The 38th Annual Farm & Home Show will be Saturday March 5th from 9am-2:30pm at the Windom Area Middle/High School Gold Gym. This event sponsored by the Windom Area Chamber of Commerce, brings together Food, Fun, Entertainment, and chances to win every hour! There will be a free Teddy Bear Clinic sponsored by Sanford, Zoo Man Performances, Free Health Screenings, Windom Fire Department will be there to give demonstrations, along with the Robotics demonstrations an opportunity to tour Eagle Path Manufacturing, educational seminars, free goodies from local businesses and so much more. Get out of the house and come experience all the fun at the Farm and Home Show Saturday 9am-2:30pm at the Windom Area Middle/High School.
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The Sons of the Legionnaires are having their Bullhead and Wild Game Feed on Saturday March 5th from 5-7pm at the Lamberton American Legion. Everyone is welcome, cost is $12.00 with Bullheads, Pheasant, Crayfish, Ox Tail, Goose, Wild Turkey, Venison Wraps, Rocky Mountain Oysters, Squid, Elk, Pollock, Mussels, Rabbit, Bison, and Duck on the Menu plus potato salad, Baked Beans Dinner Roll and Drink! What a fantastic night to get your tastebuds hopping. Don’t miss this opportunity to try the deliciousness of Wild Game at the American Legion in Lamberton Saturday night.
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Fulda City Council Meeting will take place on Monday March 7th at 5:00pm at Fulda City Hall located at 102 3rd Street NE
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Windom Planning Commission will meet Tuesday March 8th at 7pm in the Windom City Hall City Council Chambers.
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Mt Lake City Council meeting will be Monday March 7th at 6:30pm at the Mt Lake City Hall. The Wellhead Protection Plan Public Hearing will take place after approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda.
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported 7 calls in the past week. On the 28th, Officer picked up medical equipment and delivered to Windom Hospital. On the 26th Officer assisted a motorist with a flat tire at the intersection of Hwy 60 and West Bridge and an Officer handled a verbal domestic, no arrests were made. On the 25th Officers conducted a health and welfare check where everything was ok also office took a report of a possible vulnerable adult. On the 24th Officers conducted a health and welfare check where everything was ok and on the 22nd of February officer issued 7 snowbird citations for parking violations during a Snow Emergency Declaration.
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USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.
The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy. Applicants must meet income and credit guidelines and demonstrate repayment ability. The program is available in rural communities of generally 35,000 people or less.
The maximum loan amount is $20,000 at a one percent interest rate, repayable for a 20-year term and can be used to improve or modernize homes and do essential repairs. Grants of up to $7,500 are available to homeowners 62 and older and must be used to remove health or safety hazards, such as fixing a leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing, or replacing a furnace.
Time is limited to receive funds for the current fiscal year. Contact a USDA Rural Development Housing Specialist in your area today, to see if you qualify.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1005 HIGH AVENUE NE 1810 30TH STREET NW, SUITE 3
WILLMAR, MN 56201-2680 FARIBAULT, MN 55021-1843
320-235-5612 ext. 4 507-332-7418 ext. 4
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1424 E COLLEGE DRIVE, SUITE 500 1567 MCMILLAN STREET, SUITE 2
MARSHALL MN 56258-2090 WORTHINGTON, MN 56187-2801
507-537-1401 ext. 4 507-372-7783 ext. 4
USDA Rural Development loans and grants provide assistance that supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mn.
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