The Minnesota State Patrol reported on July 26th at approximately 1:20pm a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 60 and 6th Street in Windom. A 2020 Buick driven by an 88 year old woman from Heron Lake was northbound on Highway 60 and a 2016 Kia driven by a 26 year old woman from Windom was eastbound on 6th Street when the two vehicles collided at the intersection. The Heron Lake woman was taken to Windom Area Hospital by Ambulance with what is thought to be non-life threatening injuries. Outside agencies assisting were the Windom Fire and Ambulance and Police Department and the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 26th at 12:07 am Deputies conducted a welfare check on an individual seen standing on the I-90 overpass at Alpha. The party was transported to the Jackson Medical Center. Then at approximately Noon, Deputies responded to a report of several horses and goats wandering around in yards in Wilder. Around 7:30pm a Deputy reported to a report of harassment and then at approximately 10:10pm Deputies assisted the Lakefield PD with a disturbance.
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The Jeffers City Council met on the 25th and approved the building permit on Whited Street. The Council also adopted Resolution #2022-05 by appointing election judges for the August 9th primary and the November 1st general election and designating polling place and setting of polling hours. In final business for the evening, the council discussed and decided to send out a letter in regards to burning of garbage within city limits.
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Windom’s Night to Unite has set its date for Tuesday August 2nd from 5-7 down in the City Square.
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Don’t Miss the Free Matinee Movie at the Windom Theaters TODAY. Starting at 1:30 BOLT will be featured. BOLT is a dog that has spent his entire life on the set of an action-adventure television series, and he really believes he has super powers. When his beloved co-star Penny, is replaced with another actress, BOLT thinks she has been kidnapped and runs away from the set to rescue her. BOLT teams up with an Alley Cat named Mittens and a SUPER-FAN of his TV Show- Rhino the Hamster as he travels across America from Hollywood to New York to rescue his “girl”.
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Motorists are advised to expect delays on Highways 4, 14, 30, 71, 75, 83, 91, 109, 169, and I-90 in southcentral and southwest Minnesota beginning Monday, August 1, weather permitting, as crews apply a seat coat to protect the treated highways from the harsh Minnesota weather.
The impacted highway portions in our listening areas include:
- Highway 4
- North of Sleepy Eye, from Highway 68 to just south of 280th Street
- North of Sleepy Eye, from 280th Street Highway 19 near Fairfax
- Iowa border to southwest of Sherburn
- Highway 71: Windom to Highway 30 east of Jeffers
- Highway 75: 1 mile south of I-90 to Luverne
- I-90
- Eastbound I-90 from Sherburn to Fairmont
- Eastbound I-90 from Worthington to 10 miles east of Worthington
- Eastbound I-90 south of Lakefield to west of Jackson
Traffic will be controlled with flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should expect delays, drive with caution, and watch for workers, equipment, and traffic control devices. The seal coat is a preventative maintenance measure that provides a protective layer, reducing deterioration due to sun and moisture. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and be alert for loose gravel and oil in these areas.
The sealcoating process for each highway segment will take one to two days. Crews will then return a couple weeks later to paint final striping, which will be done under traffic. The entire project will be completed by early September, depending on weather and material availability.
For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
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Bear hunters who enter the lottery for bear hunting licenses should check to see if they were selected for a license. The DNR has mailed postcards to lottery winners and hunters can also check the DNR website to see if they were selected. The deadline to purchase a bear license is Monday, Aug. 1. Surplus licenses will be available at noon Thursday, Aug. 4. Bear baiting may begin Friday, Aug. 12, and the hunting season is Thursday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 16. Find more details on the DNR bear hunting page (mndnr.gov/Hunting/Bear).
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Storden Town Days starts tomorrow at 6pm with the Opening of the Beer Gardens and the Storden Area Men’s Club Burger Stand and dance the night away at the Storden Firemen’s Street Dance from 9-1am. Featuring Canyon Cowboys. Saturday is packed full of fun entertainment, fun events and Food!!! Storden Town Days This Friday and Saturday.