Mountain Lake Police Department reported 25 calls from January 20th to January 25th. Officers conducted traffic stops, assisted the ambulance and responded to suspicious vehicles and person calls. For a full listing of all calls reported for the Mountain Lake Police Department click on link below.
Mt Lake Police Department January 20th-25th
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The University of Minnesota Extension Winter Crops Day and Small Grains Program is now taking registrations. The program is set for Thursday, February 20th in the 4-H Building in Slayton from 9am to 3pm. According to Extension Educator, Liz Stahl, whether you farm or work with farmers, this program is a great opportunity to hear the latest University-based research and information around corn, soybean and small grain production issues and management strategies. The morning session will highlight corn and soybean production systems while the afternoon session will focus on small grains. Stahl went on to say, to ensure adequate program materials and food are available, please register by noon Tuesday, Feb. 18th on the UMN website www.z.umn.edu/2025WinterCropsDay or call the Murray County Extension Office at 507-836-6927. Thanks to the generous support from local sponsors, there is no cost to attend the program.
Full Press Release Below:
News Release – Register now for the Winter Crops Day & Small Grains Program in Slayton
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A.C.E of Southwest Minnesota is looking for Hospice Volunteers. Becoming a Hospice Volunteer, allows you to be a source of support and care for patients and their families during challenging times. If you have a heart for helping others and want to be part of something truly special. If you’d like to join a team of dedicated hospice volunteers and bring comfort and companionship to those in need. For more information, call Emily at 507-831-1803.
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This is a reminder to be aware and very cautious about ice. Ice is not uniform; variations in thickness and quality can present hidden dangers. The general rule is to always check the thickness of ice before stepping onto it. The following guidelines represent the minimum thickness needed to safely support various activities on clear, solid ice:
- 2 inches or less: Stay off.
- 4 inches: Safe for foot traffic and ice fishing.
- 5 inches: Safe for snowmobiles or ATVs.
- 8-12 inches: Safe for small cars or light trucks.
- 12-15 inches: Safe for medium trucks.
A critical aspect to remember is that white ice, or “snow ice,” is about half as strong as clear ice. When navigating areas with snow cover, particularly around pressure ridges or near inlets and outlets, extra caution is required.
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