy combination of national<br />

and homegrown companies. Our county is the largest<br />

producer in Minnesota for both hogs and corn, and it is<br />

in the state’s <strong>to</strong>p 10 for soybeans and cattle.<br />

Thanks <strong>to</strong> our business-friendly climate and<br />

experienced workforce, a number of agriculturalbased<br />

businesses have chosen <strong>to</strong> locate here. They<br />

include Avery Weigh-Tronix, CHS, Green Plains<br />

Renewable Energy, Advanced Drainage Systems, Kahler<br />

Au<strong>to</strong>mation, Fairmont Vet Clinic, and Devenish Nutrition.<br />

There are more than 880 businesses operating in<br />

the city, including two Fortune 500 companies, 3M<br />

and CHS. The population of Fairmont is approximately<br />

10,500, but our businesses serve a much wider base<br />

with well over 20,000 residents in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> alone.<br />

NEWLY COMPLETED BUILDING<br />

FOR COMMODITY SERVICES INC.<br />

PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID PARKER (TOP), LINSEY PREUSS (LEFT)<br />

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INDUSTRY & WORKFORCE<br />

ABOVE: CHS PROCESSING FACILITY IN FAIRMONT<br />

OPERATES 24/7, CRUSHING APPROXIMATELY<br />

110,000 BUSHELS OF SOYBEANS DAILY.<br />

WORKFORCE<br />

TOP EMPLOYERS<br />

MAYO HEALTH SYSTEM<br />

(FAIRMONT)<br />

HY-VEE<br />

WALMART<br />

FAIRMONT FOODS<br />

3M FAIRMONT<br />

KAHLER AUTOMATION<br />

AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX<br />

TORGERSON PROPERTIES<br />

REM HEARTLAND<br />

LAKEVIEW METHODIST<br />

HEALTH SERVICES<br />

BANK MIDWEST<br />

www.fedamn.com<br />

The unemployment<br />

rate in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

is 2.6 percent, which<br />

is below the national<br />

figure of 3.1 percent.<br />

Of the over 10,000<br />

residents aged 16 and<br />

over in the county’s<br />

labor force, more than<br />

5,000 are in Fairmont,<br />

making the city an<br />

attractive prospect for<br />

potential employers.<br />

Local employers<br />

report high<br />

productivity,<br />

motivation and low<br />

absenteeism, providing<br />

another reason for<br />

companies <strong>to</strong> relocate<br />

here – we have been<br />

ranked as the 13th best<br />

place in Minnesota <strong>to</strong><br />

start a business.<br />

More than 52 percent of Fairmont’s population aged<br />

18 <strong>to</strong> 25 has some college education or an associate’s<br />

degree, and more than 17 percent of the <strong>to</strong>tal population<br />

has a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.<br />

The average commute time is just 14.8 minutes, while<br />

almost half of the workforce travels less than 10 minutes.<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND<br />

AN ECONOMIC PROFILE OF MARTIN COUNTY<br />

OR THE FAIRMONT AREA, VISIT<br />

www.FedaMN.com<br />

FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL<br />

BUSINESS CONSULTATION, CONTACT<br />

www.<strong>Martin</strong><strong>County</strong>EDA.org<br />

#FairmontMN<br />

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MARTIN COUNTY FEATURES A DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY<br />

AGRICULTURE<br />

AN INDUSTRY OF<br />

GROWTH<br />

As the number two-ranked region in the state for<br />

agricultural production, farming plays a huge role in<br />

<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> – it makes up a substantial percentage of<br />

local employment.<br />

Not only is crop production significant – with corn,<br />

soybeans, alfalfa hay, sweet corn, and green peas<br />

<strong>to</strong>pping the list – but we also raise approximately two<br />

million market pigs every year.<br />

GRAIN HARVEST<br />

MARTIN COUNTY AG FACTS<br />

APPROXIMATELY 897 FARMS COVER ROUGHLY<br />

428,672 ACRES<br />

RANKS NUMBER ONE IN THE STATE AND TOP 10<br />

IN THE NATION FOR HOG PRODUCTION<br />

HOURS<br />

Mon-Fri 7am-8pm<br />

Sat 7:30am-5pm<br />

Sun 10am-3pm<br />

AUTO, FARM, TRUCK &<br />

INDUSTRIAL PARTS & SUPPLIES<br />

See us for your au<strong>to</strong>motive travel needs!<br />

We install wiper blades for travel safety!<br />

1225 Blue Earth Ave.<br />

Fairmont, MN • 507-235-3388<br />

www.napastargroup.com<br />

THERE ARE ABOUT 13,000 HEAD OF<br />

BEEF AND MILK COWS<br />

TYPICALLY RANKS IN THE TOP 5 COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA<br />

