The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious one-vehicle crash Saturday night, October 18th, around 10:22 p.m. Deputies were called to the area of U.S. Highway 71 near 170th Street after an iPhone crash detection alert was received. When deputies arrived, they found a 2000 Honda Civic that had rolled over and come to rest in a cornfield west of the highway. The driver, 21-year-old male of Redwood Falls was treated at the scene, then airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN with serious, life-threatening injuries. Authorities say he is currently in stable condition. No other vehicles or individuals were involved. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The case remains under investigation by the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol, Lamberton Ambulance, CentraCare Ambulance, Wanda Fire Department and North Memorial Air Care.
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The Windom Women of Today is partnering with American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, October 22, at the Windom Community Center. Donations will be accepted from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, everyone who donates between October 20 and November 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. Donors will also be entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. One donation can help save more than one life, and all blood types are needed. Community members are encouraged to sign up and give the gift of life. For more information or to schedule your appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code WindomMN.
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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management also known as OCM is now accepting business applications for lower-potency hemp edible retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers. Under Minnesota law, businesses must have a Low-Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) license to sell hemp-derived edible products containing no more than 0.3% THC. This includes products like gummies, beverages, tinctures, and other infused consumables. Applications are due by Noon on October 31st. Any business currently registered to sell these products must apply for the new LPHE license by the deadline. Those who don’t will be required to stop all sales of hemp edibles after that date. This license ensures that products meet state testing, labeling, and safety standards and helps keep sales limited to adults. Licensing information and application resources are available on the OCM general licensing process webpage link is https://mn.gov/ocm/businesses/licensing/process.jsp
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The Mountain Lake City Council tonight at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall. A key item on the agenda is a Planning and Zoning public hearing focused on the city’s industrial district. Council will consider whether data centers should be allowed as a conditional use in that area. In addition, they’ll review a Conditional Use Permit application for a data center project. Another topic expected to draw interest is a proposed City Code amendment involving tiny homes, a conversation that could help shape future housing options in the community. The City Administrator will also bring forward two resolutions for council action: one addressing unpaid utility bills and another calling for a public hearing on bonding. A reminder about the upcoming City Administrator review is also on the docket. The meeting will conclude with roundtable discussion and updates from various city commissions and boards.
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The Mountain Lake Public School Board is set to meet Tonight, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101. Board members will begin with the approval of the agenda, followed by a consent agenda that includes minutes from the previous meeting, payment of monthly bills, open enrollments, donations, and agreements for both boiler operation and snow removal. The board will also review the district’s Assurance of Compliance report, which prohibits discrimination. Several reports are scheduled, including an auditor’s report, updates on upcoming meetings, and a superintendent’s report. The board will also hear information about a Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness public meeting. Under action items, the board will review the auditor’s report and consider two resolutions supporting grant applications through the Minnesota State High School League Foundation. Acton Items include Personnel Items of hiring a Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, Knowledge Bowl Assistant Coach, a Substitute Custodian and an Early Childhood Education Teacher.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has officially reopened Highway 60 in Lake Crystal after completing a major reconstruction project. The detour was lifted Friday evening, October 17th. The project rebuilt the highway between County Road 20 and County Road 112, added a pedestrian trail, new lighting, and a safety acceleration lane for westbound traffic. Drivers may still see brief lane closures later this fall or next spring as crews finish drainage work. For real-time traffic updates, visit 511mn.org. A copy of the official News release is available by clicking link below.