What a GREAT Radio Auction we had yesterday!!! Over $21,000 in merchandise and services up for grabs!! It was fun and exciting with live bidding and savings galore! IF you were lucky enough to cash in on all the great steals- Certificates will be available to pick up anytime after NOON Today. Office hours are 7am to 4pm. If you need to come after hours, please call us and let us know when you would like to come in, 507-831-3908. Payments can be made by Cash or Check and we do take credit and debit cards but there is an additional fee. Thanks to all of our Sponsors and Community that participated this year. I believe we can say this was one for the books!!! Watch for Daily Deals that will be posted next week on our website.
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Redwood County Sheriff Jason Jacobson released the following Press Release late afternoon yesterday. “On October 16th at approximately 8:15am the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle crash. The crash was located on County State Access Highway 7 at the intersection with 280th Street. This crash involved a 2018 Ford F550 truck operated by 23 year-old Brandon Tusler of Welcome. The second vehicle was a 2023 Blue Bird School Bus owned by 4.0 School Services, Inc, providing service to the Wabasso Public School District. The bus was operated by 72-year-old Edward Aslesen of Milroy MN. The initial investigation indicated that the F550 was traveling North on CSAH 7 prior to the crash. The school bus was traveling east on 280th street and failed to yeild the right of way upon entering the intersection. As a result of the crash, nine passengers on the bus received minor injuries and were transported to the hospital by ambulance or private party.
The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, Wabasso Fire Department and Ambulance Service, CentraCare EMS and North Memorial Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 15th at approximately 9:59am, a minor two vehicle accident with no injuries at the intersection of Highway 60 and 10th Street. Officers also received a report of a possible theft that turned into a possible burglary after investigation in the 1100 Block of Prospect Ave. The Reporting Party stated that he got home from work around 7pm on the 16th and took his dog for a walk around 8pm. The victim had left his wallet on the coffee table in his residence and stated he had left the door unlocked while on his walk. He returned at approximately 9pm to find his wallet missing. The Reporting Party stated there was no cash in his wallet, just cards and a $1,000 dollar check issued to him from the company he works for. The officer encouraged the victim to cancel all cards and requested his company cancel his check. This matter remains under investigation.
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported 7 calls in the week of October 7th to October 13th. Officers conducted three separate welfare checks, issued an ordinance violation letter and checked on a report of an individual laying in the street, officers were unable to Locate because individual was gone on arrival. Officers took a report of a missing juvenile that was later found safe with family and checked on a suspicious vehicle. An officer arrested a party for domestic assault.
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The Sons of Norway Meeting tonight will have a potluck at 6pm followed by the 7pm Lodge meeting that will feature a tour of the Cottonwood County Historical Museum. October is Sons of Norway Foundation Month. The Sons of Norway Foundation is dedicated to funding activities that preserve and promote Norwegian heritage, positively affect members, and make Sons of Norway communities a more vibrant place to live. Be it through a student’s scholarship for study, a cultural exchange experience, or assisting lodges to provide quality programs and community events – the Sons of Norway Foundation is true to its mission. The Lodge meeting will be at the Cottonwood County Historical Museum, located at 812 4th Ave in Windom.
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