FOR BOTH CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTION<br />

IN 2016, THE MARTIN COUNTY PORK INDUSTRY<br />

GENERATED OVER $900 MILLION BETWEEN GROSS<br />

INCOME AND ECONOMIC SPINOFF<br />

PRODUCES ABOUT 200-230 MILLION GALLONS OF<br />

ETHANOL ANNUALLY<br />

www.fedamn.com<br />

#FairmontMN<br />

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LAND & TRANSPORTATION<br />

LOCAL ETHANOL PLANT<br />

LAND AVAILABILITY<br />

Fairmont has a fully serviced industrial park with 62<br />

acres of land available. Seventeen of those acres are<br />

certified under Minnesota’s Shovel Ready Certification<br />

Program.<br />

The city also has two commercial subdivisions that are<br />

shovel ready, with state highway and interstate access.<br />

Lot sizes vary from 1.5 <strong>to</strong> 5 acres. Land and buildings<br />

with immediate access <strong>to</strong> utilities are also available for<br />

housing, retail and commercial developments.<br />

FOR AN UP-TO-DATE LAND<br />

AND BUILDING INFORMATION VISIT<br />

www.FedaMN.com<br />

TRANSPORTATION<br />

OPTIONS<br />

Fairmont is easily accessible, thanks <strong>to</strong> its close<br />

proximity <strong>to</strong> Interstate 90, railway links, and its municipal<br />

airport. It is centrally located between the three major<br />

cities of Sioux Falls, Rochester and Minneapolis/St. Paul.<br />

Fairmont Municipal Airport has a 5,500 feet runway,<br />

a 3,300 feet crosswind runway, a modern terminal with<br />

pilots’ lounge, fuel service, rental car availability, and<br />

nearby hotel/motel accommodations.<br />

The city also has dual rail access through Union<br />

Pacific and Canadian Pacific, and bus routes are<br />

provided by <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Transit and Jefferson Bus<br />

Lines.<br />

90<br />

www.Fairmont.org<br />

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90<br />

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SUPPORT<br />

FAIRMONT AREA CHAMBER<br />

OF COMMERCE<br />

(507) 235-5547 www.FairmontChamber.org<br />

The chamber serves as a strong, non-profit professional<br />

organization whose mission is <strong>to</strong> promote a healthy business<br />

climate. We achieve this through leadership, communication,<br />

and education. Our goal is <strong>to</strong> provide improved programs and<br />

services <strong>to</strong> enhance the business climate and community through<br />

advocacy, promotion, networking and resources.<br />

CITY OF FAIRMONT COMMUNITY<br />

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT<br />

(507) 238-3925 www.Fairmont.org/community-development<br />

The Community Development Department is a one-s<strong>to</strong>p shop<br />

for all development needs, including economic development,<br />

planning and zoning, and building codes. The department<br />

promotes all commercial, industrial and residential activity,<br />

coordinating everything from site reviews <strong>to</strong> incentives.<br />

FAIRMONT WORKFORCE CENTER<br />

(507) 235-5518<br />

The Minnesota Workforce Center – Fairmont works with<br />

partners <strong>to</strong> help job seekers find employment and area<br />

businesses <strong>to</strong> find the skilled workers they need. Services include<br />

classes, workshops and other trainings, as well as career fairs.<br />

FAIRMONT ECONOMIC<br />

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY<br />

(507) 238-3925 www.FedaMN.com<br />

The mission of the FEDA is <strong>to</strong> maintain Fairmont as a quality<br />

community through business retention, expansion, and a<br />

favorable business climate. The FEDA has created a strategic<br />

plan that includes six major economic development components<br />

– retention, financing, workforce development, recruitment, site<br />

development, and housing.<br />

MARTIN COUNTY ECONOMIC<br />

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY<br />

(507) 238-3126 www.<strong>Martin</strong><strong>County</strong>EDA.org<br />

The MCEDA partners with the Regional Center for<br />

Entrepreneurial Facilitation <strong>to</strong> provide one-on-one free and<br />

confidential business consulting, training, and men<strong>to</strong>rship <strong>to</strong><br />

individuals, start-ups, and established businesses across many<br />

industries in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> through a facilitation program called<br />

