The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 14th at approximately 12:30am a deputy responded to a report of loud music at an apartment complex in Jackson at 8:24 am a deputy responded to a 911 report of an ongoing domestic disturbance between a driver and the passenger in a vehicle travelling on MN 60 near Heron Lake. Later in the afternoon at approximately 3:10pm Dispatch received a report of damage to the RR cross arm on MN 60 at the Brewster Soybean Processors plant. Union Pacific was notified and dispatched a crew to fix it. Early evening a deputy responded to a report of a 39 year old homeless male that had been dropped off a Jefferson bus at the Jackson bus stop. The party had no means of continuing across the state and was hoping to continue travelling north and east. The deputy gave the party a ride to the county line where they met a Watonwan County deputy to continue with the transport. To end the evening at 11:37pm a deputy assisted the Jackson Ambulance with a medical call.
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The Mountain Lake Police Department there were 17 calls in the week of March 6th to March 12th. Officers assisted other agencies and handled nine separate vehicle calls, assisted with a warrant arrest, handled a burglary and fire alarm with both being false alerts. An officer took a report of a scam and handled an animal call. Officers also took a report of a parking violation and a suspicious person call which in both incidences they were gone on arrival and officers assisted another agency with debris in a roadway and conducted a welfare check.
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There will be a Blood Drive at Sanford Medical Center on Monday April 3rd from 1-4pm Donors must be at least 16 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. If you are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, a cold or the flu, you will be asked not to donate. To schedule your appointment, log onto www.cbblifeblood.org click on “events” April 3rd Sanford Jackson Medical Center or call 605-331-3222. You can impact local lives in your community by donating the gift of life!
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University on the The Priaire, Southwest Research & Outreach Center near Lamberton immerses students in hands-on activities related to different sciences. Tracks are led by university faculty and area professionals. Youth entering grades 7th through 13 are invited to explore science-based careers at University on the Prairie. Cost to participate is $50. New this year will be housing options. Dates will be July 26th and 27th. For more information contact the Extension Office at 507-831-4022 or e-mail mohrh002@umn.edu
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