Windom Police Department reported on the 14th at 3:50pm they received a damage to property call. An officer responded to the 500 block of Prospect Ave regarding a kitchen window that was shot at. Upon arrival, the officer was shown the window and he observed a small hole in the outside pane of glass. Upon investigation it appeared it was likely a BB that was shot at the window. There was also another hole in the siding next to the window.
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The Jeffers City Council met on the 13th. The Council reviewed and approved the 2023 Jeffers Fire pay. The Council then approved the 2024 Liquor and cigarette licenses and Mayor Prins reported that an unlicensed camper was removed from a property on Courthouse Avenue.
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I read an exciting release from the DNR. The Eagle Cam is BACK!!!! For the 2023 Season. The nest is gone, but the eagles and the camera remain. Even though there is not a nest, the eagle pair still frequents the same territory. Since the nest fell, they have continued to be seen by photographers in the area as well as by DNR staff monitoring the camera. The hope is to keep the camera touring locations in the area where there has been eagle activity or perching. It is a great chance to immerse yourself in eagle habitat and visit the other wildlife that utilize the natural area. Just a quick recap the Eagle Cam season began as usual in November 2022. The same pair as the previous season were tending their nest. They laid two eggs in February. One of the eggs broke shortly thereafter. They continued to incubate the remaining egg through spring snowstorms and endured intense Minnesota spring weather. On April 1, 2023, almost a foot of heavy, wet snow fell. The branch that had held the nest for 20 years finally gave way and the nest fell in the morning of April 2. Staff immediately went to the site and found that the one-week-old chick did not survive the fall. Whether live or on the YouTube recording, watching the nest fall was difficult for many. In the vicinity of our webcam’s featured nest, there were three other eagle nests that fell that day, as well as many trees. The viral image of the incubating, snow-covered female illustrates the unpredictability of Minnesota’s weather, but eagles are resilient and the pair were spotted in the area many times during the subsequent months. This is normal, as eagles are very loyal to their territory. The EagleCam is such an awesome learning experience. I am infatuated and hooked on watching through the eye of the lense. According to the DNR a new nest will be broadcasted in the future but it is a challenge to install a camera at an eagles nest but did you know that Minnesota has the largest population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states, so there is no shortage! They are dedicated to installing the camera at a new eagle nest by next season and encourage everyone to stay tuned for more information as their efforts progress.
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The St James Compost Site will be closing for the season. Today from 8am to 5pm and Saturday from 8am-5pm are the final days to be open. The Compost Site will be available to use for free.
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It is FRIDAY and it is the 17th of November… I warned everyone that in a blink of an eye time was going to start flying by. November 17th is a pretty celebrated day! I learned that today is Zinfandel Day, I must say that I sampled a few at the Wine Tasting the other night that Riverbend Liquor put on… If you didn’t attend you really did miss out on a pretty good time. The food was so pretty and good and the sense of community was amazing and fun and I cannot believe how many different vendors there were. I tip my hat to both Riverbend Liquor and the Community Center for organizing and putting on a great evening of fun and showing off all the unique types of wines, liquors and beers. Bravo… It’s also national homemade bread day and National Rueben day. Steve loves a good Rueben, me? I’m with Weird Al Yankovich in the thought process of I hate sauerkraut!!! Sing it with me!!! Surprisingly enough today is also Unfirend Day. I guess on this day, you can unfriend people without remorse.. Personally, if they aren’t bringing any joy to you on any level, don’t just wait till today to do it!!! Be grateful and thankful all the blessings that are presented to you on a daily basis and just toss that negative vibe out the door!!! Vincent Van Gogh said, “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” AND that brings me to my final National Day today. It is National Hiking Day! Find the beauty, Find the positive Vibe, Find the inner peace of love in your heart. Get out and take a hike!