4-18-23 Soil Temperatures are reported from the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.
Today’s soil temperatures at the 4 inch depth are: 56 degrees maximum and 48 minimum temperature.
Soil Temperatures are brought to you by: MN Soybean Processors and Country Pride Cooperative Services
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TODAY IS THE DAY FOR THE KDOM Radio Auction. Live Auction starts at 3pm with the final Live Bid will be 5:50pm. There is still time to call Joe to get your Bidding Number at 507-831-3908. You can view all the items by going to the KDOM Website at www.windomradio.com All items are listed in alphabetical order. Listen to 1580 AM/ 103.1 FM and 94.3 FM and get the Spring Deals of the Season. There is something for everyone. Remember you can download KDOM or Hot Country AP by going to your App Store and searching KDOM Radio or Hot Country 94.3. Take us wherever you go and get fantastic deals on the Radio Auction TODAY starting at 3pm.
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Tragedy struck yet another family in our listening area. One-year-old Madden Hein, of Lakefield succumbed to his injuries from a fall out of a third-story window on Saturday at the Club House Hotel & Suites on Louise Avenue in Sioux Falls SD. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Madden’s Dad, Alex Hein who is a Jackson County Central High School social studies teacher and boys basketball head coach, said he died late Monday. Alex went onto say, “It is with heavy hearts to say that our sweet baby boy Madden gained his angel wings late on April 15th, we miss him so much and we are having a hard time processing this all.” Alex added that his son Madden’s organs are being donated to help others and that “Our little boy is a real life superhero.” A GoFundMe is set up and Leading Edge Credit Union is taking donations to help the family with costs. The fundraising page says the Heins are expecting a new baby this August, and that Madden Hein is also survived by his 3-year-old sister.
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Department’s search and recovery came to an end yesterday at approximately 11:25am when they recovered the missing juvenile on Eagle Lake. According to Cottonwood County Sheriff Jason Purrington, the juvenile was located in approximately 4 ½ feet of water. The juvenile was transported to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office. Purrington stated further information should be released sometime today. Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, Renville County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota DNR, Mt Lake Fire Department and the Windom Fire Department.
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported 10 calls in the week of April 8th to April 14th.
An officer took a report of possible harassment and threats and also took a report of a scam. An officer handled an assault report with possible charges or referral for the juveniles involved. Officers conducted two separate welfare checks and took a report of package tampering through United States Postal Service. Mt Lake Police assisted MN State Patrol with a warrant arrest during a traffic stop and tried to locate a driving complaint. An officer made a warrant arrest and handled a verbal domestic where the parties were separated.
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The Jeffers City Council met on the 8th. The Council read and discussed the contract for an engineering service proposal from Pinpoint Engineering regarding the new Fire Hall. The Council, City Attorney and Auditing Firm Burkhardt & Burkhardt proposed the following questions for the proposal: • Trees • Site Preparation • Local Contractors for inside work • Water/Sewer • Storm Drains • Building Drainage in which Lance Holmen, Maintenance, reported he had not heard back about the pump at sewer pond. Approval for the contract was tabled until questions and concerns can be addressed.
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MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season
MANKATO, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this spring should watch for large farm equipment moving from farm to farm for planting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Since 2021, there have been 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota, resulting in eight deaths and 171 injuries.
“Farmers need our highways to prepare and plant fields at this time of year. Sunrise and sunset can also reduce visibility of farm equipment while driving. Drivers should slow down and prepare to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural, two-lane roads,” said Brian Sorenson, state traffic engineer.
Farm equipment is large and heavy, making it hard for operators to accelerate, slow down and stop. The equipment also makes wide turns and sometimes crosses over the center line. In addition, farm vehicles can create large blind spots, making it difficult for operators to see approaching vehicles.
Motorists should:
- Slow down and watch for farm equipment, particularly at dusk and dawn on two-lane rural roads
- Use caution when approaching farm equipment
- Watch for debris dropped by farm equipment
- Drive with headlights on at all times
- Wait for a safe place to pass
Farm equipment operators should:
- Use lights and flashers to make equipment more visible
- Use slow-moving vehicle emblems on equipment traveling less than 30 mph
- Consider using a follow vehicle when moving equipment, especially at night
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Doris Degenstein, Public Affairs Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Transportation │ 2151 Bassett Drive │ Mankato, MN 56001
T: 507-304-6107│ Email: doris.degenstein@state.mn.us │ www.dot.state.mn.us