5-10-23 Soil Temperatures are reported from the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.
Today’s soil temperatures at the 4-inch depth are: 60.6 degrees maximum and 53.9 degrees minimum temperature.
Soil Temperatures are brought to you by: MN Soybean Processors and Country Pride Cooperative Services
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 6th at approximately 1:30am during random patrol traveling eastbound on Highway 30 a Deputy observed a vehicle traveling westbound towards his location. The deputy watched the suspicious vehicle closely as drove by then later started coasting and losing speed for approximately a mile, the vehicle then turned north onto 420th Ave a gravel township road. After initiating a stop and investigation, the passenger a 39 year old female from Jeffers was arrested on an active warrant out of Cottonwood County and taken to jail. The driver a 44 year old male of Dunnell was released and free to leave. On the 7th at 7:40pm a Deputy was given information regarding the whereabouts of a 20-year-old male from Storden who had an active warrant in Cottonwood County. The Deputy and Westbrook Police Department Officer arrived at the location and the male was located inside the house and was advised of his warrant and was arrested without incident and taken to the Cottonwood County Jail.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 7th at Noon an officer was informed of a possible domestic in the 1700 Block of Township Road. With further investigation the officer was informed by the female that they were arguing over money. The male and female separated for the day with the male walking to a friends house. On the 8th at 12:05am an officer was on patrol traveling south on Highway 60 near 16th Street when he ran a license plate that showed the vehicals registered owner has a suspended MN drivers license. After initiating a traffic stop and further investigation, a 27-year-old male from Worthington has charges pending for 3rd Degree Driving While Intoxicated, pending review by the Windom City Attorney.
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The Jeffers City Council met on Monday. The Council had a discussion regarding the meeting with the grant writers on Thursday, May 4th. The Council then adopted Resolution # 2023-04 Accept resignation and declaring a vacancy. It was then decided that the clerk would send a letter to a resident who has left their parked car on the wrong side of the street for an extended period.
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May is Foster Care Awareness Month and the need is greater today then ever for Foster Families in Minnesota. Approximately 6,750 children were in the state’s foster care system on an average day last year, and nearly 11,200 children experienced out of care during the year. One caring adult can make a difference to a child or youth experiencing instability. As a Foster Parent, you can help children and youth thrive by supporting their needs with a safe home and supportive relationship. You can learn more about becoming a foster parent and make a difference in a child’s life by visiting www.fosterminnesota.org
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Want a fun way to celebrate your Mom this weekend for Mother’s Day? Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 13, through Sunday, May 14, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license. The Minnesota State Legislature established Take a Mom Fishing Weekend in 1988 to coincide with Mother’s Day. This year, the weekend also happens during fishing opener — seasons begin Saturday, May 13, for walleye, northern pike, bass, and trout in lakes. To participate in the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/1173295613370541) and submit one photo of each fish they catch. All participants who submit a fish will be entered in a random drawing for prizes provided by the Student Anglers Organization, including SCHEELS gift cards. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the Student Anglers Organization to organize the challenge.
Contest details are available on the Student Anglers Association website ( studentangler.org/minnesota-moms-fishing-challenge ). In the contest, no fish is too small and all fish species count.