It’s Household Hazardous Waste Appliance and Electronic Collection Day at the Cottonwood County Landfill this Saturday April 15th from 8am to NOON. The Landfill is offering a one-day special pricing event.
You can drop the following items off for FREE:
- Household Paints, Chemicals, Varnishes, Etc. and Car Seats, Christmas Lights, and Batteries
SPECIAL ½ Pricing are as follows:
- Appliances –$5.00
- TV’s & Monitors $10.00
- Printers/Copiers, Towers, VCR, DVD Players & Misc. Items $5.00
- Florescent Bulbs & Ballasts ½ Price Prices vary
Mattress and Box Spring – Special Price will be only $10.00 on Saturday.
Some exclusions may apply. If you have any questions please call Donna at the Cottonwood County Landfill/Solid Waste at 507-831-3781. This Saturday from 8am to Noon at the Cottonwood County Landfill located 43979 County Road 22 in Windom is the place to be to free up storage in your homes and buildings.
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking volunteers for its Senior Companion Service, in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service agency, to offer friendship and support to older adults in the community.
Senior Companion volunteers are age 55 and older and visit older adults weekly offering encouragement, sharing their time and talents, assisting with errands, grocery shopping and transportation to appointments to assist older adults in remaining healthy and independent.
“Volunteering is a great way to give back to those in your community,” said Carolyn Scherer, program director for Lutheran Social Service. “I hope many others will join us in this important service to our neighbors who are so grateful for the support.”
The Senior Companion Service is currently seeking volunteers who are age 55 years or older and can commit to at least 10 hours per week. Volunteers receive an hourly stipend, a chance to stay connected and a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults. No prior volunteer experience is needed, and training is provided.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota conducts background checks to ensure safety. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota welcomes volunteers from various cultures, backgrounds, traditions and stages in life to inquire. If you are interested in becoming a Senior Companion, call 888.205.3770, email americorpsseniors@lssmn.org or visit lssmn.org/volunteer/seniorcompanion.
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Windom Area School District Policy Committee will be meeting Wednesday April 19th in the Superintendents Office at 3:30 pm. The committee will be Reviewing Policy 201 Legal Status of the School Board , Policy 202 School Board Officers Policy 203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda and Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.
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Construction on Interstate 90 from Blue Earth to Highway 22 south of Wells is expected to begin on Monday, April 17th, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists are advised to expect lane restrictions and ramp closures during construction.
Approximately 20 miles of I-90 will be resurfaced from two miles west of Highway 169 near Blue Earth to Highway 22 south of Wells during the two-year (2023-2024) project. Both eastbound and westbound I-90 will be improved, as well as ramps, bridges, culverts, and lighting along the project. The westbound lanes and ramps will be under construction until late October 2023, weather permitting. The westbound I-90 rest area will be closed for approximately two months through May, June, and July. Eastbound I-90 will be under construction in 2024.
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We made it to Friday and that in itself is enough to celebrate BUT seeing that TODAY is National Dolphin Day just made me smile. Now I like dolphins, I love to watch them in action but dolphins bring memories of two little boys that thought they had their mom nailed and a husband that thought it was funny and went with the flow… It was back in the early 90’s that we took our boys to Sea World and saw the dolphins put on a great show. We laughed we cheered we were wowed with all that they do… After the show we got caught up in the excitement and I told my boys how much I loved the dolphins. That was my favorite part of the show. Little did I know that for the next two years I would be getting DOLPHIN EVERYTHING!!! I still have a box full of the red dolphin earrings that made my ears swell up and the dolphin necklace that turned my neck green and even the dolphin bowl that was made just for me… The t-shirts, blankets, pictures I could go on forever have slowly disappeared throughout the years, BUT the memories when we talk about the dolphin days are priceless and NOW today I have a real reason to call my guys and let them know it is DOLPHIN DAY!!!! Get out enjoy the day and celebrate whatever makes you smile….