Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 40 calls in the week of July 6th to July 12th. Deputies conducted 6 Civil Processes, had 2 Computer Scams, responded to 1 Domestic Assault, 1 Suicide Threat, took 2 reports of theft and conducted 2 Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
Cottonwood County Weekly Citizen Report July 6th to 12th
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The Windom Police Department reported 85 calls in the week of July 6th to July 12th. Officers responded to 2 Concerns for Welfare, handled 1 Civil Dispute, investigated 1 Sex Crime, responded to 1 Verbal Domestic and conducted 22Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, is available by clicking the link below.
Windom Police DepartmentWeekly Citizen Report (15)
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Motorists are advised to expect delays according to MNDoT, on Highways 14, 15, 30, 60, 99, and 169 in south central Minnesota beginning July 21, weather permitting, as crews apply a seat coat.
The impacted highways include:
- Highway 14: Highway 71 north of Sanborn to Springfield
- Highway 15: Madelia to 170thStreet, north of Hanska
- Highway 30: Westbrook to Highway 71, east of Jeffers
- Highway 60: Highway 14 south of Madison Lake to Highway 13 in Waterville
- Highway 60 (eastbound): Highway 15 near Madelia to Lake Crystal
- Multiple temporary one-day ramp closures near Madelia
- Highway 99: Nicollet to St. Peter
- Highway 169: Blue Earth to Elmore
Traffic will be controlled with flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should expect delays, drive with caution, and watch for workers, equipment, and traffic control devices.
The seal coat is a preventative maintenance measure that provides a protective layer, reducing deterioration due to sun and moisture. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and be alert for loose gravel and oil in these areas.
The sealcoating process for each highway segment will take approximately a week. Crews will then return a couple weeks later to paint temporary striping, which will be done under traffic. The project is expected to be complete by late August, depending on weather and material availability. Crews will return next summer to apply permanent pavement markings.
For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
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A gripping look into one of Minnesota’s most chilling murder cases is coming to the St. James Library this Saturday July 19th. From 1 to 2 PM, true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike are invited to the St. James Library for a rare firsthand account of Minnesota’s most notorious double murder case. St. Louis County Prosecutor John DeSanto, who was one of the key figures in the prosecution of Marjorie Congdon and Roger Caldwell in the Glensheen Mansion Murders, will present Will to Murder. The presentation pulls back the curtain on the high-profile 1977 killings of heiress Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse, Velma Pietila. This was a case that shocked the state and the nation. Come listen and find out what it was like inside the courtroom from one of the men who helped bring justice. This is a free event that offers a rare opportunity to hear the untold stories behind one of Minnesota’s darkest chapters, from the perspective of someone who lived it on the front lines. Will to Murder: The Glensheen Mansion Murders with Prosecutor John DeSanto is happening Saturday, July 19th, at in the St. James Library. Seating may be limited, so it might be best to arrive early.
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 9:00am 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 meets at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
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