Today, we pause to reflect and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose fight for equality, justice, and peace continues to inspire us today. Today is a day of celebrating Dr. King’s dream of a world united in peace and fairness. Dr. King, who led the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 60s, is best known for his leadership in the struggle to end racial segregation and discrimination. His most famous moment came in 1963, when he delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington, calling for a future where all people would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. This Federal Holiday has many Americans taking part in “a day of service” to honor Dr. Kings vision of community involvement by volunteering in local efforts. Dr. King’s message is not just a part of history; but a call to action for all of us, reminding us to continue the fight for equality and justice in every form.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 14th at approximately 1 am an officer was connected to a Windom Female that stated she was recently in an apartment in the 1400 block of 17th Street consuming alcohol with a person that was under court conditions that prohibited him from consuming alcohol and that she had been raped. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 22-year-old Morgan MN man for 5th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Nonconsensual and False Imprisonment, pending review by the County Attorney’s Office. On the 16th at 9:44am officers responded to the Windom ALC School for a fight between two male students, in which the school staff had separated. After investigation, the removal of a 16-year-old student from school who was released to his mother. The Case has pending charges of 5th Degree Assault, pending review by the County Attorney’s Office.
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There are several meetings scheduled for tomorrow January 21st.
- Murray County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage.
- Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
- The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
- Mountain Lake Public Schools at 5:30pm at the School in Room #101. Agenda will include the 2025 Pay Equity Report, Postings for teaching positions, revisions of the 2024-25 Budget and Assigning Spring Extra-Curricular Assignments
- The St James City Council at 5:30pm in James City Hall – Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of St James’s YouTube Channel.
- Mt Lake City Council at 5:45pm in the Mt Lake City Hall.
- Windom City Council at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Windom’s YouTube Channel.
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BARC has Date Night all ready for you. It’s BINGO Night at BARC tomorrow, Tuesday January 21st. Grab your significant other, your friends and neighbors and anyone else you can think of and come for the fun and delicious bars and popcorn. It’s an affordable evening of FUN and chance to win and see others. Doors open at 6 and Play begins at 6:30. Don’t worry if you can’t be there right at 6:30pm because this Fundraiser for the BARC allows players to enter prior to the start of each game. Get your Benjamins lined up because it is CASH ONLY. $1 per card per game. Please remember that only persons 18 or older may participate as a player. You definitely will impress your date if you bring them to the BARC for BINGO! Come join the Fun at the BARC in the West Gym located 1012 5th Ave
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