Community Calendar
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Cottonwood County Driver’s License Exam Station Schedule Update
Effective June 8, the Cottonwood County Driver’s License Exam Station will return to its previous operating schedule of Mondays at the BARC Building in Windom.
This update follows the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s recent announcement restoring standard service hours at select exam stations across the state. The Cottonwood County location will offer written knowledge tests, road tests, and other driver services on Mondays only.
** Tests are by appointment only and scheduled at: dps.mn.gov or by calling 651-201-7777. **
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead by reviewing current requirements before arriving for testing. Updated hours and service information can be found on the Minnesota Exam Station Office Locations page at dps.mn.gov.
Applications for Driver’s License are processed at the Cottonwood County Recorder’s Office Monday thru Friday, appointments recommended. These appointments can be made at cottonwoodcountymn.gov or by calling 507-831-1458.
Restoring the Monday schedule allows us to better serve residents in Cottonwood County and surrounding communities. We appreciate the public’s patience during recent schedule adjustments and look forward to resuming consistent service.
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**Riverfest 2026**
Riverfest RADIO DAYS!!!
Listen to KDOM 1580AM/103.1FM
June 3rd from 4pm-7pm
(Riverfest is owning the station! Hear Interviews and ALL the information on Riverfest)
What: Windom Riverfest Celebration
Who: Riverfest Committee
When: June8th to June 14th
Where: Various Locations in Windom (see schedule for dates, times & locations)
Time: Varies Daily
Details:
Riverfest kicks off on Monday June 8th with Miss Riverfest. and Friday Night the 12th is the Community Cookout with Inflatables, a Pedal Pull, Color Run, Kiddie Parade and most importantly FIREWORKS!!! It is all happening at the Windom High School Grounds. Saturday and Sunday are PACKED full of FUN Activities too!!! Don’t miss out by being apart of it! June 8th through the 14th! Check out Riverfest Facebook Page
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Riverside Days
What: Springfield Riverside Days Celebration
Who: Springfield Chamber of Commerce
When: Wednesday-June 24th to Sunday- June 14th
Where: Various Locations in Springfield (see schedule for dates, times & locations)
Time: Varies Daily
Details: Who is ready to celebrate Riverside Days? A new event this year is the Riverside Days Rumble! The Grande Parade is going back to the prior route of starting at the intersection of Paffrath Avenue and Central Street, north on Spring Avenue and west on Lincoln Street (map coming soon) and the Kiddie Parade is also lining up at the United Methodist Church. Check out the Riverside Days page on the Chamber website https://springfieldmnchamber.org/riverside-days/ for more information including flyers, registration forms and links to Facebook events. Like and Follow our Facebook Page at Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce CVB
RIVERSIDE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Riverside Days-Springfield
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**2026 MN Cattlemen Summer Tour **
Who: Hosted by the Southwest Cattlemen & the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
Where:Lyon County Fairgrounds (504 Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, MN, 56258)
When: Tuesday, July 14th
Cost: Early Bird Registration till Friday June 19th
$30- General Admission (includes breakfast, lunch & steak dinner)
$15- Additional Meal Ticket (for those not attending tour, just having dinner)
FREE- Students and Children
** All ticket sales are final, rain or shine! No reimbursements will be issued. **
DETAILS: All Summer Tour Information including links for Vendor/Sponsor registration and Tour Registration can be found at mnsca.org/summer-tour 2026 Summer Tour Stops include: Loyson Farms – New gable slat barn with pit aeration system; Chandler’s/Triple C Feeders – Bed pack monoslope barns with working system; Delaney Herefords Inc. – Hereford seed stock farm; Weber Land & Cattle – Red angus seed stock farm hosting its own sale – home to renowned painter Michelle Weber; Coon Creek Cattle (owned by Jeremy Larson) – Rotational grazing stop; ADM – A major American global food processing and commodities-trading corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois; Ralco – Based in Marshall, MN. Specialize in providing natural, technology-driven solutions for the agricultural and aquaculture industries, focusing on improving animal nutrition, health and plant production; Todd Meulebroeck – New monoslope slatted barn; Vos Feeders (Danny Vos) – Open yards, cover crops, new load out, working area. Cows run pasture across the road.
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City of Windom Weekly ROAD UPDATE
Recently Completed
Volume 1 | Issue 6| May 29, 2026
Recently Completed
* Subgrade work completed on 1st Avenue from 9th Street to 10th Street. 6” of gravel subbase placed to accommodate local traffic and
businesses.
* Install water/sewer service to 975 1st Avenue.
Coming Up This Week
* Continue subgrade work on 1st Avenue north of 10th Street.
* Begin installing curb and gutter from 6th to 10th Street.
* June 1: Begin water main installation on 1st Avenue starting at 10th Street intersection.
Coming Soon
* Continue subgrade work on 1st Avenue.
* Continue water main work on 1st Avenue from 10th Street to 12th Street.
Recently Completed
* Subgrade work completed on 1st Avenue from 9th Street to 10th Street. 6” of gravel subbase placed to accommodate local traffic and
businesses.
* Install water/sewer service to 975 1st Avenue.
Coming Up This Week
* Continue subgrade work on 1st Avenue north of 10th Street.
* Begin installing curb and gutter from 6th to 10th Street.
