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Reminder: Return Your Completed 2010 Census Form Before April 1, 2010

Sometime this month, each household in the US will receive a 2010 Census form. It is especially important that you complete this form, as Census data aids in determining both governmental and educational funding at the local, state and federal levels. Should you have any questions regarding the 2010 Census Form, please contact (800) 923-8282 or visit the 2010 Census website. 

Fairmont, the City of Lakes

Fairmont, the City of Lakes, is a growing community of 11,000 located in the heart of the Midwest in southern Minnesota. The commuity provides a complete array of recreation, educational and health care service supporting a regional service area population of over 34,000. The City has been considered "southern Minnesota's best kept secret," due to our hospitable community, friendly residents, unique specialty shops and extensive lake system.

Visitors and community members alike are drawn to the picturesque and serene atmosphere the City of Lakes has to offer. Our five beautiful lakes provide areas for swimming, pleasure boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing, hiking and wildlife observation. Fairmont is also home to an extensive park and trail system. There are miles of scenic recreation trails; paved trails, off-road trails, paths through the wooded areas of our numerous parks and walkways along our tranquil lakes. 

Our park system features nearly 400 acres of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, green spaces, flower gardens and disc golf. During the winter months, the park grounds offer areas for sledding, ice skating and snow skiing. 

Fairmont is served by School District #2752, a school system encompassing preschool to high school aged students, that strive for academic excellence. Two private schools, welcoming students and families of all faiths, also serve the area from preschool to grade 8. After graduation from high school, Fairmont students have easy access to post secondary education through the Southern Minnesota Education Campus (SMEC). 

Fairmont is a great place to locate a business. The City's central location provides convenient access to major highways, railroads and air travel. The City's convenient location also makes it an ideal community to raise a family or even retire. 

Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the community radiates a relaxed amtosphere for all that reside. Fairmont is a great place to live, work and play! This website was designed to better communicate with community residents, visitors and businesses and answer questions about city programs and services. 

If you are unable to have your questions answered, please contact City Hall at (507) 238-9461 or email citygov@fairmont.org

For local weather and news, please click on the link of interest below.

Fairmont Sentinel, daily newsprint publication

KSUM/KFMC, local AM & FM radio broadcast

The Weather Channel, weather forecast for Fairmont