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WE HAVE OUR REINDEER RACE WINNERS!!!

Our Reindeer Races came to an exciting end this morning when all nine reindeer lined up at the starting gate and gave it their all.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Our Grand Prize winner VIXEN- Judy King Sponsored by Elite Mechanical Systems. Judy has won her December Electric Bill Paid and a loose arrangement of flowers from Shannon Lynn’s Floral and Boutique.

2nd Place was BLITZEN- Doris Bacon Sponsored by A&W Restaurant in Mt Lake. Doris wins a complete Furnace checkup/Tune-up from Hall’s Handy Heating and Cooling out of Mt Lake.

3rd Place was Comet-Lonnie Royger sponsored by Hair with flair salon and spa, Lonnie wins a KDOM Prize Pack.

It was a great season of races and we can’t wait for even bigger and better Reindeer Races next year. Now sit back and relax knowing Santa’s reindeer are in great shape and ready for the big night!!!!

FINAL REINDEER RACES PRE-Race Line UP

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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 52 calls in the week of December 14^th to December 20^th. Deputies conducted 12 Civil Processes, conducted 1 Predatory Offender Check, 1 Search Warrant, investigated a Theft, a Driving Complaint, responded to a Verbal Disturbance and conducted 7 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 Sheriff’s Weekly Citizen Report Dec 14-20

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The Mountain Lake Economic Development Authority minutes were approved at the Mt Lake City Council meeting. It was noted that during project updates, EDA Director Rod Hamilton reported that construction is officially underway on the city’s hotel project. Dirt work has begun, footings are set, and concrete is being poured. Hamilton noted the developer encountered soil issues at the site, leading to larger footings being installed after consultation with a soil expert. Hamilton also updated the board on the planned 12-unit apartment project. The developer remains committed and is exploring additional funding sources and cost-saving options. Hamilton said he has contacted Senator Weber about extending the project’s tax increment financing, or TIF, by an additional five years. The board discussed covenants for Lakeview Estates, specifically language related to a homeowners association. After discussion, the board decided to leave the covenants unchanged, noting any future changes would require a homeowner vote and re-recording with the county. Staff also reported progress at Heritage Estates, where a water-related ridge cap replacement has been completed and the development is now fully occupied.

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The Windom Area Health Foundation is inviting the community to its 2026 “Be The Light” Gala, coming up Friday, February 21st at the Windom Community Center. The family-friendly event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and will feature Minnesota Vikings writer, author, and mental health advocate Lindsey Young as the evening’s special guest. The gala raises funds for the Windom Area Health Mental Health Fund and includes dinner catered by the Hi-Lo Club, along with book sales and a signing opportunity with Lindsey Young. Tickets are available now for 80 dollars for adults, 40 dollars for students, or 400 dollars for a six-person table, with tickets sold through Eventbrite. For more information, contact Katie Greener at Windom Area Health.