The Cottonwood Soil and Water Conservation District invites the public to join in celebrating a remarkable milestone! Dave Bucklin is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service to Cottonwood County. A special open house will be held in his honor on Monday, June 30th, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Cottonwood SWCD Office, located at 210 10th Street in Windom. Stop by to thank Dave for his years of commitment to soil and water conservation, and wish him well in his next chapter! Again, that’s Monday, June 30th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cottonwood SWCD Office in Windom. Don’t miss it!
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Windom Police Department reported a party came into the Law Enforcement Center to report a HRO Violation on the 24th at 1:11pm. According to the reporting party, his neighbor, a 74-year-old male sometime the night before or in the morning had walked over to where the reporting party has their property line marked, walked over onto his property and removed some of his surveying stakes. After investigation, and speaking to the prosecuting attorney, an arrest was made of the 74-year-old male for a Harassment Restraining Order Violation. At 6:18pm an officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 60 and 24th Street. After investigation a 48-year-old female from St Louis Park was issued a citation for Open Bottle and Driving without a Valid Driver’s License. The driver got a ride from her boyfriend. On the 25th at Midnight, an officer initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of US Highway 71 and County Road 26. After investigation, a 48-year-old male from Redfield SD was arrested and is being held without bond, for a Felony Warrant out of Watonwan County for Failure to Comply with conditions of Drug Court, 5th Degree Drug Possession and Driving After Revocation. At 5:56pm an officer was dispatched to the intersection of River Road and 8th Ave for a report of a female hitting a male with her hands over the head while the male was trying to shield himself with his hands. It was reported that the female suspect put a hand around the victim’s neck and he pushed her away. It was also reported that the victim had difficulty breathing during the assault. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 37-year-old female from Worthington for Domestic Assault by Strangulation, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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There is lots going on in our listening area! Check out KDOM’s Community Calendar at windomradio.com to get details on Springfield Riverside Days, Blue Heron Days and Strike Out Cancer at Island Park Tonight. Tomorrow is the 39th Annual Shetek Lutheran Ministries Quilt Auction in Slayton! There is something for everyone!!!
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Monday afternoon and voted 3-2 to approve an Interim Use Permit for Minnesota Paving and Materials to expand its quarry operations in Delton Township.
The permit allows for a 10-acre expansion of mining, extraction, or excavation of sand, gravel, rock, or other materials in Section 8 of Delton Township. Commissioners Larry Anderson and Wayne Maras voted against the permit, while Chairman Kevin Stevens cast the tie-breaking vote in favor. The decision went against the recommendation of the county planning commission, which found two major criteria unmet and advised denial. In addition to approving the permit, the board also approved seven specific conditions tied to the expansion. These conditions are aimed at regulating and monitoring the mining activities to minimize impact on nearby landowners, protect the environment, and ensure compliance with county standards. While the permit has been granted, quarry expansion won’t begin right away. A 30-day appeal period is now in effect, and any excavation work would be put on hold until a ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals if an appeal is filed.
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Ahhh Friday! We made it! AND the sun is coming out just in time for National Sunglasses Day! Whoot Whoot Bring on the sun… I’m tired of the rain… I demand my summer before Winter comes! MN weather is just icky!!!! At Least in NE and SD you get all four seasons in one day.. MN it is Cold, Wet or Mosiquitoy… I see it is also National Onion Day. Onions make me think of the movie Holes. If you have never seen it, I highly recommend it. My son had me read it back in the year 2001 or 2002 and then the movie was made and I was a believer. It was done sooo well! Loved it… I’m puzzled that today is also Ice Cream Cake Day. I mean July is National Ice Cream Month… But I guess there is no reason NOT to start celebrating early!