Meetings happening today are as follows:
The Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30 am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to call in to listen or join via zoom you can find further information on the Murray County Home Page.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority at 9am in the Jackson County Courthouse Commissioners Board Room.
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Fulda City Council will be meeting tonight at 5pm in the Fulda Council Chambers.
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Windom City Council will be meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers
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Slayton American Legion Post 64 has procured American Veterans Traveling Tribute to bring the traveling Vietnam Wall along with the Cost of Freedom panel display to Slayton MN August 15-20 2023. These dates happen to coincide with the Murray County Fair as well. This wall is an 80% replica of the actual wall in Washington DC. The Wall consists of 144 panels spanning 360 feet, in addition to the Vietnam Wall display, there is The Cost of Freedom panels, 72 of them, which is a tribute to every conflict that the United States has been in starting with WW1. 1914-1968 8 panels, 1979-1989 8 panels, 1990-2012 8 panels, 911 Tribute 12 panels, Afghanistan & Iraq Warrior Tribute 36 panels.
The tentative plan is on Tuesday August 15 2023 is to escort the transport for the traveling wall into Slayton to the display location, setup, and then opening ceremonies. As the time frame gets closer we will release more information on timing of everything once a schedule has been set.
To bring this display to Slayton there is a significant cost involved, to help offset the expense involved there has been an account set up.
Donations can be mailed to or dropped off at Minnwest Bank or First National Bank in Slayton, please mention the Traveling Wall Fund.
Checks for the tax deductible donation should be issued to: American Legion Post #64 and in the memo please include Traveling Wall Fund. The American Legion is a 501c19 non-profit.
There will be a banner made up to place at the display with everyone listed on it that has made a contribution, whether monetary or in kind, if you wish to have your name left off the list please mention it when dropping off donations.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants to remind the public that it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street.
Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit plowing, blowing, shoveling, or otherwise placing of snow onto public roadways. This includes the ditch and right of way area along the roadside. Pushing snow on public roadways becomes an increasing issue with each snowstorm during winter because snow piles become larger and more difficult to manage.
Violations are considered misdemeanors, but civil penalties also apply if they placement of snow creates a hazard, such as a slippery area, frozen rut or bump that contributes to a motor vehicle or pedestrian crash. The civil liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who placed the snow.
Other hazards created by improper placement of snow on or near public roadway include drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction, and safe accessibility. Special attention should be made to keep crosswalks intersections, entrances and exits clean and unobstructed.
For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
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Windom Area Health will be sponsoring a Blood Drive to kick off the New Year on January 9th from 9am-4:30pm. You can sign-up today by going to www.signupgenius.com/go/windomjan9#/
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