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Mountain Lake Police Department had 8 calls in the week of September 18th to the 24th.  Police Officers delt with a minor accident involving two people backing out of their driveways and colliding. No injuries and […]

Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 60 calls in the week of September 18th through the 24th. Deputies conducted 8 Civil Processes, worked 2 Accidents without injuries, had 3 Driving Complaints, investigated 2 Suspicious Activities, and […]

The Office of the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office by Sheriff Jason Purrington released the following Press Release in reference to a Farm Accident. On September 24th at approximately 3:06pm Cottonwood County Dispatch received a 911 […]

Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Harvest season is ramping up […]

The search continues for 81-year-old Jeanine Jackson, from Sanborn, MN. According to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office, Volunteer Search groups continue along with personnel from numerous law enforcement agencies, and fire departments.  Jeanine suffers from […]

Drugged driving arrests are significantly up in Minnesota. New numbers from the DPS show drugged driving arrests went up 96-percent throughout the state between 2018 and 2022. Public Safety officials say its important for residents […]

Windom Police Department reported on the 18th an Officer was directed to meet with a Windom Resident concerning vandalism to their pickup truck that had blue magic marker writing on the back gate with “HOCO” […]

Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 53 calls in the week of September 10th through the 17th. Deputies conducted 13 Civil Processes, had 5 Animal Calls, had 1 Pursuit of vehicle Fleeing an Officer, went on […]

Believe it or not, but we are heading into Flu Season! And that means it is time to start thinking about getting your flu shot. The influenza vaccine, or flu shot, is the best weapon […]

FRIDAY 9-15-23 There is a rumor going around the community about cougars attacking domestic animals and killing livestock. I had the opportunity to speak directly with the MN DNR Regional Wildlife Manager, Dave Trauba, and […]