The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 29th at approximately 1:50am deputies assisted the Lakefield Police Department with a domestic disturbance. Then received two calls, one at 7:03 am and one at 7:37am of vehicles stuck in the roadway on County Road 34 near County Road 5 in Ewington Township. A tow truck was called to assist at the scene. Deputies responded to a loud music complaint later in the morning in Jackson and at 10:15 pm responded to a domestic disturbance in Jackson. On the 30th a deputy assisted the MN State Patrol with a semi off the roadway on MN 60 near Heron Lake. The trailer was partially blocking traffic and tow truck was called to the scene to assist.
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The Windom Police Department reported on the 30th, a two vehicle non-injury accident at the intersection of 3rd Ave and 16th Street and at approximately 8:48am an officer took a report from Oddson Underground for the theft of catalytic converters from two business work trucks at 50 16th Street. Both vehicles are missing exhaust converters that were cut off. They were taken within the past 10 days, estimate of loss is pending.
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The Windom Area High School Winter Musical performance of “Mean Girls” is happening this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night (February 2nd through the 4th). Tickets are still available! You can purchase your tickets online: https://www.vancoevents.com/BOMZ or by calling the Community Education Office at 507-831-6910 ext. 513 between 10 am – 3 pm Today through Friday.
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The University of Minnesota Extension Slayton Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program will be held in person on Thursday, February 23rd at the 4-H Building in Slayton. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information about corn, soybean and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning’s Winter Crops Day program will focus on corn and soybean management topics pertinent to our area. The Southern Small Grain Workshop will follow in the afternoon, where topics will address successful small grain management.
This event will be held in the 4-H Building in Slayton at 3048 Broadway Ave. To ensure adequate program materials and food are available, attendees are encouraged to register by Tuesday, February 21 at z.umn.edu/2023 WinterCropsDay , or call the Murray County Extension Office at 507-836-6927. Thanks to generous sponsor support, there is no cost to attend this program.
Schedule for the Slayton Winter Crops Day & Southern Small Grains Tour presentation:
- Check-in: 8:30 – 9 a.m.
- Winter Crops Day presentations: 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Lunch: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
- FSA & NRCS Program Updates: 12:45 – 1 p.m.
- Southern Small Grains Workshop: 1 – 4:30 p.m.
At the morning Winter Crops Day Program, Crops Extension Educator Liz Stahl will cover “Weed management – Where’s the easy button?”. Integrated Pest Management Specialist Bruce Potter will discuss “Do economical, low-stress insect management strategies exist?”. Water Resource Educator Brad Carlson will talk about, “Nitrogen management considerations for 2023”, followed by State Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates, who will discuss, “Benefits of soil health practices – How reduced tillage and cover crops can improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and improve infiltration and water-holding capacity”.
The Small Grains Program will follow lunch and updates from our local agencies. Small Grains Specialist Jochum Weirsma and Diane DeWitte, Swine Extension Educator, will focus on the latest recommendations for production and pest management. As always, the Small Grains Update will be a discussion-based meeting based on our area producers’ needs, so bring your questions. Topics covered by Jochum and Dianne will include production agronomics, variety selection, soil fertility and economics.
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Yesterday the Minnesota House passed “drivers licenses for all” which will allow undocumented residents of Minnesota to earn a driver’s license. HF 4 is said to help ensure that Minnesota is home to strong, inclusive and economically vibrant communities where residents can safely get where they need to go while not risking displacement or family division. DFL Representative Gomez who is the leader of the bill, stated “Allowing all Minnesotans to earn a driver’s license is the right thing to do. For public safety, for our shared prosperity, and to honor the inherent humanity and dignity of all community members. It should have been done years ago but it’s always the right time to do the right thing,” he went onto say he was thankful to all of the advocates and organizers who built a broad and deep coalition, and especially directly impacted community members who have worked tirelessly to get this across the finish line for over a decade. He believes this is the community’s victory.” With an estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, this measure will allow them and their families to complete necessary daily tasks like driving to work, dropping kids off at school, or attending medical appointments. This bill will increase safety and justice across Minnesota by allowing these residents to travel openly, once they pass standard licensing exams and tests. The bill now awaits passage by the Senate.
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February is American Heart Health Month. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you know what, you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle is being aware of your risk factors, making positive decisions, and taking action to lower your risk of developing heart disease. You may also increase your general health and well-being by practicing prevention.
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