Mountain Lake Police Department had 8 calls in the week of September 18th to the 24th. Police Officers delt with a minor accident involving two people backing out of their driveways and colliding. No injuries and minor damage. An Officer conducted a Civil Standby with an exchange of property. Mt Lake Public Works was contacted for a water leak and an Officer assisted another agency with removing debris from Highway 60 consisting of wood and rebar. An officer issued a warning for ordinance violation and assisted the Minnesota State Patrol with a fatal accident at the Intersection of State HWY 30 and 640th Ave in Butterfield. Mt Lake Police Officers also handled a barking dog complaint and mediated a civil dispute.
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IT’s BACK!!!!! The Cottonwood County 4-H Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser is right around the corner!!! There will be pickup points in Jeffers, Mountain Lake, Westbrook and Windom. You can order 4 rolls for $8 or $12 rolls for $20. Pick up day will be on Thursday October 19th between 7:30-7:45am. To get your reservations in for your order call the Cottonwood County Extension Office at 507-831-4022 or you can go online at https://z.umn.edu/2023CinnamonRolls to order your rolls and designate your pick up location by October 11th.
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More than 200 Minnesota schools and thousands of students are expected to participate in Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School, encourages students and parents to try out a new, healthy habit that increases their physical activity, reduces traffic congestion and strengthens connections between families, schools and communities.
According to Dave Cowan, MnDOT Safe Routes to School coordinator. “Thanks to a new Minnesota state law that requires all public school students to learn safe walking and bicycling skills at the beginning of the school year, Walk and Bike to School Day is more important than ever,” “MnDOT has resources and educational materials to help schools meet this new rule and help make Walk to School Day a success.”
Schools can join in Minnesota’s Walk and Bike to School Day photo contest by submitting photos on the MnSRTS Facebook page with the hashtag #mnwalks.
Even families who live far from school and typically ride the school bus or take a family vehicle, can participate through a “bus stop and walk” event. Participating schools designate a drop-off location within a half-mile from the school and volunteers help supervise the walk and assist with crossing streets.
Walk and Bike to School Day also encourages parents and community members to begin thinking about assessing and improving the walkability and bikeability of their neighborhoods, because children often walk to community destinations.
Minnesota Safe Routes to School provides resources and grants to advance SRTS programs through planning, projects and support. Visit our website for more details and contact information.
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If you are musically inclined The Windom Area Chordhustlers are looking for a new director. This part-time position has meetings on Monday Nights and various performance times throughout the year. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of 4-part acapella harmonies is helpful. If you would like more information feel free to contact Mike Wojahn at 822-1100, Jerry Bauer at 822-3700 or Rakki Peterson at 507-236-0785.
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