The Windom Police Department reported on the 21st at approximately 11:45pm an officer was informed of a driving complaint on Highway 60 and 16th Street. The Officer witnessed driving conduct and instigated a traffic stop. After investigation an arrest was made of a 47-year-old male from Estherville IA. The case was forwarded to the County Attorney for review of misdemeanor Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol. And on the 22nd at 6pm a call came in about a vehicle driving with its 4-way flashers on and almost collided with a parked vehicle. Windom Police Officer located the vehicle and after investigation, a 66-year-old Windom Male was arrested, and charges are pending per a BCA Blood Kit.
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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday January 3rd at 8:30 am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to call in to listen or join via zoom you can find further information on the Murray County Home Page.
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Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday January 3rd at 9am in the Cottonwood County Courthouse in Windom.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority will hold their meeting Tuesday January 3rd at 9am in the Jackson County Courthouse Commissioners Board Room.
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Fulda City Council will be meeting on Tuesday January 3rd at 5pm in the Fulda Council Chambers.
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USDA Rural Development has funding available for low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.
The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy. Applicants must meet income and credit guidelines and demonstrate repayment ability. The program is available in rural communities of generally 35,000 people or less.
The maximum loan amount is $40,000 at a one percent interest rate, repayable for a 20-year term and can be used to improve or modernize homes and do essential repairs. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to homeowners 62 and older and must be used to remove health or safety hazards, such as fixing a leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing, or replacing a furnace.
Time is limited to receive funds for the current fiscal year. Contact a USDA Rural Development Housing Specialist in your area today, to see if you qualify.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1005 HIGH AVENUE NE 1810 30TH STREET NW, SUITE 3
WILLMAR, MN 56201-2680 FARIBAULT, MN 55021-1843
320-235-5612 ext. 4 507-332-7418 ext. 4
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1424 E COLLEGE DRIVE, SUITE 500
MARSHALL MN 56258-2090
507-537-1401 ext. 4
USDA Rural Development loans and grants provide assistance that supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mn
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Holy Buckets!!! It is the Eve of News Years Eve!!! It seems like it was just yesterday I was preparing for the Eve of Christmas Eve! New Years Eve is kind of a melancholy holiday for me. The older I get the more I appreciate my ability to say enough is enough and go to bed. I remember the days of Banging Pans at Midnight with the kids and then later throwing a New Years Party at the house for all those crazy high schoolers. I always loved knowing where my kids were and that they were in a safe place. They never knew what my intentions of being the kool-aide house were, and that’s okay. Then I remember our first New Years without the kids and we laughed and still banged the pans in spite of their absence then the next few years, we started giving staff the day off and Steve had to sign on so I banged the pans on my own with one of my boys on the other end of the phone… Then they both found girlfriends and staying up to yell Happy New Year just kind of lost its luster… BUT now that I have grandkids… I call them at about 7pm and yell HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! It is a great celebration and I STILL get to go to bed before 10. Now that is what a true and fantastic New Year celebration is all about. I hope that everyone gets to celebrate the New Year like they want too. AND I pray that this New Year brings out the best in all of us. I feel like the last few years have created barriers or excuses not to be polite or kind. It seems as though we have become a society of give me, give me, give me… BUT don’t give anything back in return. Soo I am declaring that is my New Years wish is to have people get back to being decent. Celebrations are safe and fun. And that 2023 fulfills all expectations. AND if that isn’t enough to ponder and you want more… TODAY IS BACON DAY… ON December 30th each year, bacon lovers celebrate one of nature’s favored gifts on Bacon Day! The day reminds us that bacon is not just for breakfast and encourages us to test out various ways to enjoy this culinary marvel. Bacon it just makes the world a better place. If you don’t believe me… Just ask My Sweet Henry… According to him he just can’t fathom a world without bacon…