The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, August 19th, taking action on a number of items. Commissioners approved a Home Initiative new construction project on Bud Road and adopted a new social media policy, along with purchasing Archive Social software to manage records. They also set local fees for cannabis businesses, with retail applications at $500 and hemp retail registrations at $125. Temporary event fees were set at $500 per event. The board accepted a $31,500 bid from Bluum Technology for upgrades at Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services, and approved the hiring of Jason Jepsen as an appraiser-trainee beginning September 8th. Commissioners also approved August warrants totaling more than $362,000, and accepted an $81,200 bid from Ryan’s Small Engine to purchase the former county highway shop and office in Windom. Other actions included approving conditional turnback timing for MnDOT projects, and paying a per diem for Commissioner Tom Appel for attending a Public Works staff meeting.
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At the Windom City Council meeting on Tuesday, during public comment, representatives from the Fort Belmont Foundation thanked the City Council for donating the historic log cabin currently located in Island Park. Ken Kruse and Craig Hakes said the cabin will be a great addition at Fort Belmont, but delays have pushed back the move. It was originally set for August 1, but the mover was unable to complete the job. A new date hasn’t been set, though organizers hope it will happen closer to September. City officials noted they’d like the cabin moved as soon as possible to avoid interference with the construction on berm work in the park. Kruse and Hakes said they’re eager to get the project done, and once a date is confirmed, the public will be invited to watch the cabin’s relocation.
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It’s been a weird week for me and I have been about a day off all week so I am super happy it is Friday. It’s National Take your Cat to the Vet Day… I don’t have a cat but when my friends tell me what they go through to get their cats anywhere, I’ll say a silent prayer for all you cat owners. I was at the Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic earlier this week and they have this one room dedicated just for cats. They just think of everything! Otis loves going to the vet so today I will hope any of you cat lovers have that kind of celebration today! I broke a tooth the other day and today is National Tooth Fairy Day… Remember when you were a kid and it didn’t matter if you swallowed your tooth or it got lost somehow there was ALWAYS money under your pillow in the morning? I have not been that lucky. EVERY MORNING I look and NOTHING… Just a constant reminder that I have to get into a dentist soon… I do love that it is National Be an Angel Day. They truly live amongst us. Whether it is obvious for you or not, Angels exist and I am blessed beyond measure for all of them that fly around me and guide and save me daily. You never know what someone is going through so BE an Angel today. Smile at a friend, Smile at a stranger, Tell someone that you know that is struggling that you see them. Be the reason someone smiles today. The unearthly angels handle the tough stuff but YOU can be the difference with just a small gesture today!