SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED: A snow emergency has been declared for the City of Mountain Lake from 11:59 p.m. tonight (2/22) until streets are plowed curb to curb on Wednesday, February 23. Please remove all vehicles from public roadways, streets, and alleys until plowed from curb to curb. Vehicles left on public roadways, streets, or alleys after 11:59 p.m. tonight may be ticketed or towed. Please allow adequate room when driving near the snow plows. Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe!
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The saying is “Two is better than one,” TODAY Let’s Celebrate Two!!!! It’s TWO’S DAY!!! Don’t know if you noticed or not but TODAY is 2-22-22. In the real world this is called a palindrome. Celebrate big and Happy TWO’s DAY!!!~
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported five calls this past week. Three calls on February 19th– an officer assisted another agency with debris in roadway 2 miles west of Mountain Lake on Highway 60. Officers checked on a suspicious Vehicle located at a business on Stuart Ave, everything checked out okay and an officer cited a 30-year-old male for driver for no Minnesota Drivers License. On the 15th an Officer assisted another agency with a wrong way driver on Highway 60 between mile markers 48 and 51. Driver was reported to be headed eastbound in the Westbound Lane on Highway 60. Officers were unable to locate. On February 14th, officers took a report of Possible Criminal Sexual Misconduct. This remains under investigation.
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Murray County Board of Commissioners meets this morning at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. The Center is open to the public and if you would like information to call in or to log in via Zoom please go to the Murray County Home Page.
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Mountain Lake City Council Meeting will meet tonight at 6:30pm at the Mountain Lake City Hall. There will be a Small Cities Development Grant Program Public Hearing at 6:30pm to start the meeting.
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Red Rock Central School District Board of Education will meet on Wednesday February 23rd at 5pm in Lamberton.
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Sightings of Coyote’s have been reported at Lawcon Park around the Fishing Pier and Aeration Shed. According to Chief of Police, Doug Bristol there have been no reports of aggressive or behavioral issues reported. Bristol went on to say that at this time of year, Coyotes are known to walk across the iced lake seeking open waters and it is rare for coyotes to attack humans, but small pets may be at risk if left unleashed or unattended. Using HAZING techniques which according to Bristol is making loud noises and throwing objects in the direction of the Coyotes can be effective if a person feels uncomfortable or the coyote is showing signs of aggression. Most sightings have been near open water right before dawn near the island. Bristol advises the public to leave the coyotes alone and not to try to get too close to them if seen. If residents witness unusual or aggressive coyote activity, they should contact the Mountain Lake Police Department at 507-427-2999.
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The archery hunting webinar will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Desiree Holmberg, volunteer with the DNR Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, will share her experience learning to archery hunt. The webinar also will include tips on how to select a hunting compound bow and the bow accessories needed to hunt effectively in the field.
The webinar is a part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series, which aims to give participants quick, relevant information on upcoming seasons and events, and skills to help enjoy these opportunities. The webinars are free, but registration is required. More information is available on the outdoor skills and stewardship page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/discover).