APRIL 27th-WEDNESDAY
The Windom Police Department reported a traffic accident on April 26th at approximately 10:50 am at the intersection of 8th Ave and 21st Street in Windom. A 2006 Ford Explorer was making a right turn onto 8th Ave from June Court and collided with a legally parked trailer. There were no injuries and only damage to the Explorers passenger side front.
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The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported a Hit Run on April 24th on County Road 1 in Mountain Lake. A Deputy was on routine patrol southbound on County Road 1 north of Mountain Lake. The Deputy passed by the intersection of County Road 3 continuing South when he noticed something partially in the southbound lane of the road at the bottom of the hill by the bridge. Coming upon the scene, he noticed it was an overturned vehicle on its roof. Mt Lake Fire and Ambulance were paged to the location. The driver could not be located at the scene. At approximately 3:35 am the driver was located at a residence in Mountain Lake. A short time later a 27 year old male from Mt Lake was arrested for DWI and brought to the Cottonwood County Jail with charges pending for 4th Degree DWI.
On April 23rd Cottonwood County Sherrifs Office received a concern for welfare on an individual, based on information received, the individuals cell phone location was determined and located at 470th Ave north of Highway 62. A male from Windom driving a 1999 Chevy GMT 400 was involved in an accident hitting a tree at the end of 470th Ave which is a dead end road. The vehicle had severe front end damage and the driver was taken by ambulance to the Windom Area Hospital.
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Cottonwood County 4-H is taking to the water!! And they are looking for kids join the Swim Team. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday April 28th at 7pm at the Cottonwood County Extension Office. SWIM stands for Seeing Wellness in Motion. The program based on health and wellness. Youth will learn the fundamentals of swimming along with educational opportunities, wellness and staying in motion. Participants in grades K through 13 are encouraged to learn skills of a lifetime that go hand in hand with healthy living options. All participants must be able to swim 25 yards to participate. The 4-H SWIM team will run June through July. Competitive swim meets will begin Saturday morning, June 25th with a mid-season break for the July 4th weekend. According to Crystal Reith, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development for Cottonwood County Attending every meet is not required. Practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Windom Pool from 8:30-10 am. Cost to participate is $35 per swimmer. The initial swim cap will be included, but additional caps will be $5 a piece. All participants must be enrolled in the Cottonwood County 4-H program. If you are interested in enrolling your youth for this amazing program but can’t make the meeting on Thursday, please contact Crystal Reith at the Extension Office at 507-831-4022 or mohrh002@umn.edu as soon as possible so the child can be registered.
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Jeffers City Council met in regular session on Tuesday. The Council approved two building permits one for Curt Gohman and the other for Darlene Ekstrom. Discussion was held on a property with nuisance violations, a letter will be sent requesting the owner to abate the problem. The base rate for water was approved to increase to $25 dollars due to the water fund operating at a deficit.
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At the Cottonwood County meeting on April 19th, Commissioners approved seasonal hires and accepted resignation for Heavy Equipment Operator. The Commissioners then approved to advertise for the three vacant positions for Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Operator and an Accounting Assistant. A motion was made to move Dave Grev to permanent full-time Status as Deputy Assessor effective April 25th. In other action the Board moved to adopt two resolutions. Resolution calling for a public hearing on proposed Tax Abatement for new Residentital Project at 1901 and 1903 Bud Road respectively. Low bid was accepted from Duininck, Inc in the amount of $2,925,347.30 TWO MILLION- NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE Thousand, Three Hundred and forty seven dollars and 30 cents. Project 017-602-027 contingent upon MnDot approval
APRIL 26th- TUESDAY
Windom Police Department were called to a property damage accident on Highway 60E on April 24th. A 28 year old female driver from Minneapolis was driving a 2018 Jeep Cherokee and fell asleep at the wheel, she struck 2 light poles and a sign. She was a single occupant with minor injuries. Damage to property owned by MNDot/City of Windom were notified of the damage. The car was taken to Windom towing.
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The Minnesota State Patrol reported a three vehicle accident April 23rd on Highway 71, three miles north of Windom in Great Bend Township Cottonwood County. A 1998 Buick Park Avenue and a 2020 Ford Fusion were traveling north bound on Highway 71 when they collided. The Ford Fusion was sent into a 2022 Kenworth Semi that was traveling southbound on Highway 71. The 76 year old driver of the Buick was transported to Windom Area Hospital. The other to drivers were not injured.
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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet this morning at 8:30 am in the Murray County Government Center.
You may attend the meeting in person, listen by calling 312-626-6799 (Passcode: 402764), or view the meeting live via zoom. The zoom link is below, or can be found on the Murray County home page, https://murraycountymn.com/.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91569319831?pwd=UXFDQ3VuRUlSSGhTczFrTGt0QzJGZz09
Meeting ID: 915 6931 9831
Passcode: 402764
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Bethel Mennonite Church in Mountain Lake will be hosting a Community Fellowship Meal every 4th Thursday of the month, beginning Thursday, April 28th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at 301 9th St North, in Mountain Lake. The meal is free and open to any community member and their families.
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DNR researchers are optimistic about the moose population wellbeing in our immediate future
For the 11th year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable. The 2022 population survey estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey, which was conducted in 2020.
Although there is no statistically significant change in the estimated population relative to 2020, this year’s estimated number of moose is the highest since 2011, when the population was midway through a steep decline.
Additionally, calves comprised an estimated 19% of the population and the estimated calf-cow ratio was 45 calves per 100 cows. This is the highest both indicators have been since 2005, when the population was near its peak and considered healthy. Both factors are indicators of potential improvement in reproductive success, which has a positive impact on population numbers.
While the continued population stability and indicators of reproductive success are good news, DNR researchers point out that Minnesota moose remain at risk long term. Presently, the moose population is 47% lower than its peak in 2006.
Both the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the 1854 Treaty Authority contributed funding and personnel for the 2022 annual survey. The survey is available on the DNR’s moose management page (mndnr.gov/Moose).