As a reminder, coming up TODAY, is the monthly test of the Emergency Warning Siren System. The City of Windom has an outdoor warning system, and it is tested the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like to learn more about this, go to www.windommn.com
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 3rd deputies responded to a car vs deer crash on !-90 near Jackson with a tow truck needed to assist. A gas drive-off at a Jackson Gas Station for $40 and the Alpha Fire Department and Jackson Fire Department responded to a hog barn fire north of Alpha. Crews were on scene for about one hour. On the 4th Deputies conducted a traffic stop resulting in citation for No Minnesota Driver’s License. Deputies responded to a scam for a request to send the scammer gift cards. The Sheriff REMINDS everyone to investigate before giving anyone any money in the form or transfer of funds or gift cards or cash. Deputies also took a report of Identity Theft and Fraud, the victims debit card was used in Florida. Deputies also handled a noise complaint at an apartment complex in Jackson.
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Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state.
Past winners include names like Plowy McPlowFace, Blader Tot Hotdish, Han Snowlo and The Truck Formerly Known As Plow.
MnDOT encourages people to submit their most witty, unique and Minnesota- or winter-themed snowplow name ideas on the agency’s website. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 15, at noon.
This year’s contest includes a few basic rules:
- Each person may only submit one name.
- Submissions are limited to no more than 30 characters (including letters and spaces).
- Gosh darn it, nothing vulgar please. Any submissions that include profanity or other inappropriate language will not be considered.
- Politically inspired names (including phrases, slogans or plays on politicians’ names) will not be considered. Naming snowplows is meant to be fun and lighthearted, so we’re going to keep this contest nonpartisan and nonpolitical.
- Past winners will also not be considered. You can find a full list of past winners on our Name a Snowplow website.
MnDOT staff will review all the submissions, select some of the best ideas, and invite the public to vote on their favorites in January 2024. The eight names that get the most votes will then make their way onto a snowplow in each district!
Minnesotans are encouraged to follow @MnDOT on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on the 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest as well as winter weather alerts, safety messages, construction updates and more.
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Today is the final day to donate for the Cheer Boxes that are sponsored by the Windom Women of Today and the Mt Lake Police Department. Unwrapped Donations can be dropped off at several businesses including in Windom- BARC, Ace Hardware, Good Sam’s of Windom, and Bank Midwest to mention a few of places. In Mt Lake- Mt Lake City Hall, Peterson Pharmacy, A&W Restaurant, and Country Pride True Value. In Storden- First Security Bank and in Jeffers the State Bank of Jeffers. Applications were due November 30th but donations of new toys, games, hats, mittens, blankets and clothing are still needed. These gifts are to go to children under the age of 18 years old.