The Mountain Lake Police Department had 14 reports last week. Officers arrested a 27-year-old male from Mt Lake for terroristic threats, assisted Cottonwood County with debris in a roadway, went on two disturbance calls, responded to a burglary alarm, handled a report of unlawful dumping of garbage, issued 3 citations for snow emergency violations, assisted three different vehicles and are still investigating a report of a burglary.
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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Board this morning at 9am in the Jackson County Government West Large Conference Room, Door #1.
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The City of St James has a new elect Mayor. Jon Wilson, he has been a teacher, coach and a strong supporter of St James most of his life. He replaces retiring Mayor Gary Sturm. Wilson stated he is looking forward to this new challenge in his life and working of all the residents of St James. He went onto say, residents of St. James should be proud of our rich history along with the positive opportunities we have as one of the best multicultural communities in Minnesota. Wilson went onto say he looks forward to listening and helping the residents of St James succeed and grow to their fullest potential in the coming years.”
Elected Council members are: 4-year term Hannah Rushing, Nonnie Hanson, Paul Harris. And 2-year term remaining Sue Craig & Gene Hildebrant
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ranchers, and tribes the opportunity to apply for and access programs that support recovery following natural disasters. Specifically, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) expanded eligibility and enhanced available benefits for a suite of its programs. These updates will provide critical assistance to producers who need to rebuild and recover after suffering catastrophic losses of production and infrastructure due to natural disasters.
FSA has updated the following programs: The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP), the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).
A news release containing additional information on these updates has been posted to our state FSA website and can be accessed at the following link: USDA Expands Eligibility, Enhances Benefits for Key Disaster Programs
IF you would like more information or have questions please contact Ellyn Oelfke via email at ellyn.oelfke@usda.gov or other contact information is as follows:
Ellyn Oelfke
Outreach and Public Affairs Coordinator
Minnesota State Office
USDA – Farm Service Agency
(651) 602-7732 (o)
(855) 719-9917 (f)
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St James’ Ice Skating Rink is open to the public at the Southside Park Complex. The rink is flooded and open as weather permits. The Warming House hours are 7 days a week from 8:00am – 10:00pm for further information concerning the rink you can go to the St James City Website. www.ci.stjames@ci.stjames.mn.us
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There will be a Snowmobile Safety Field Day in Jackson, on Saturday February 4th at 9:30am. To register or for questions you can contact Heather Wood at 507-847-4698. You must be 11 years of age before the class starts and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take the class.
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