Windom Police Department reported on August 12th around 8:40pm an officer was dispatched to First Floral to a report that kids were running up on the roof tops above First Floral, River City Eatery and OK Boss after climbing a ladder. Upon arrival and investigation the kids were gone, but the owner of River City Eatery had snapped a picture of the four boys while they were climbing down the ladder. Officers recognized one of the boys. After further investigation, three 13-year-old kids were verbally warned- unless damage is found. The officer was unable to contact the fourth 13-year-old male. This is the third incident reported of trespassing on the roof. First incident was in June, the second on August 11th and they were caught on the 12th.
On the 14th an Officer took a report of terroristic threats from a Heron Lake male. The Officer spoke with the reporting party who explained that he had received an audio message on Facebook messenger from a male voice that was threatening in nature. This matter is under investigation.
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Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet this morning at 8:30am at the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen to the meeting by calling in or by via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Home Page. Murraycountymn.com
Listen in by calling 312-626-6799 (Passcode: 402764) Meeting ID: 915 6931 9831 The zoom link can be found on the Murray County home page https://murraycountymn.com/
Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday August 16th at 9am in the Cottonwood County Courthouse in Windom
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Jackson County BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS and the DRAINAGE AUTHORITY meet this morning at 9:00 A.M. at the Jackson County Courthouse, Commissioners Board Room
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The Windom City Council will meet TONIGHT at 6:30pm in the Windom City Hall Council Chambers.
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Murray County Fair is up and running through the 20th. Check the schedule for 4-H Exhibit and Show Times. Tomorrow you can enjoy Old Guy and the Kid Acoustic Duo from 5:30-7:30pm Under the Tent and The Great Plains Tractor Pull is in the Grandstands at 6:30pm with the Summer Fun Party from 8-11. Thursday brings the Cattlemen’s Association Ribeye Sandwich Supper from 5-7, Beer Garden, Wine Tasting, a Beer Stein Holding Contest and the Church of Cash, a Johnny Cash Tribute Show, Under the Tent from 8-10. Friday check out the schedule for so many fun and entertaining events including Stock Car Races in the Grandstands at 7:30 and IV Play is a free admission concert from 9-12:30. Saturday the Fair winds down but there is still plenty to do and plenty of good food available! Enduro Car Race at the Grandstand from 6-8:30pm and “Rewinder” Band -Greatest Hits of the Cassette Era from 8-11pm. AND to top the Fair off there will be Fireworks at Dusk. Don’t miss, throughout the week the “Old Coots” Free Advice Tent, POW-MIA Hot Air Balloon Antique Tractor Show at the corner of Highway 30 and Highway 59 and all the good food from the 4-H Stand from 8am-9pm daily! There is something for everyone. Murray County Fair in Slayton Today through the 20th.
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Today at the BARC Library from 3-4pm Advocate-Connect-Educate of Southwest Minnesota-Cottonwood County will be holding an informal session by a Dementia Friends Champion which will include fun activities and interactions to teach what dementia is and tips for communicating with people who have dementia. According to Cottonwood County Manager Brenda Skrove you don’t need to be a dementia expert to become a Dementia Friend. To become a friend of dementia this one hour informational session will teach you about the five key messages about dementia, what it’s like live with the disease, and how to turn your understanding into action that supports people living with dementia. This event is Free and open to all ages. Snacks will be served. For more information call 507-831-1803. Become a Dementia Friend.
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Martin County Fair runs through the 20th.
Brown County Fair runs through the 21st
Sleepy Eye Summerfest Starts August 19th-21st
Butterfield Threshing Bee Starts August 19th through the 21st