Keep some cash on hand in case of emergencies. #PlanAhead #NatlPrep

Did you know.... Recycling CFLs and other fluorescent bulbs allows the reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. Mark your calendar for the Fluorescent Lamp and Ballast Recycling Day, scheduled for October 5, 2017 from 9 am - 1 pm in the parking lot of 1215 N. State Street, Fairmont (formerly K-Mart). Not only will your disposal allow for the reuse of materials, but also will prevent the release of mercury into the environment. Thank you in advance for your participation in this event.

Download a group texting app so your entire crew can keep in touch before, during & after an emergency. #NatlPrep

September is National Preparedness Month. We can all take action to prepare. This year’s themes focus to increase the overall number of individuals, families, and communities that engage in preparedness actions at home, work, business, school, and places of worship. Watch for weekly posts highlighting tips you can incorporate into your life to be better prepared for emergencies. This weeks theme: Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends #PlanAhead #NatlPrep

Trail Closed for Construction until October 2017 West side of Sisseton Lake from the bridge extending north The bike and walking trail running along the west side of Sisseton Lake will be closed from the existing bridge north for construction work. Trail users will be re-routed west through Heritage Acres during this time. The City’s contractor will be removing the old bridge, grading a new crossing, and reclaiming the existing asphalt and paving the trail from the bridge north to the parking lot. The parking lot along Lake Avenue, near the former prairie dog exhibit, will be getting a new surface and will be closed as well. Construction is expected to run into October, pending weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Anyone with questions should contact City Hall at 238-3935.

The City of Fairmont will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day.

View the LIVE August 28, 2017 at 5:30 pm City Council Meeting by selecting the link below. Miss the LIVE meeting, select the link for a direct link to the showing.

HeatShare is a Salvation Army program that provides emergency utility assistance for people with no place left to turn. The program is funded in part by Salvation Army donors and customers of local utility companies, such as yourself. Typically, funds are used to pay for natural gas, oil, propane, wood, electricity and emergency furnace repairs. If you have questions, would like to make a donation, request additional information or to inquire about available assistance, please contact the Fairmont Salvation Army office at 507-238-9797 or select the link below.

PUBLIC NOTICE Lot C, the public parking lot located at the southwest corner of Park and 3rd Street, will be closed beginning August 23rd. The City’s contractor will be reconstructing the parking lot as part of the City’s 2017 improvement program. All vehicles need to be removed from the lot prior to the closure. Any vehicles remaining in the lot on August 23rd will be towed at the owner’s expense. Signs will be posted in the lot as a reminder a few days in advance. The closure is expected to last one month pending weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Anyone with questions should contact City Hall at 238-3935.

Detour for Hwy 15 between Blue Earth Ave & 10th Street August 22-23, 2017 You should expect a short and brief detour on Hwy 15 in Fairmont starting midweek, next week (August 22-23) to allow crews to complete some necessary sewer work. The detour, to repair utilities on Hwy 15 between the intersections of Blue Earth Avenue and Tenth Street, is expected to take about three days. Traffic will be signed to 10th Street, N. Prairie Avenue and Blue Earth Avenue. In addition to the detour, you can expect lane restrictions and brief traffic delays to continue as the project progresses with intersection crossings and signal work until early September. Thank you for your patience! For additional project information and to sign-up for project notifications, please select the link below.

Tune in at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 14, 2017 to watch the Fairmont City Council meeting. Select the link below for a LIVE broadcast.