IGNITE. Our mission is <strong>to</strong> Inspire Growth and Nurture Innovative<br />

Talent through Empowerment.<br />

BUSINESS RESOURCES<br />

www.fedamn.com<br />

#FairmontMN<br />

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS<br />

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS<br />

FAIRMONT AREA CHAMBER MEMBERS LISTED IN BOLD<br />

3M 39<br />

ALIGN CHIROPRACTIC 53<br />

AMBIANCE ON ALBION 13<br />

AVENTURE STAFFING 43<br />

BACON CAPITAL USA 38<br />

BANK MIDWEST 38<br />

BEAN TOWN GRILL 13<br />

BIRCH STREET DENTISTRY 52<br />

BOWLMOR LANES & LOUNGE 20<br />

CARPET PLUS 11<br />

CAVENS LANDING CAMPGROUND 17<br />

CAVERS REALTY 42<br />

CAVERS REALTY - KIM KREISS 42<br />

CCF BANK 5<br />

CENTER CREEK ORCHARD 24<br />

CENTURY 21 NORTHLAND REALTY 43<br />

CENTURY 21 - CINDE ANDERSEN 43<br />

CENTURY 21 - PAUL DETERMAN 43<br />

CENTURY 21 - VONNIE CONE 43<br />

CHANNEL INN 13<br />

CHINA BUFFET 13<br />

COMPUTER LODGE 14<br />

C.R.E.S.T. 55<br />

CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 57<br />

DAN’S APPLIANCE 10<br />

DEE’S FLORAL 10<br />

DOOLITTLE’S CARPET 10<br />

ELIZABETH CHEVROLET 17<br />

ERPELDING, VOIGT & CO, LLP 52<br />

EVERIDGE 39<br />

E-Z WASH LAUNDROMAT 16<br />

FAIRMONT AQUATIC PARK 24<br />

FAIRMONT AREA LIFE 2<br />

FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOLS 49<br />

FAIRMONT EDA (BREAK GROUND) 62<br />

FAIRMONT FORD 57<br />

FAIRMONT GLOWS PARADE 38<br />

FAIRMONT LAKES FOUNDATION 27<br />

FAIRMONT LIQUOR STORE 39<br />

FAIRMONT OPERA HOUSE 22<br />

FAREWAY 15<br />

FCH FOUNDATION 55<br />

FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK 20<br />

FLEET & FARM SUPPLY 11<br />

GOOD NEWS BOOKSTORE 9<br />

GRAHAM TIRE<br />

INSIDE FRONT<br />

GREAT PLAINS/PARTNERS FUNDING 60<br />

HAWKINS CHEVROLET 37<br />

HERITAGE ACRES 8<br />

HY-VEE 14<br />

INGLESIDE 53<br />

JL COMPUTERS 57<br />

KAHLER AUTOMATION 63<br />

KBEW RADIO 20<br />

KRISMA COUNSELING 50<br />

KRUEGER REALTY 42<br />

LAKEVIEW FUNERAL HOME 55<br />

LAKEVIEW HEALTH SERVICES 53<br />

MARINA LODGE 17<br />

MARTIN COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM 7<br />

MARTIN COUNTY STAR 35<br />

MARTIN COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES 7<br />

MARTIN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL 7<br />

MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL 50<br />

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM 54<br />

NAPA AUTO PARTS 61<br />

NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS 40<br />

OLSON RENTALS 20<br />

PETERS INSURANCE AGENCY 45<br />

PETERSON ANTHONY INSURANCE 22<br />

PIERCE ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES 35<br />

PRAIRIE LAKES TRANSIT 45<br />

PRESENTATION COLLEGE 50<br />

PROFINIUM FINANCIAL 41<br />

THE RANCH RESTAURANT 13<br />

RED ROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 22<br />

REM HEARTLAND 53<br />

RICHARD’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING 39<br />

SLUMBERLAND FURNITURE 10<br />

TACO JOHN’S 14<br />

TAMI’S ON THE AVE 14<br />

TECH BUILDERS 52<br />

THOMPSON HAUGEN JEWELERS 10<br />

TPI HOSPITALITY 18<br />

TRIMONT CHIROPRACTIC 50<br />

UNITED HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1<br />

US BANK 52<br />

VISIT FAIRMONT 2<br />

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WALMART VISION CENTER 54<br />

WHITETAIL RIDGE<br />

BACK COVER<br />

WHITMORE’S PAINTING & MORE 11<br />

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