Civil Municipal - April 2024

you have something like that – boating, fishing, lakeside dining – all of those things are great.” There’s a spike in local excitement once the weather warms. Zip by the waterfront and you’ll see it: humming pontoon boats filled with friends and family or the rhythm of a group of kayakers making their way through the lake. Hall Lake is well- known among fishing experts as an excellent spot for perch, crappies, northern pike, and catfish. On special occasions, bright orange fireworks light up the sky over Lake Sisseton. Fairmont also features an impressive waterpark just a stone’s throw away from Budd Lake. The aquatic park does well and is an important cornerstone in attracting families with young children to the area, Koppen says. For non-aquatic adventures, Fairmont features two 18-hole golf courses that’ve hosted state events, plus three disc golf courses, too. 83 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04 FAIRMONT, MN