The Windom Public Library is getting all spooked up for Fun in October. Don’t forget you can give new life to old Halloween Costumes. For every clean, wearable children’s Halloween Costume you drop off in the Children’s Library through Saturday October 8th, you will get a voucher that is good for one new-to-you costume at the Swap. The Kids Halloween Costume Swap will take place on the week of October 10th. IF you have a voucher, you can shop Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th and if you don’t have a voucher you can shop for a new-to-you costume Thursday October 13th through Saturday October 15th during Windom Public Library hours.
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The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 5th at approximately 7:25pm a Deputy was patrolling northbound on County Road 7 near the intersection of County Road 30 in Westbrook. The Deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a rate higher than the posted speed limit. Deputy observed a reading of 70 mph in a 55mph zone. After observation and investigation, a male party was arrested and taken to the Cottonwood County Jail for Carry/Possess Pistol w/out Permit – Public Place – Gross Misdemeanor; Second or Subsequent – Felony, Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 – Not Small Amount Marijuana, Drugs – Possess Over 1.4 Grams Marijuana In Motor Vehicle.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported an investigation continues for a report of theft and fraud from the 5th. The theft and fraud is involving a moving company that stole checks from the family that hired them. The stolen checks are now being written by an employee of the moving company.
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The Mountain Lake Police Department had seven reports this past week. Officers handled a verbal domestic, took a report of an adult harassing a group of juveniles. Officers advised both groups how to avoid problems, arrested a 38-year-old male from Windom on several warrants, dealt with a an unlawful deposit of garbage due to someone dumping personal garbage in a business dumpster. An officer advised a caretaker of house on how to deal with unauthorized parking in lot. An officer assisted other agency with a wrong way driver Vehicle described as big grey SUV was east bound in the westbound lane on HWY 60 east of Bingham Lake, the Officer was Unable to locate.
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The Cottonwood County Ditch Authority met on the 4th the Commissioners approved the Ditch Inspector Job Description as presented and agreed to start to advertise for the Ditch Inspector position. The Ditch Authority accepted the Petition for Removal of Property from County Ditch #35 submitted by Clinton Engen, etal and set the public hearing for Removal of Property from CD #35 for Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 9:05 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room of the Courthouse.
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There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday October 12th at the Community Center in Windom from 1:30-6:30 pm. You can register an appointment at redcrossblood.org. Be a hero and donate blood.
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Today is National Body Language Day. Believe it or not you can THINK you are being kind or polite, but your body language gives your true feelings away. During the first Friday in October, National Body Language Day recognizes the significance of nonverbal communication in your life. Your body language can make or break a relationship to a loved one or a stranger! Body Language is silent messages you don’t realize you are sending in your interactions with others. From a smile to a shoulder shrug, your body is revealing your emotions and thoughts. BE VERY AWARE you could destroy a person or make a person’s day without saying anything at all. And if you are of the destroying or unaware of what your body language does to a person remember today October 7th officially marks the sweet and salty goodness of National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day. Whether they are dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate, be sure to celebrate every mouthwatering pretzel bite, because your body cannot be grumpy or insincere or not joyful if you are eating chocolate covered pretzels.
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