Local News

A two-vehicle crash was reported early Saturday morning August 30th, in Cottonwood County. According to the State Patrol, a Ford Focus traveling eastbound on Highway 60 collided with a semi traveling westbound near Mountain Lake […]

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!  Though it may be known as the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is actually a day to celebrate the achievements of workers. According to History.com, Labor Day originated at a time when working conditions in the U.S. […]

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls and incidents from August 22nd to August 26th. Deputies conducted several traffic stops, responded to reports of harassment and a loud music complaint in […]

Mountain Lake Police Department reported 23 calls from August 17th  to August 23rd. Officers conducted several traffic stops and assisted the Mt Lake Ambulance and other agencies. Officers investigated damage done to a municipal light […]

A unique effort to cover Minnesota schools in prayer is back for its 18th year. The Prayer Zone Partners Circle Tour brings together motorcyclists and prayer partners from across the state to ride, pray, and […]

The Windom Police Department reported 89 calls in the week of August 17th to August 23rd. Officers responded to 4 Animal Calls, 3 Concerns for Welfare, made 2 Motorist Assist. conducted 2 Predatory Offender Checks, […]

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 24 calls from August 18th to August 21st.  Deputies conducted and assisted many traffic stops, with three separate stops being arresting drivers for DUI’s. Deputies responded to 5 commercial burglary […]

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, […]

Mountain Lake Police Department reported 28 calls from August 11th to August 17th. Officers conducted several traffic stops, assisted the Mountain Lake Ambulance on several calls, assisted kids with a snapping turtle, and investigated suspicious […]

Windom Police Department reported a hit and run on a parked trailer on the 17th. Between the hours of 4 pm and 7:15pm a vehicle with a 97 Shore Boat Trailer was parked at Tegels […]