5-15-24 Soil Temperatures are reported from the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.
Today’s soil temperatures at the 4-inch depth are: 67 degrees maximum and 54 minimum temperature.
Soil Temperatures are brought to you by: Country Pride Cooperative Services and MN Soybean Processors
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This past Mother’s Day weekend again had a tragic ending. Brown County Sheriff’s Office reported 15-year-old Camron Keosaykham of Mountain Lake was a victim of drowning while swimming off the beach at Mound Creek County Park in Sanborn just after 3:30pm on Sunday the 12th. Witnesses say Camron was swimming and began to struggle before he went under the water and didn’t resurface. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family by Sabrina Christians. According to the description on the page, “this unexpected loss has left his family with shock, grief and they are heartbroken. Christians went on to say, Camron’s family needs support. If you are able to help, please donate so that Camron is able to have a funeral he deserves.” Donated funds will go to his parents. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident. Multiple agencies assisted with the search and rescue efforts.
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Minnesota State Patrol reported a fatality accident on May 13th at approximately 10:13am on Highway 71 at Highway 30, Amboy Township in Cottonwood County. According to the report, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 81-year-old Jerry Lee Evers of Comfrey was westbound on Highway 30. A 2022 Nissan Rogue driven by 54-year-old Scott Bruce Burdorf of Montevideo was Southbound on Highway 71. The two vehicles collided in the intersection. Evers died from the accident it was noted that he was not wearing a safety belt. Burdorf, who was wearing a seat belt was transported to Windom Area Health with what was thought to be non-life-threatening injuries. Road conditions were dry. Assisting at the scene were Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Department, Windom Police, Fire, and Ambulance, Jeffers Fire and First Responders.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 11th at 1:03pm a report of a break-in at a shed on the reporting party’s property. The Shed located in the 1000 block of Hale Place behind the reporting party’s shop had a chair put inside the shed along with energy drinks left in the building. There was no damage to the door or lock. This matter remains under investigation. Also, on the 11th at 11:15pm while on patrol on Highway 71, an officer was following a vehicle that was driving on the center striped line and over corrected and crossed the fog line. After initiating a traffic stop and investigating two 17-year-old female passengers were found to have been consuming alcohol. The matter remains under investigation and is being forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On the 12th at 6:41am an officer took a report of a house being egged in the 600 block of Plum Ave. The egging left possible paint damage. Also, on the 12th at 10:43am an officer took a report of Damage to Property. Tires on the driver’s side front and back of the reporting parties 2005 Chevy Equinox were slashed. There was approximately $400 in damage and the vehicle was parked in a lot closest to the corner on the west side of the 1400 block of 17th Street. (Perkins Creek Apartments) The matter remains under investigation.
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The Jeffers City Council met on the 13th. Les Schaeffer and Paul Burkhardt of Burkhardt & Burkhardt Schaeffer were present to discuss property line issues. After discussion Mayor Brad Prins recommended that he confer with the Assessor’s office about the issue. The 2023 audit was then presented and approved by the Council. The mayor then updated the council on the Fire Hall project after discussion, the council approved the use of AET for Geotab and Madsen Surveying for the additional surveying that needs to be done and also verbally approved the changes to the contract with Pinpoint/ ID8 Architecture. The Clerk will be sending letters to residents that need to mow their lawns. The Council then voted to not hold a meeting on Monday May 27th due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
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Windom Area Schools Superintendent Jamie Frank released the following information. “Windom Area Schools is pleased to announce that Corey Barfknecht has accepted the position as the PreK-4 Principal at Windom Elementary and Bridges Preschool. His duties will begin on July 1, 2024.
Mr. Barfknecht brings 20 years of experience in education to this position, most recently serving as the gifted and talented teacher and peer engagement coach for Windom Schools.
“Mr. Barfknecht was one of five applicants for the position. The interview committee was impressed with his proven track record for educational excellence and his passion for ensuring every student and teacher experiences success” Frank said.
According to Frank, Mr. Barfknecht has been a Peer Engagement Coach for Windom Schools for 3 years. In that role, he supported teachers with research-based pedagogical techniques to help strengthen instructional practices within our system. She went onto say, he is well-versed in using data to guide instruction and the attainment of goals, and most passionate about building positive connections with all staff and students which leads to fostering growth in every student.
Frank concluded with “I look forward to Corey’s continued leadership in the district as the newly hired PreK-4 Principal. He will be a great addition to the administrative team and a strong leader for the elementary and preschool teams”.
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