News & Updates

Yellow Bassare they considered an Invasive Species in MN?  A New Species in Fairmont LakesA new species of fish has somehow found its way into the Fairmont Chain of Lakes. Many anglers have been catching this fish species for years now. The first fish was caught by an...

let's go fishingBenefit BreakfastSunday, April 23, 2023 At the Knights of Columbus. Breakfast served from 9am until noon. Pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee for free will donation.   Proceeds given to our local Let's Go Fishing program. Sponsored by...

Smart SaltingActions steps that anyone can take to reduce chloride pollution!Advocacy and Education • Work together with local government, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofits to find ways to reduce salt use in the community. • Inform and educate local and...

EARTH DAYWorld Cleanup DaySat, Sep 16, 2022  Whether you join an Earth Day group or just dedicate some time to cleanup in Fairmont, the planet appreciates your effort. Fairmont Lakes Foundation had a well-attended lakes cleanup event this spring but that’s only a...

Jon OmvigA Note From Our ChairmanAs a follow-up to my message from last month-volunteer opportunities with FLF are abundant, and I am asking everyone in our community to consider lending a hand. The opportunities are broad and range from simply joining FLF to becoming...

fairmont lakes foundation2022 Mid-Year ReportAfter several years of canceled or postponed events 2022 has been a good year for the Fairmont Lakes Foundation.  I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of what has been going on. In terms of Water Quality,...

Welcome in the SummerFairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc. would like to welcome you to summer…finally. Budd Lake was the recipient of the first scheduled lake clean-up of 2022. There were approximately 40 volunteers that walked shorelines of Hall Lake and Budd Lake, along...

Paddling Tipsfrom the dnrBefore you go Let someone know where you are going, the route you are taking, and when you expect to return. Plan an alternative take-out point in case of emergency. Monitor the weather. Check the forecast before leaving, and prepare for rain...

a discussion onYellow BassWhat's up with Yellow Bass? Mari Phelan, from the Fairmont Lakes Foundation Inc., had a conversation with Nate Hodgins, from the Windom DNR (Department of Natural Resources) fisheries office on February 1, 2022. Mari: During our FLF Inc. Ice...

Ice Fishing Tournament2022 RecapFairmont Lakes Foundation Inc recently held their 7th annual winter ice fishing contest. It turned out to be a beautiful Saturday that 29th day of January. We had a great turnout as the tournament sold out with 150 participants. It...

fairmont lakes foundationPromotes Stewardship By BROOKE WOHLRABE Sentinel Staff Writer With the Chain of Lakes being one of Fairmont’s most noticeable and flattering assets, it’s important to do what we can to maintain and enhance them. Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc....