The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported 38 calls from May 22nd to May 28th. Deputies Assisted Heron Lake Ambulance, Jackson Ambulance, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit, MN State Patrol, Lakefield Police Department, a motorist and assisted LaCanne Family Funeral Home with an escort for the remains of 1st Lieutenant Thomas Ruth to the Riverside Cemetery for a burial ceremony. Deputies responded to a Disturbance in Jackson, a suspicious female and young child walking around a rural residence in Alba Township. A suspicious vehicle stopped in the middle of a township road in Ewington Township. A civil dispute, a report of trespassing at an apartment complex in Jackson. a missing 11-year-old with development impairments along the Des Moines River in Petersburg. 2 suspicious vehicles on the side of the road near the Loon Lake Golf Course. A domestic disturbance, a juvenile runaway in Heron Lake, Disturbance in Jackson, a child custody issue, domestic disturbance at an apartment complex in Jackson. a suspicious male near the Jackson Inn. responded to a disturbance at an address on Fish Lake. Deputies also conducted a Welfare check and several traffic stops and responded to several accidents. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’ Dept May 22-28th
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Residents in Mountain Lake continue to raise concerns about water quality, and the Mountain Lake Utilities Department says crews are actively working to fix the issue. According to a public service announcement, the city is dealing with aging equipment at the Water Treatment Plant. Officials say the system used to reduce water hardness is currently down due to a faulty part that controls water pumps. Because the equipment is specialized, replacement parts have been difficult to find. Utilities officials are also investigating reports of discolored water. Crews have been flushing fire hydrants across the city to help clean water mains and improve water clarity while engineers and outside specialists work to determine the cause. Despite the issues, Mountain Lake Utilities says the water remains safe to drink and use. Officials say they understand residents’ frustrations and are working to restore normal water quality as quickly as possible.
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Changes are being made within the Meals on Wheels program in southern Minnesota, but officials stress the service is not ending. According to Jacqueline Nelson, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Marketing for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, rising demand and limited funding are prompting adjustments to the home-delivered meals program across LSS’s south region, which includes 22 counties. Nelson says most participants will continue receiving meals at home. However, about seven percent of clients will transition to other meal options, including community dining sites such as the Windom and Mountain Lake Community Centers. Those interested in reserving a meal at a local dining site can call 507-831-6161. Lutheran Social Service says staff are also helping eligible individuals apply for county waivers to continue home-delivered meals if needed. Nelson, says anyone in need of meal services or more information should contact Lutheran Social Service or their local county social services office. Nelson says increased food costs and changes to SNAP benefits may be contributing to higher demand for the program, and community support through donations and volunteers is always welcome.
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Meetings today include:
- Fulda City Council at 5pm in Fulda City Hall Council Chambers.
- Mountain Lake City Council at 5:45pm in the Mt Lake City Hall.
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Murray County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. 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.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority will meet June 2nd at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday, June 2nd at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
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The Saint James City Council will be meeting on Tuesday at 5:30pm in Saint James City Hall Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Saint James YouTube Channel.
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The Windom City Council will be meeting Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers
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