* June 1: Begin water main installation on 1st Avenue starting at 10th Street intersection.
Coming Soon
* Continue subgrade work on 1st Avenue.
* Continue water main work on 1st Avenue from 10th Street to 12th Street.
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Mt Lake Summer Reading Program
Who: Mountain Lake Public Library
What: Summer Reading Program
Where: Mountain Lake Public Library, 1054 4th Ave, Mt Lake
Date: 6/1/26-8/1/26 (sign up starts 5/26/26)
Time: Varies – see schedule
DETAILS:
Join Mt. Lake Public Library on their next summer adventure. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story”. This year readers will get down and dirty to uncover amazing reads and prizes. At sign up each reader will receive a welcome bag and a hard hat “token” to begin their excavation of the great reading mines! How deep can you go? How many times will you return? For more information and the schedule this year please visit: https://mountainlakelibrary.org/srp/
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Bike Rodeo
Who: Lakefield Police Department
Where: Lakefield North City Park Tennis Court.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
For: Children ages 12 and under (and their families)
Cost: FREE
DETAILS: Lakefield Police Department Announces 2026 Bike Safety Rodeo: A Day of Fun, Learning, and Adventure for Kids and Families!
Get ready for a wheelie good time! The Lakefield Police Department is thrilled to invite children 12 and under and families to the Lakefield Bike Safety Rodeo a free, action-packed event dedicated to bike and foot scooter safety, learning, and fun. Thanks to a generous $700 grant from the Remick Foundation, this event is rolling out bigger and better than ever! The L.P.D. will also be partnering with Luke Ewald of DVHHS. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to noon at the North City Park Tennis Court. Children ages 12 and under, along with their family, wishing to improve their bike and foot scooter safety, and limited to 50 participants. Join us for hands-on demonstrations, exciting challenges, and helpful tips from Lakefield’s own oƯicers. You’ll master essential cycling and foot scooter skills, learn the rules of the road, and discover the secrets to safe, confident riding. Police Chief Roger D. Pohlman emphasized the significance of the Bike Safety Rodeo, stating, “This program is essential because it provides children with the education and practical experience they need to develop safe cycling and foot scooter habits in a controlled environment. Increased knowledge and skill can help prevent accidents and
foster lifelong safety awareness. I would also like to thank the City Council and the Police Advisory Board for their continued support in making this event possible.” Kids and families can look forward to:
• Interactive classes with colorful, engaging activity pages
• Demonstrations showing the do’s and don’ts of bike handling
• An obstacle course to test your skills
• Safety checks to make sure your bike is road-ready
• Door Prizes
What to expect: Instructional classes will be offered, featuring interactive activity pages to help reinforce safe cycling habits. Demonstrations will show correct and incorrect ways to handle bicycles, helping students build confidence and skill. A bicycle obstacle course will be available for students to test and practice their riding skills in a supervised environment. Don’t miss out, bring your bike, your helmet, and your sense of adventure. Let’s make Lakefield a fun and safe place to ride a bike and foot scooter this summer!
foster lifelong safety awareness. I would also like to thank the City Council and the Police Advisory Board for their continued support in making this event possible.” Kids and families can look forward to:
• Interactive classes with colorful, engaging activity pages
• Demonstrations showing the do’s and don’ts of bike handling
• An obstacle course to test your skills
• Safety checks to make sure your bike is road-ready
• Door Prizes
What to expect: Instructional classes will be offered, featuring interactive activity pages to help reinforce safe cycling habits. Demonstrations will show correct and incorrect ways to handle bicycles, helping students build confidence and skill. A bicycle obstacle course will be available for students to test and practice their riding skills in a supervised environment. Don’t miss out, bring your bike, your helmet, and your sense of adventure. Let’s make Lakefield a fun and safe place to ride a bike and foot scooter this summer!
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Blood Drive
Who: American Red Cross Hosted by Windom Women of Today
Where:Windom Community Center- 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive
When: Wednesday, June 10th
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Register: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Online- www.RedCrossBlood.org enter: WindomMN
Walk-ins welcome but you can secure your time by scheduling an appointment
FLYER: Blood Drive June 10, 2026
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Wild Compass Summer Camps
Who: Wild Compass Environmental Education
What: PreK to 6th Grade Summer Camps
Where: Lakefield
When: Varies Dates and Times go to www.wildcompass.org/summer-camps
For: Children grades PreK to 6th grade
DETAILS: Registration forms can be found below the camp descriptions. Grade ranges are flexible, so children are welcome to attend camps outside their completed grade level. For example, a child who just finished Kindergarten may attend both a PreK-K camp and a 1st–3rd grade camp. Camp t-shirts are available in sizes Youth Extra Small through Adult 3XL and must be preordered by May 20. Free busing may be available through United Community Action in Jackson and Cottonwood Counties, but transportation is contingent upon availability. Scholarships are also available, with the scholarship form included as part of registration. Registrations are due three days prior to camp, and payment must be made before the first day of camp. Cancellations made at least one week before camp will receive a full refund; no refunds will be issued after that time. Plus, Cardinal Point Club Members receive a 10% discount on camps!
To Register and get ALL the information: www.wildcompass.org/summer-camps
PreK-Kindergarten Camps: Wild Compass Camp Flyer