5/5/2022
Mountain Lake Police Department reported 11 calls this past week. On May 1st officers checked on a report of a suspicious person that turned out to be unfounded. On April 30th officers handled a welfare check concerning a suicidal person. And an officer issued a 27 year-old male a dog at large citation. Dog had been observed at large on Midway Road. On April 29th Mt Lake Police Officers took a report of an attempted vehicle break in. This is still under investigation. A report of damage to a drinking fountain in City Park was taken and an Officer took a report of suspicious activity by way of phone. On the April 28th Mt Lake Police Officers returned lost property. An officers took a report of a theft of four new tires. On the 27th, officers assisted other agency with removing debris from the intersection of Highway 60 and County Line. Officers also on this date, handled a dog at large call at Mt Lake Public Schools. On April 25th Mt Lake Police Officer handled a suicide threat.
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Worthington’s new movie theater- “Grand Theater” will open their doors to the public on Friday May 6th.
According to Todd Fanger, president of The Movie Guy and West Mall Theatres, Inc. “the unprecedented global pandemic threw the movie theatre business into turmoil in 2020 and 2021, and they are thrilled to have been able to partner with the City of Worthington to open one of the first new movie theatres constructed in the country during this time. Fanger went onto say they are grateful for the patience of the City and its residents as they worked to get this beautiful facility ready to show movies. The operators of the New Grand Theatre previously ran the city’s Northland Cinema 5 from 2007 to 2015 until that facility was forced to close due to the deteriorating condition of the old mall
Patrons arriving at the New Grand Theatre will be welcomed into the spacious lobby where a life-size photo mural reproduction of the original Grand Theatre in downtown Worthington pays homage to the history of moviegoing in the City. The black quartzite concession counter and colorful lighting offers traditional movie treats in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Inside, the five auditoriums at the New Grand Theatre feature luxury electric recliner seating, state-of-the-art Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection equipment, and immersive 6- and 8-channel surround sound. The two large auditoriums boast screens that are over 40’ wide, and the three other auditoriums feature screens that are nearly 30’ wide for a stunning movie experience that is unmatched in southern Minnesota. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” will be played on three of its five screens. The other two screens will feature the animated family blockbuster “The Bad Guys”, and the adult drama “Father Stu” starring Mark Wahlberg. A movie hotline will be available in the future by calling (507) 343-0633. The theatre’s Facebook page is active now at https://www.facebook.com/New-Grand-Theatre-109456675090347 . The theatre website, which will debut this week, is at www.newgrandtheatre.com . For further information, please contact: Todd Frager, President The Movie Guy / West Mall Theatres, Inc. dba The New Grand Theatre 1631 Darling Drive Worthington, MN 56187 605-480-8633 cell www.newgrandtheatre.com
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April Weather Stats as of 5/3/22
The monthly weather statistics have been reported for the city of Windom in April. The information is compiled by a local weather observer and reported to the National Weather Service Office in Sioux Falls.
April was comparable to 2021 for precipitation reporting 1 and 77 hundreths of an inch of precipitation versus an inch and 65 hundreths in 2021, and 1.7 inches of snowfall verses just a trace of snowfall in April of 2021. The high temperature was 79 degrees on April 24th with the average high for the month being 50.4 degrees. The low for the month was 20 degres on April 19th. The average low for the month was just below freezing at 31.8 degrees.
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Windom Women of Today will be coordinating a Red Cross Blood Drive May 24th at the Windom Community Center located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive Windom. Donors of all blood types- especially Type O and those giving platelets are urged to make an appointment to give now to help make sure hospital shelves are stocked for the summer months. Blood donations will be taken from 1:30-6:30pm. To schedule an appointment go online to RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-733-2767
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Chamber Business Members are ready to kick off the Spring Plant Give-Away in Springfield. Participating merchants are ready with lots of fresh ideas for Spring. Shop Springfield and register at participating businesses for your chance to win a Spring Planter or Hanging Basket. If you have questions or would like more information you can contact the Springfield Chamber at 507-723-3508.
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5/4/2022
The Windom Police Department released the following information on May 3rd. On April 20, 2022, Windom Police Department’s Investigator was notified by the Blue Earth County Human Services Adult Protection Agency of a sexual assault that had taken place in the City of Windom. Through the investigation, it was learned that the sexual assault had taken place, which the victim was developmentally disabled. On April 29th, 44-year-old Jeffrey Allen Holey of Windom was arrested and charged with the following two counts.
Count 1: A Felony- Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 4th Degree – Contact with Victim mentally impaired.
And Count 2: A Gross Misdemeanor- Criminal Sexual conduct in the 5th Degree- Nonconsensual sexual contact.
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The Cottonwood County Sheriffs office reported a minor vehicle accident at a residence on County Road 17 in Lakeside Township. A 2015 Chevy Truck driven by a 17-year-old male backed into a parked 2016 Chevy passenger car. Both vehicles sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.
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Dane Nielsen was named Windom Schools PreK- 5th Grade Elementary Principal. Nielsen has been employed with the Windom School District for 12 years. He has been the Assistant Elementary School Principal for the past three years. The Windom School Board is anticipating to announce their selection of the new assistant principal at the meeting next Monday May 9th.
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The Annual Fireman’s Dance is Saturday May 7th at the Windom Arena. Music provided will be provided by IV Play. The Band will play from 8-11pm. Doors open at 6pm. Burger Meals will start to be served at 6pm. If you would like to purchase Raffle Tickets, contact any fire fighter or call Chief Ben Derickson at 507-920-9003 or Asst. Chief Jordan Bussa at 507-822-2807. Raffle drawings will be held at 7:30pm at the dance. All ages are welcome to the Fireman’s Dance. Get Fired Up and have some fun while supporting our local heroes.
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Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed May 4th as “Walk and Bike to School Day” in Minnesota. Thousands of Minnesota students will take part in International Bike to School Day- TODAY, May 4th. The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School, encourages students and parents to practice safe biking and walking activities.
Walk and Bike to School Days are one-day, special events to help make biking and walking more visible, fun and rewarding for children. These events can encourage parents and students to make biking and walking to school a habit.
“We know students do better in school when they add physical activities to their day,” said Dave Cowan, MnDOT Safe Routes to School coordinator. “This event promotes safe bicycling and walking skills that students can use throughout their lives.”
These events also give local leaders an opportunity to see the value of walkable and bikeable communities.
Cowan says more than 117 Minnesota schools have registered Bike to School Day events so far. Students can also participate in Minnesota’s Bike to School Day poster contest. They can create and submit posters (on the MnSRTS Facebook page using the hashtag #mnbikes) showing how they feel when they ride a bicycle. The top three posters will win prizes.
Minnesota Safe Routes to School combines the expertise of multiple state agencies with national and local partners to provide the resources needed to support walking and biking to school. More information is available on MnDot website page. at mndot.gov/saferoutes.
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Sanford Worthington Medical Center will be sponsoring a blood drive on May 5th from 8-11:30am and 1-4:30pm. To schedule a donation visit cbblifeblood.org or call 605-331-3222. All who donate will receive a Dairy Queen Gift Card. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, 16 year old’s with a signed parent consent form and you must weigh at least 110 pounds.
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I’m Laura White and May the Fourth by with you!!!