Mountain Lake Police Department reported 25 calls from July 14th to July 20th. Officers conducted several traffic stops, investigated burglary alarms, assisted other agencies with accidents and assisted Mountain Lake Ambulance and Fire Department with gas line leak in the 600 Block of 8th Street N. For a full listing of all calls for the Mountain Lake Police Department click on link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department July 14th to July 20th
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Four individuals were transported to Worthington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on the 15th following a crash on eastbound Interstate 90 near milepost 28 in Olney Township in Nobles County. The incident occurred at approximately 6:43 p.m. when two eastbound vehicles struck a buckle in the road. The crash involved a 2023 Buick Envision and a 2019 Honda Pilot. Road conditions at the time were dry. The occupants of the Buick Envision, a 71-year-old male driver and a 71-year-old female passenger, as well as the occupants of the Honda Pilot, a 76-year-old male driver and a 77-year-old female passenger, were all wearing seat belts and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Responding agencies included the Adrian Police Department, Adrian Fire Department, Nobles County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. On the 17th at 4:22pm on MN Highway 19 at Camp Ave in Redwood County a 2009 Pontiac Torrent driven by a 74-year-old female from Boyd was traveling westbound on MN Highway 19, when it went off of the roadway at Camp Ave., and struck a power pole. Road conditions were reported as dry, the driver was wearing a seatbelt and was taken to Marshall Hospital with what was thought to be non-life-threatening injuries. Outside agencies assisting were Milroy FD, Redwood CSO, and North Ambulance.
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Windom Area Health is inviting the public to attend its annual Community Health Fair on Wednesday, July 23, at 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom. The event will run from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is free to attend. With over 40 informational and interactive booths, the fair will offer a wide range of health and wellness resources for people of all ages. Attendees can expect to connect with local healthcare providers, learn about medical services and healthy living, and participate in screenings and demonstrations. To make the morning even more enjoyable, Windom Area Health will be serving a free hot breakfast to all attendees. In addition, there will be raffle prizes valued at over $100 and special discounts on lab tests offered exclusively during the event. For example there will be a Community Health Fair Special for a complete (CBC,CMP and Lipid Test for only $100; this test does recommend for Fasting 12 hours prior to your test) There are 15 other lab tests that are available also. The fair provides an excellent opportunity for residents to take charge of their health and explore services available in the community. Whether you’re looking for general wellness tips, specific health resources, or just a healthy start to your day, the Windom Community Health Fair promises something for everyone. For more information, visit www.windomareahealth.org or call Windom Area Health directly at 507-831-2400.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reopening its Grassland Conservation Reserve Program to help protect grasslands, pastures, and other open lands, while still allowing for grazing. Now through August 8th, landowners and operators can apply. In exchange for using conservation practices—like haying, grazing, or creating wildlife habitats, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide annual rental payments. To find out how to apply, contact your local USDA Service Center or visit www.farmers.gov/service-center-locator You can also get program details at www.fsa.usda.gov.