Mountain Lake Police Department reported 8 calls in the week of January 29th to February 4th. Officers cited a 42-year-old female from Windom for Driving after Revocation and assisted another agency with a Domestic Assault. A 32-year-old male from Mountain Lake was cited for trespassing and then arrested on an outstanding warrant. Officers cited a 23-year-old male from Mountain Lake for Driving After Revocation and handled a disturbance call, with the parties were being separated. An officer took a driving complaint and handled two juveniles harassing each other and took a report of a scam
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February is American Heart Health Month. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you know what, you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle is being aware of your risk factors, making positive decisions, and taking action to lower your risk of developing heart disease. You may also increase your general health and well-being by practicing prevention.
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The Windom City Council met on Tuesday. The Council heard from City Department Leaders learning that the flood map revision maps are in the hands of FEMA now, and will hopefully will have the review complete by March so the new maps would be published and conduct a 90-day public comment period. The Council approved the Final Plan for the Unit Development for the South Cottonwood Lake Subdivision the map of this area is available through viewing the Council packet. According to Councilwoman Jenny Quade, a letter of agreement was approved for the Building Official Services to continue as a part-time employee during the transition to hire a new person. Resolutions approving Amendments to the Fees & Charges Schedule were approved.
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The Cottonwood County Commissioners met on Tuesday. Commissioners approved to make a change to condition #4 of the CUP granted to the Red Rock Quarry, which would restrict all traffic to 270th and 280th Street west of the quarry entrance to Highway 71. They also adopted a resolution of appointing the staff of the Auditor/Treasurers office to the ballot board. The Commissioners signed the engagement letter for the Fiscal Year 2023 audit services. They also motioned to allow County Attorney and Commissioner Gravley to begin discussions with Jackson County regarding a Victim Witness Person. The Board accepted the resignation from Casey Mork-Schofield as Assistant County Attorney effective March 4, 2024 and to approved to advertise to fill the position of Assistant County Attorney. The low bid for the overlays this upcoming year were awarded to Central Specialties Inc in the amount of $1,838,337.80 (One Million, Eighthundred-thirty eight thousand and three hundred thirty seven dollars and 80 cents). Nick Klisch was designated at the Title VI (6) Coordinator. The Commissioners approved the contract with Ethan Quade for $950/year for the next 5 years for rights to mow the Schoper Bush reservoir for hay and also approved the mowing contracts with Cory Ulferts and Russ Janssen for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 mowing seasons. All hires presented were approved pending successful completion of all hiring requirements. After discussion the Cottonwood County Commissioners adopted a resolution in opposition to redesigning the state flag and seal.
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