Windom Police Department reported on the 21st at approximately 5:45 pm Officers spoke with a Windom female resident about mail delivery issues pertaining to her moving address. After investigation, the female was advised of her options and was warned not to return to her old address. At 10:42 pm officers responded to a possible fight in the parking lot of the Windom Area Health parking lot. After investigation, an arrest was made on a 45-year-old Windom male for 3 degree DWI/Test refusal.
On March 22nd at 4pm Windom Police Officers received an animal complaint of a dog on the east hill that looked malnourished. After investigation, the dog was in a happy and healthy condition. Then at approximately 6:30pm Officers responded to a residence on the east hill in reference to a noise complaint. After investigation, the complaint was unfounded.
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Murray County Board of Commissioners had a work session earlier this week. Discussion was held on the process of hiring a City Administrator. The Board moved forward on advertising the position for at least one month, in hopes of finding a qualified candidate that would be able to start within a reasonable timetable. The Board put a hold on hiring an interim and will discuss this option at a later date if they feel it necessary.
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The Cottonwood County Historical Society is holding an open house on Sunday March 27th for the opening of the Student Art Show. The exhibit features art work by Senior High Art Students from Mountain Lake Public, Mountain Lake Christian, Red Rock Central Public, Westbrook Walnut Grove Public and Windom Area Public. There are over 40 works of art on display with a variety of mediums. Admission is Free. Open House Hours on Sunday are 2-4pm, light refreshments will be available. The Senior High Art Show will be on exhibit from March 27th to April 23rd. The exhibit is sponsored by the Robert & Helen Remick Endowment.
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Federated Rural Electric, Jackson, announced Eli Hedstrom from Lakefield, won Federated’s free trip to Washington D.C. June 14 through the 19th. Hedstrom is the son of Dale and Mary. Eli is a home-schooled Junior and will be among 1,500 teenagers from across the country participating in Youth Tour, sponsored by electric cooperatives. General Manager Scott Reimer stated, “ Federated is proud to sponsor this contest, it is an investment in our youth and the future. “ According to Reimer, this trip gives local teens exposure to our industry and government in action. Eli will get to tour the D.C. Memorials and sites, witness Congress in Session, visit with legislators and enjoy an evening dinner theater, while learning about cooperatives. Second Place was earned by Senior Paul Troe of Jackson County Central High School he was awarded $150.00 and Third Place went to Katie Hartke a Sophomore at Martin County West High School who was awarded $100.