Wee Doggie… As Mama Mia said it best… Oh What a Night!!! We had so much fun at the End of Summer Barbeque out on our front lawn! The Food, Music, National Guard Vehicle and COMPANY were an absolute perfect combination! The Rains and Winds were no match to our devoted Barbequers!!! THANK YOU to all that attended and a sincere thanks to all our listeners and business partners! We had right at 70 winners over the summer for Our Big 5k LA Motor Sports Giveway. THANK YOU LA MOTOR SPORTS for making this a memorable summer for so many! The Big 2,000 Dollar Winner was Bob Kruger from Heron Lake. Winning $500 was Linda Torkelson of Windom. Winning $250 was Ashton Holeman from Jeffers and winning $150 was Jamie Peterson of Windom.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 31st at approximately 7:48pm an officer was facing northbound on 4th Ave at Kwiklock Storage north of Windom when he observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 71 North at a high rate of speed and clocked it 15 miles over the speed limit and almost striking a mailbox before it came to an abrupt stop on the east shoulder. The Officer initiated a traffic stop and after investigation, a 32-year-old female from Windom was arrested for 2nd Degree DWI, Endanger Child, Situation Could Cause Harm to a Child and Speeding, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On September 1st at 10:44am in the city of Windom, a female suspect operated a motor vehicle while the person’s driver’s license was revoked and given notice of revocation. After investigation, an arrest was made for Driving After Revocation on a 40-year-old Windom female, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The female has had multiple DAR violation within the last year. The suspect is being held for Court.
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The Cottonwood County Landfill will not be holding its Clean and Empty Pesticide Container Recycling Program this year as they have in the past. However, residents still have an option. The Slayton Recycling Center will accept pesticide containers free of charge through September 17th. All containers must be completely free of pesticides inside and out, with caps, lids, and labels removed. Containers should also be triple-rinsed or pressure-rinsed before drop-off. For more information, or to arrange disposal, call Todd or Les at the Slayton Recycling Center at 507-836-6465.
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The Windom Fire Department Relief Association is partnering with River Bend Liquor for a big raffle one lucky winner will take home a full pallet of Coors Banquet or Coors Light, that’s 104 cases! Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from Windom Firefighters or at River Bend Liquor. Proceeds benefit the Windom Fire Department Relief Association. The drawing will be held on Sunday, October 12th, at 1 p.m. This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., River Bend Liquor will also celebrate National Heritage Bourbon Month with a special bourbon tasting featuring five vendor tables. Firefighters will be on-site accepting donations, and guests can register for a rare bourbon opportunity-to-purchase drawing. Registration is free for attendees, with additional entries available by donating $5 to the Relief Association. The bourbon drawing will be held at 1:10 p.m., and you must be present to win. For more information, stop by River Bend Liquor or check out their Facebook page.
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, September 9th, at 11 a.m. at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in Windom. Commissioners will review the proposed budget for 2026 and hear updates on county buildings. No official action is expected to be taken during the work session.
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Let Fall begin now that Summer is officially over!!! Today is Bring your Manners to Work Day, basically just follow the Golden Rule, remember your P’s and Q’s and you’ll be a rockstar today! Hahahaha it is actually act dumb day today too… REMEMBER you have to be polite even if your workmates are acting dumb! This is priceless… After all the burgers and hot dogs last night it makes me super happy it is National Cheese Pizza Day… I can run with that!!!