5-7-24 Soil Temperatures are reported from the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.
Today’s soil temperatures at the 4-inch depth are: 61 degrees maximum and 52 minimum temperature.
Soil Temperatures are brought to you by: Country Pride Cooperative Services and
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Windom Police Department reported on the 4th at approximately 1:09am an officer on patrol on Highway 60 at the intersection of N Highway 71 observed a vehicle traveling eastbound towards him with only one headlight. After executing a traffic stop and investigation an arrest was made of a 31-year-old Mountain Lake Male for Gross Misdemeanor. DWI- Test Refusal; Driving After Revocation, Uninsured Vehicle. A 41-year-old Windom male was charged with Open Bottle Possession. On the 5th at 1:20am and officer was on patrol on Highway 60 near 13th Street and observed a vehicle accelerate rapidly around the curve on Highway 60 near 12th Street. The Officer activated radar and observed a speed reading of 40mph, and the vehicle’s driver side brake light was not functioning. A stop was initiated. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 31-year-old Mountain Lake male for Gross DUI, Test Refusal pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Also on the 5th at 5:15pm officers worked a two vehicle non injury accident at the intersection of Highway 60 and 11th Street. Both vehicles received minor damage.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 20 calls from May 2nd to May 5th. Deputies assisted other agencies with 6 calls, 4-medical calls with the Jackson Ambulance, an assist to Heron Lake PD with a domestic disturbance and subsequent arrest of a 37-year-old male for Domestic Assault and an assist to Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office with an attempted murder investigation. Deputies responded to a report of someone going through vehicles parked at the Earth Inn in Jackson, a report of harassment, ordinance violations, and juvenile issues. Deputies conducted a civil stand-by checked fishermen at the tubes on Loon Lake and conducted multiple Drug Court checks. Deputies conducted 5 traffic stops with citations being issued and responded to a domestic disturbance in Jackson. A 39-year-old male from Jackson was arrested for Domestic Assault. A full listing of Jackson County calls can be found by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff report May 2nd to the 5th
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It’s that time of year again when The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Twins partner up. Anyone with a 2024 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can access a ticket package with the Minnesota Twins this season that includes a special edition blaze orange wool-blend Twins cap with a ticket purchase.
The Minnesota DNR Days partnership includes seven games this year, you can find game times and instructions for purchasing tickets on the Minnesota DNR Days webpage www.mndnr.gov/twins
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Meetings today include:
- Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center.
- Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
- The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
- The St James City Council at 5:30pm in James City Hall – Council Chambers.
- The Windom City Council at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers
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Kilen Woods spruced up by GreenTouch volunteers
(Jackson, MN) — Volunteers added their GreenTouch to Kilen Woods State Park near Lakefield May 4.
Sponsored by Federated Rural Electric in Jackson, 11 volunteers and two park employees helped spruce up Kilen Woods.
“The overnight rain affected turnout, but our hardy volunteers sure made a difference at Kilen Woods State Park,” said Andrea Christoffer, Federated’s marketing & communications manager. “Volunteers picked up litter and downed branches on the trails and campgrounds. We also raked leaves at the amphitheater, pounded rebar back in on the parking spurs from the frost heaves, plus swept out the bathrooms and office.”
“I’d like to thank Federated and all the volunteers who participated in GreenTouch,” added Jason Honkomp from Kilen Woods. “It shows that people care about our natural resources and Kilen Woods State Park. Federated and the volunteers help us get ready for the summer picnics, hiking and camping season, donating nearly 30 hours of work. It was especially helpful this year due to the wet spring weather and the park opens for camping season this coming weekend.”
The volunteers received a free hot dog lunch from Federated. The GreenTouch program is a partnership between Federated, a Touchstone Energy cooperative, and Kilen Woods State Park. Over the last 20 years 422 Federated GreenTouch volunteers have donated more than 1,350 hours.
Touchstone Energy is a co-brand used by cooperatives all over the nation to market what local electric cooperatives stand for: Integrity, Accountability, Community Involvement and Innovation. The state park sponsorship fits well with the Touchstone Energy commitment.
Federated is a Touchstone Energy cooperative serving more than 5,300 members in Jackson and Martin Counties.
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