The Cottonwood Country Fair continues through the weekend. It’s another day full of 4H at the fair. Here is Crystal Reath, the Cottonwood County 4-H coordinator with the schedule of events. Don’t forget the 4-H Food Stand is open to satisfy all your tastebuds!!!
Support our local 4H this by participating in the Cottonwood County Fair activities and food stand. Tonight is the Rib Eye steak dinner at the 4H food stand. Don’t miss it.
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Application deadlines for special State Park Youth Deer hunts is August 18th. Hunters aged 12 to 15 can apply. Several state parks in Southwest Minnesota will again be hosting youth firearms deer hunts. Camden, Blue Mounds, Lake Shetek, Kilen Woods, and Sibley State Parks will all host hunts this fall. These hunts are for successful applicants only. Interested youth hunters must apply for a special lottery by Aug. 18 at any ELS license vendor, or online at http://mndnr.gov/buyalicense According to Camden State Park Supervisor, “Too many of one animal or plant species in an area can start to throw off the balance of other species in that area, and when there are too many deer in a park, they feed too much on certain trees and native plants, so occasionally we allow deer hunts as a way to protect natural resources and bring the deer population back into better balance.”
For a list of all state parks and recreation areas that are hosting special hunts, visit the DNR website. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/special-deer-hunts.html contact the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us or call 888-646-6367 (Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4:30pm).
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Minnesota State Patrol reported on Wednesday the 9th at approximately 7:15pm there was a two vehicle accident in Jackson County injuring two people. A 21 year old male from Heron Lake was driving a 2012 Chevy Camaro and traveling southbound on County Road 9 when he collided with a 2005 International Semi driven by a 25 year old male from Clements that was traveling westbound on Highway 60. The driver of the Chevy and a 19 year old female from Round Lake that was a passenger both sustained non-life threatening injuries. The driver was taken to Windom Area Hospital and the passenger was transported to Sanford Worthington Medical Center. The driver of the Semi was not injured. Assistance was provided by the Jackson County Sheriffs Office, Windom Ambulance and Heron Lake Fire Department.
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The Jackson County Sheriffs Department reported 19 calls from August 7th to the 9th. Deputies assisted Jackson Ambulance with 3 separate medical calls, conducted welfare checks, responded to burglary and a carbon monoxide detector alarm which were both false alarms. Conducted 2 traffic stops. Deputies also took a report of tires and a tv being illegally dumped in a ditch east of Jackson in Wisconsin Township, responded to a disturbance in Jackson and responded to a report of someone receiving threats of violence at an apartment complex in Jackson. There was another report of someone receiving threats of violence in Jackson and after investigating a 38-year-old male from Alpha was arrested on Threats of Violence charges. A deputy responded to a report of a transient walking on CR 15 in Delafield Township. A 29-year-old homeless male with a last known address of Orlando, FL was located. He was trying to continue moving south through MN. A deputy received a report of vandalism to a parked vehicle in Jackson this matter remains under investigation and a deputy responded to a report of a baggy possibly containing illegal drugs in it in a parking lot in Jackson.
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The Jeffers City Council met in regular session on July 24th The council adopted the resolution authorizing application for grant navigation support for the city. Maintenance Director, Lance Holmen asked the council to approve the purchase of a John-Deere Lawn Tractor for $350, which was by unanimous vote. The council then approved to hire C & L Seal Coat to patch and seal streets and tennis court at the park for an estimated $25,000 and to hire Pinpoint Corporation to write a grant for a new fire truck.
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Did you know that today in 1992 the Mall of America officially opened with 330 stores. It still remains as the largest shopping mall in the United States. I totally remember my first experience at the Mall of America we took the boys and were totally overwhelmed with all the stuff to do. BUT we did hit Lego world, the Walt Disney Shop, we found the Chapel, bought goodies at the candy stores and had an absolute ball at Camp Snoopy. The souvenirs from that trip remained on my guys’ shelves until we took them down to move… Today is also National Sons and Daughters Day. Facebook would have you believe that they are two separate days but according to my research, it is one day to celebrate your children- male or female… BUT I still don’t understand why because EVERY DAY you should be telling your kids how absolutely wonderful and proud you are to be their parent! That’s my opinion and I am sticking to it… I had to laugh when I saw that today is National Presidential Joke Day. We have gotten to a point in life that no one can really joke around because of being politically correct and not hurting someones feelings just because they don’t agree… THEN I saw it and thought, ode to go back to the “good old days”… BACK in 1984 President Ronald Regan joked during a sound check that he has “Signed legislation that would outlaw Russia forever… We begin bombing in five minutes..” YEP that was a classic… Couldn’t do that today in 2023 BUT Today is Presidential Joke Day so officially it should be okay that I shared. If you want to find me to give me an earful.. I’ll be at Cottonwood Lake with my feet in the sand and my bucket by my side celebrating National Play in the Sand Day today…