TONIGHT come to the Cottonwood County Historical Society for their Annual Fall Fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the museum located at 812 Fourth Avenue, Windom. Dinner includes the traditional meal of roast beef on a bun with coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, and a cookie. You can either dine-in, carry out or opt for drive-thru service at the south door. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The food is excellent and the funds raised help support the Historical Society’s mission of preserving, maintaining, and sharing Cottonwood County’s history through exhibits, programs, and museum operations. Come enjoy a night off of cooking, and help raise funds for this awesome treasure in Cottonwood County. Supplemental funds for this event are provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Today’s Meetings include:
- The Mountain Lake Public School Board will hold its regular meeting Today at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101. Items on the agenda include election of positions, approval of donations, open enrollments, and compensation support for the Great Start program. Reports will cover enrollment, upcoming meetings, and district updates. Action items include setting the proposed levy limitation and certification for 2025, approving adult meal prices, a resolution for transfer of funds, winter sports coaching assignments, and volunteers for flag football.
- Mt Lake City Council will be meeting tonight at 5:45pm at Mt Lake City Hall.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 9th at 1:20pm an officer was on patrol on Highway 60 near 12th Street when he observed a known person driving whose driving status had been revoked and he was not wearing a seat belt. A traffic stop was initiated and after investigation, a citation was issued to a 21-year-old Windom male for Driving After Revocation, Driver Must Carry proof of Insurance and Uninsured Vehicle.
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The Jeffers City Council met in regular session on the 8th at City Hall. The council approved to increase the 2026 Levy by 2 percent, and council members also gave unanimous approval to the proposed 2026 budget. The Council also took action on the old Jeffers Fire Truck. With no interest from local fire department members, the council voted to sell the truck to Ron Willard for $500. Other business included approval of payment of bills and the monthly financial report.
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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 16th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Murray County Government Center. The meeting is open to the public and If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage. Items on the agenda include ditch bills and inspection reports, introduction of new Southwest Health and Human Services Director Stacey Timms, the 2025 septic loan program, and a contract for AIS billboards. Commissioners will also hear updates on building needs, including heating for the Cattlemen’s Association building, rent for the 4-H building, highway shop improvements, software updates, and purchase of equipment and vehicles.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority will meet on the 16th at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room. The consent agenda includes reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission, approval of claims, several subsurface treatment loans, and agreements tied to the Local Road Improvement Program project SAP 032-629-048. Commissioners will also consider a resolution establishing the UOCAVA ballot board, and a $2,500 donation to support RAGBRAI. Other business includes setting the 2026 preliminary property tax levy and scheduling the public comment meeting on the budget and levy. The Drainage Authority will act on findings related to CD 117 redetermination of benefites
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room in Windom. On the agenda are a law enforcement services contract with the City of Westbrook, the purchase of a Bobcat for the landfill, and permission to advertise for bridge projects. Commissioners will also act on final payment for a completed project, discuss the Local Road Improvement Program for the City of Windom, and review SIMS data entry needs. Other business includes a SafeAssure service agreement, a letter of support for String Lakes, and a budget discussion that will include setting the 2026 preliminary levy.
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The Saint James City Council will be meeting tomorrow at 5:30pm in Saint James City Hall Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Saint James’s YouTube Channel.
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The Windom City Council will be meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Windom’s YouTube Channel.