4-15-23 Soil Temperatures are reported from the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.
Today’s soil temperatures at the 4 inch depth are: 50 degrees maximum and -43 minimum temperature.
Soil Temperatures are brought to you by: MN Soybean Processors and Country Pride Cooperative Services
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The Sons of Norway Stavanger Lodge 1-538 will hold their next meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Cottonwood Co. Historical Society, located at 812 4th Ave in Windom. The Annual Membership Night will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the chartering of Stavanger Lodge 1-538 that was charted in 1974. Guest Speaker will be Diane “Dee” Engen Determan who will be highlighting the ancestry of her late father, Roger Foss Engen as she takes you on the journey from Norway to Cottonwood County. The public is cordially invited to attend this presentation free of charge. Guests are always welcome at any Lodge meeting. Refreshments will be served. If you need more information call Sons of Norway Co-Presidents Harvey at 507445-3188 or Bonnie at 507 831-5091.
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Highway 4 St. James to Sleepy Eye project begins April 22 with bridge replacement
MANKATO, Minn. – Construction on the Highway 4 St. James to Sleepy Eye project is expected to begin on Monday, April 22, as crews start replacing the bridge over the Cottonwood River south of Sleepy Eye, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Construction on the St. James to Sleepy Eye project will be completed in phases.
During the initial phase of construction starting April 22, Highway 4 from Sleepy Eye to Brown County Road 24 will be closed and traffic detoured to Highway 14 and Brown County Roads 8 and 24 for the duration of the project.
For safety, public carry-in water access near the Cottonwood River on Highway 4 south of Sleepy Eye will be closed during bridge construction. For more information visit the Department of Natural Resources at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/water_access/index.html
Construction on the Butterfield Creek Bridge is tentatively expected to begin sometime in late June or early July, and traffic will be detoured to Watonwan County Roads 3 and 32, and Highway 30 until August or September.
Resurfacing on Highway 4 from St. James to Sleepy Eye is expected to begin in late July and traffic will be detoured to Highway 14, Brown County Road 8, Watonwan County Road 5, and Highway 30 until mid to late September.
The Highway 4 project between St. James to Sleepy Eye includes roadway, bridge, and drainage improvements. In addition to resurfacing approximately 25 miles of roadway, three bridges will be replaced. Additionally, the improvements made to the road will allow Highway 4 from St. James and Sleepy Eye to become a 10-ton route.
The project is expected to be complete in early October, weather permitting.
Stay connected
- Visit the Hwy 4 St. James to Sleepy Eye project website for project and detour information, and to sign up for email updates.
- Information will be shared on the MnDOT South Central Facebook group and on X @mndotscentral.
- For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Project benefits, cost
Benefits of the project include improved pavement, drainage, and safety. Ulland Brothers, Inc. was awarded the project with a bid of $18,884,550.58.
Important work zone safety reminders:
- Slow down when approaching every work zone
- Never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones
- Stay alert; watch for workers and slow-moving equipment
- Obey posted speed limits. Fine for a violation in a work zone is $300
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times
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Doris Degenstein, Public Affairs Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Transportation │ 2151 Bassett Drive │ Mankato, MN 56001
T: 507-304-6107│ Email: doris.degenstein@state.mn.us │ www.dot.state.mn.us
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Meetings tonight:
- Fulda City Council will be meeting at 5pm in Fulda City Hall Council Chambers.
- Mt Lake City Council will be meeting on at 5:45pm in the Mt Lake City Hall.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 10th there was a two-vehicle, no injury accident at the intersection of Highway 60 and Toro. On the 11th they worked another two-vehicle, no injury accident at 68 10th Street.
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Murray County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday April 16th at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority will meet Tuesday April 2nd at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday April 16th at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
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The St James City Council will be meeting on Tuesday April 16th at 5:30pm in St. James City Hall – Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of St James’s YouTube Channel.
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The Windom City Council will be meeting Tuesday April 16th at 6:30pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers
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Red Rock Central School District Board of Education will be meeting on Wednesday April 17th at 5pm in Lamberton.
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The Windom Chamber of Commerce announced that RIVERFEST meetings will be held at the Chamber Office located at 303 9th Street, starting with the meeting on Thursday April 18th at 5:30pm. If you have any questions, please call the Windom Chamber Office at 831-2752.
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