5-16-24 Soil Temperatures are reported from the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.
Today’s soil temperatures at the 4-inch depth are: 63 degrees maximum and 57 minimum temperature.
Soil Temperatures are brought to you by: Country Pride Cooperative Services and MN Soybean Processors
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The Murray County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 14th at approximately 3:17pm they received a report of a male trapped in a grain bin in Balaton on the 700 Block of 211th Street. The reporting party stated the man was completely submerged and they could not locate him. Murray County Sheriff’s Office stated the male victim was extricated but did not disclose identity or condition. The Murrary County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Balaton Fire Department and Ambulance, Tracy Fire Department, Garvin Fire Department, North Memorial Ambulance, North Memorial Air Care and Marshall Fire Department.
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported 7 calls in the week of May 8th to May 11th. Officers handled a civil dispute and a noise complaint. Three separate ordinance warning letters were issued. Officers handled a child custody dispute and made a warrant arrest.
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office released the following information concerning the suspect involved in the domestic situation involving a firearm at the rural Westbrook address. According to Sheriff Jason Purrington, the suspect is identified at 48-year-old Timothy Otto. Purrington went onto say that the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The case remains under investigation.
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Windom Police Department reported a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 5th Ave and 15th Street on the 14th at 11:03 am. There were no injuries and light to moderate damage to both vehicles. On the 15th at 7:50 am there was a two-vehicle accident when a vehicle was backing out of the driveway in 700 block of 13th Street and struck a vehicle driving past. there were no injuries and moderate damage to both vehicles.
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The Annual Poppy Distribution by the American Legion Auxiliary will be on May 23rd, 24th, and 25th at Windom HyVee. According 19 year Poppy Chairman President Jean Hoppe representatives for the Auxilary will be at HyVee from 9am to 6pm. Just a little history about the Poppy… “After World War I the poppy flourished in Europe. In 1918, a woman named Moina Michael asked Americans to always wear a poppy flower in memory of the war dead. The poppy is worn to symbolize the sacrifices made by fallen service members. “In Flanders Fields” is a war poem written during World War I by Canadian doctor Lt. Col. John McCrae to honor soldiers killed in battle. Veterans and volunteers handcraft the poppies to distribute in exchange for donations. The donations help veterans, military, and their families in our communities. The American Legion Auxiliary started the Poppy Program in 1921, connecting the visual image of the poppy with the service made by our veterans.” Windom Public School 2nd Graders will be competing for the 4th year in the poppy coloring contest. All colored pictures will be displayed in store windows the week of May 20th to celebrate National Poppy Day on the 24th. The Windom American Legion Auxiliary and Dairy Queen are co-sponsoring the coloring contest.