Mountain Lake Police Department reported 11 calls in the week of June 5th to June 9th. An officer conducted a welfare check and a two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of 10th Street and 6th Ave. Both vehicles received moderate damage. Officers issued four separate properties Ordinance Violation Letters and assisted Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services with a call. An officer handled a two-vehicle no-injury accident at the intersection of 10th Street North and Prince Street. Both vehicles received moderate damage. Mt Lake Officers handled a Civil Dispute and took a report of an attempted scam.
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Windom Area Health Wound and Hyperbaric Healing Center is inviting the community for free Pie and Ice Cream in Celebration of their 2023 Awards. This Friday, June 14th from 2-4pm at the Tegels Park Shelter at Cottonwood Lake, come enjoy some pie and ice cream!
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If you are looking for a fun night The City of St. James and Watonwan Co Library – St. James is hosting Music in the Park for the summer of 2024! This free concert series will be held on select Thursday evenings during the months of June, July and August and feature a wide variety of live music and local food trucks. The concerts will be held at Memorial Park next to St. James Lake located in St. James. Upcoming concerts are Thursday June 13th Jolly Pops will be featured. July 11th Generation Gap playing Easy Listening 70’s music and on August 1st, Rock of Ages which is Blues and Rock. Food Trucks are available starting at 5:30pm and the music is from 6-8pm. It’s a relaxing and free night to come enjoy family and friends.
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The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour is right around the corner. Northwestern Minnesota Stockmen’s Association invite you to join them for the 50th Annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Summer Beef Tour and Trade Show June 25th in Thief River Falls. This Tour and Trade Show will immerse you in the world of NW Minnesota Cattle Ranching and allow you to connect with fellow cattlemen. This year’s tour promises nothing shy of picturesque landscapes and rich agricultural heritage. On the tour they will be visiting local ranches, witnessing cutting-edge farming techniques, and gain valuable insights from industry members and vendors. Paid registration not only gives you full access but you will get Lunch and a delicious steak dinner. Registration is going on now, go to www.mnca.org 0r contact Kaiya Novacek by e-mail novac@umn.edu for further information. Truly this years Cattlemen’s Summer Tour and Trade show will be a sight you won’t want to miss.
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The Windom State Theater has brought back it’s Free Thursday’s at the Theater!!! Every Thursday at 1:30pm a free family friendly movie is played at the theater. Get out of the heat and purchase some treats, we are talking their famous buttery popcorn and delicious candy and drinks are available to help sit back relax and make a memory for your kiddos every Thursday.
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Tomorrow Thursday, June 13th at 10 am NAPS(Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors) will be holding their free food distribution at BARC for qualified participants. To be eligible you must be 60 years of age or older, and income qualify by household size and income.
Household size
- with a Gross Monthly Income of $1,632
- with a Gross Monthly Income of $2,215
- with a Gross Monthly Income of $2,798
- with a Gross Monthly Income of $3,380
If you are interested in enrolling or want to find out if you qualify. Call Second Harvest Heartland at 800-365-0270 or locally contact Stephanie Palmer, ACE Cottonwood County Program Manager at 507-831-1803. You can stop by and fill out an application. This free food program takes place at BARC on the 2nd Thursday of each month and is sponsored by A.C.E. of SW Minnesota- Cottonwood County Office. If you are 60 or older, call today and get registered to start receiving your free box of food!