Jackson County Sheriff’s office reported on the 7th a deputy investigated a theft report in Jackson. The matter remains under investigation. Also, a deputy investigated a school bus stop arm violation in Jackson this matter remains under investigation.
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The Free Merchant Matinees is still going strong this weekend at the Windom Movie Theater. Take a break and come enjoy DC Super Pets on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm. Doors open a half hour prior to showtime.
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Ahhhh SNAP… Today is National Christmas Card Day. Each year around this time, friends and families begin mailing their holiday cards. Christmas Card Day on December 9th serves as a reminder to get your stamps, envelopes, and cards together so you can share your holiday cheer. BUT I again this year have failed because I already know that Christmas Cards will turn into Valentines Day Love Greetings that will ultimately turn into 4th of July Celebration Memos… You think I am kidding, but ask any of my relatives and friends… I am truly THAT person… It doesn’t mean that I don’t care or I am not thinking of everyone, but I have been known to have a card made out, stamped and ready only to find it 2weeks after in a “safe spot”. I love getting cards, I love sending cards, but those who love me know that I am ALWAYS going to be at least a day late!!! And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that today is also National Salesperson Day. I’ll take a hot second to give a shout out to our great Sales Staff… So today if a salesman stops to chat today, remember to say HAPPY SALESPERSON DAY instead of “I don’t want anything.”
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A quick update on the beginning of what the DNR hopes will be another great season at the EAGLE CAM.
News Release:
The beginning of what we hope will be another great season at the eagle cam is upon us. Both adult eagles have been visiting the nest a couple times per day. Recently an attempt at mating was even observed! Luckily, the female appeared to be having none of it at this point. We agree that it is a bit early in the season for that! 😊
The tenth season of the cam has us at DNR thinking back to the last decade of this nest and all the successes and challenges we (and the world!) have watched. We have learned new things about how and when chicks and adults communicate (even through the egg shell!), we have watched the parents defend their family from cold, wind, rain, raccoons and more! We have seen fascinating feeding behavior and tried our best to let nature take it’s course when this got hard to watch. We have all learned so much together.
Many of you have been with us all along. Some of you are brand new! During a time of year when some of us reflect on family and gratitude, the eagle cam team has been reflecting on our gratitude that this wild endeavor, which we decided to try 10 years ago, found so many eager minds. We have heard from you through your phone calls, emails, posts, tweets, art, and songs. We have seen eagle cam fans turn living rooms into viewing theaters and schools touch young minds with the intimacy of what we are able to watch these majestic birds do from just feet away.
We hope this season will be another that brings us to the edge of our seats with all the drama that nature possesses. Through whatever this season brings, we remain your Nongame Wildlife Program. Your Nongame Wildlife Program brings you the passion and science you demand of us, but we can only do this because you support us. You support us in so many ways. Keep it coming eagle cam fans. Your passion, attention, advocacy and, yes, your monetary donations, ensures we can keep bringing you what you want. We are thrilled to go another season’s journey with you. Stay tuned for equipment updates and nest happenings. Buckle up, its going to be quite the ride!
If you want to help, visit MNDNR’s Donating to Nongame Wildlife (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/nongame/donate/index_eagle.html). And don’t forget to sign up for eagle came email updates.
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NEWS RELEASE: Increase Load Limits
MnDOT will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the north frost zone at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.
Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits.
Vehicles will be allowed to operate up to 10 percent over the standard legal maximum loads on unrestricted highways during the winter load increase period. However, trucks must comply with current registration weight laws and not exceed registered gross weight tolerances. Please check with local agencies (cities, counties and townships) prior to increasing any weights on their routes. The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect. A winter weight increase permit is required to take advantage of the 10 percent weight increase on interstate highways only; a permit is not required for state trunk highways.
MnDOT will report start and end dates on its 24-hour automated message center at 1-800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, and locally at 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
For questions about legal axle weight during SLR; Gross Vehicle Weight Schedule, call:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
651-350-2000
For questions about oversize/overweight loads/permitting, call:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations – Oversize/Overweight Permits
651-296-6000
Or email: ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us
All changes are made with a minimum three calendar-day notice.
For the most current information, go to MnDOT’s automated 24-hour message center at 800-723-6543 for the U.S. and Canada, or 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This information is also published on the MnDOT seasonal load limits website at mndot.gov/loadlimits.
For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.
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