If you have questions about your Recycle Bins and when they are to be picked up… please call Donna at 831-3781.
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The Windom Community Center is gearing up for some Christmas Vacation FUN!! It’s all new FUN for kids 12 and under- to get out of the house and burn that Holiday energy!!! Bouncy Houses, by Inflatables 4 Fun, will be available on Thursday December 29th from 8am to 8pm and on Friday December 30th from 8am to 6pm. All sessions start at the top of the hour and cost will be $5 per hour. Family Passes will be available for $20. There will be a limit to 25 kids per session. Reservations are not necessary but encouraged. You can make reservations by calling 507-831-6149. A parent or guardian must be present and supervise child’s playtime. There will be Family Times on Thursday from 6-8pm and on Friday from 4-6pm. Want to learn more give the Windom Community Center a Call at 831-6149. This is a fabulous opportunity for the kids in the community!
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 23rd at 5:11am The Heron Lake Fire Department responded to a house fire in Heron Lake. The Okabena Fire Department was paged for mutual aid. Crews were on scene for about 6 hours. The house was a total loss. There was one adult female occupant inside at the time of the fire but was not injured. The Heron Lake Police Dept contacted the Red Cross to aid the family. From 6:22am on the 23rd to 1:03am on the 24th, Jackson County Sheriff Deputies responded to the aid of 11 motorist that were stranded or disabled in the storm.
I would like to send out A hearty thank you to all the men and women that serve in the capacity of law enforcement, EMT’s, Ambulance, Firemen, and also those that run Snow Removal Equipment and towing companies for their dedication to helping people of all ages to get out of perilous conditions in the worst of conditions. Unsung heroes that deserve so much more respect then they are often given.
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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday December 27th at 8:30 am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to call in and listen or join via zoom you can find further information on the Murray County Home Page.
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Recent significant snow events are impacting winter recreation access in state parks and trails in northern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Heavy, wet snowfall last week made many roads and trails impassable and cut power to several state parks. Additional snow and bitter cold temperatures this week further impacted conditions at some state parks and trails across Minnesota.
People visiting affected state parks and trails should use extreme caution until maintenance crews are able to clear trails, plow roads and remove hazards. Those planning to go to a state park should check visitor alerts on the park website for information about conditions at that location. State park pages can be found on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/parks).
Before heading out, skiers and snowmobilers should check the snow depth and groomed trail conditions page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/snow) for the latest information.
For more information, contact the DNR Information Center by emailing info.dnr@state.mn.us or by calling 888-646-6367 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
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