Fairmont is the county seat of Martin County, in southern Minnesota. Its history goes back to before Minnesota became a state. In 1826, a fort was established there, on the site that now hosts the county courthouse. The fort served as an army post and center of trade. The first recorded white settlers in the area were E. Banks Hall and William H. Budd, who built homes on the lakes that now bear their names in 1857. The town was platted in October of 1857, and originally named Fair Mount, for the hills that surrounded the adjacent lakes. A post office was established in 1858, with William Budd named as the first postmaster. Fort Fairmont was established in 1862 after the Sioux Uprising, but abandoned soon afterwards. The Grasshopper Plague of 1873 through 1877 forced many local farmers and others to abandon their land and leave Martin County, many of whom never returned. The Southern Minnesota Railroad was constructed to Fairmont in 1878, ushering in an period of development. By 1890, Fairmont had telephones and electricity, although initially electric services was suspended at 10:00 pm each night. The early 1900s brought industries to the city, including Fairmont Railway Motors, which produced small farm engines. By the late 1900s, health and medical related industries were becoming an important part of the city's economy. Fairmont is situated at the intersection of Interstate Highway 90 and Minnesota Highway 15. Welcome, Fox Lake, and Sherburn are west of the city, while Imogene is east, and Northrop is north of Fairmont.
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Chartered by Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota, the troop is part of the Twin Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. General information about scouting is presented, including merit badges, advancement programs, and other details. Its meeting schedules and contacts are posted, with a calendar of events and fundraising activities.
http://boyscouttroop56.blogspot.com/
Offers a photo gallery which depicts the rooms and facilities at this Fairmont, Minnesota hotel. Also features detailed information as well as online and toll free reservations.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-fairmont-minnesota-MN425
Centrally located along I-90 and Highway 15, Fairmont is the county seat of Martin County, Minnesota. The official city web site offers a profile of the community, its organizational structure, community calendar, council agendas and minutes, and administrative contacts and hours. Area attractions and recreational opportunities are highlighted, and a visitor's guide is available in PDF format.
http://fairmont.org/
Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit professional membership organization is made up of business owners and others in the Fairmont, Minnesota region. Its purpose, function, and membership policies and benefits are highlighted, with meeting schedules, project reports, and a calendar of events. A history of the Fairmont, Minnesota area is given, with resources for those considering relocating to the city, business resources and incentives, and a member directory.
http://fairmontchamber.org/
Offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum, the school district operates Fairmont Junior-Senior High School and Fairmont Elementary School, as well as Fairmont Community Education and Recreation, which offers lifelong learning and leisure activities for people of all ages. Serving the Fairmont, Minnesota region, school locations, schedules, contacts, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://fairmontareaschools.portal.rschooltoday.com/
Headquartered in Fairmont, Minnesota, the company handles contract manufacturing of frozen foods, including frozen entrees in a tray, IQF meal kits and rice blends, fully-cooked meat components, soups, sauces and dips, IQF sauce cubes, and starch and vegetable side dishes. Its core competencies, packaging options, and contacts are posted.
http://www.fairmontfoods.com/
The FPD is the municipal police department for the city of Fairmont, Minnesota. It organizational structure, an overview of the department, office biographies, its recruitment policies, and a message from the chief of police are put forth, along with a list of "most wanted" persons, crime alerts, crime statistics and prevention data, maps, and contacts. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.fairmontpolice.org/
Published in Fairmont, Minnesota, the newspaper offers local and regional news, sports and community reports, obituaries, opinion columns, and other features. A digital version of the newspaper may be viewed online or through a smart phone, using an app or web browser, and subscriptions may be purchased to its print edition, Other resources include advertising opportunities, submission policies, garage sales, and classifieds.
http://www.fairmontsentinel.com/
Established in 1959, the veterinary clinic has served the swine and beef industries for more than a half century, offering herd health consultations, diagnostic monitoring of herds, science-based farm-specific health programs, and other services, which are highlighted here, along with an introduction to the veterinarians, their products and information services, hours, and contact data.
http://www.fmtvets.com/
Locally owned and operated, the Fairmont, Minnesota funeral service provider offers traditional and custom funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, and immediate arrangements, as well as removal services, a full selection of caskets and vaults, including rentals, urns, urn vaults, and customized register books, memorial folders, and thank you cards. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net/
Named for Henry Martin, an early settler, Martin County includes several lakes. The official county web site features a calendar of events, county commissioner agendas and minutes, maps, fee schedules, and administrative contacts. Other resources include a county history, demographics, and a guide to area schools, organizations, and attractions, and public notices were posted to the site.
http://www.co.martin.mn.us/
The family owned and operated restaurant was opened in 1981 in a building that had previously been a Country Kitchen franchise. Its location in Fairmont, Minnesota, the hours of operation, menu, and discount coupons are presented, along with information about its Birthday Club program, a history of the business, and contacts. Customers may order online for local pickup.
http://www.theranchrestaurant.com/
The Fairmont Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a guide to the Fairmont, Minnesota community, including local hotels, motels and other guest accommodations, restaurants, attractions, recreational opportunities and entertainment venues, meeting places, and municipal resources. Directions, maps, and a community calendar are included.
http://visitfairmontmn.com/
