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WHAT’S INSIDE — WINDOM VEX ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT — Big change County board coming Citizen to unveil newly studies going redesigned website later this week n Page 2 digital with Snow violations drop as fines begin documents n Vehicles have received A revised tax abatement program for citations, tows after snow commercial properties remodeled into housing units was discussed. emergency violations n Page 2 By JOEL ALVSTAD Technological advancement in the pres- ervation of historical archives is a growing ONLINE POLL trend for many government entities. At Tuesday’s meeting, Cottonwood County Last Week’s Results Commissioners heard a report that could make the county’s historical documents Which team do you want easier for those in government, and for the to win Super Bowl LV? public, to search. David Frank from Arca Search gave a pre- Kansas City 4 % sentation to the board on how his company o Chiefs ...... 58 scans historical documents, like past board Tampa Bay % minutes, and saves them to an online search o Buccaneers .. 42 engine. Frank said about 80% of his company’s Next Week business is related to county government. Should Minnesota He demonstrated using a recently-completed compilation of Pipestone County docu- legalize sports betting? ments. Vote at Records would be searchable by word, www.windomnews.com phrase or topic, and could be sorted by year or decade. To capture older records, pages are scanned. Any bound-copy records are gently DID YOU KNOW? pressed using an air compressor to hold the January warmer SEE COUNTY •BACK PAGE than usual When it comes to January in Minnesota, we usually think of bone- Wormstadt in DAVE FJELD 2/3 robotics 69 chilling cold. PHILIP ACKERMAN LOOKS on as his Windom Eagles Robotics A teammate Keith Swenson works on their Not in 2021. running for robot in preparing for the team’s next match. The team went 4-3 and reached the tournament semifinals. The average high temperature for the superintendent month was 32 degrees, Robots return to while the average low was 16. Respectively, job at Iowa school that’s five and six degrees n The final interview for the warmer than a year ago. action in Windom Gilbert, Iowa superintendent The high temperature job will occur on Feb. 17. The sight in the Windom There were a number was 52 degrees on Jan. Area High School Blue Gym of measures taken to It appears there’s at least a Saturday was a rare one keep teams separated. For 13, while the low was -1 chance Windom will be look- on Jan. 26. in Minnesota. While many instance, only two competi- ing for a new superintendent schools decided not to host tion fields were used in the The Windom area of schools this spring. VEX Robotics tournaments Blue Gym, rather than three. received 8.4 inches of Windom Superintendent during the pandemic in Teams could have just two Wayne Wormstadt is one of 2020-21, Windom bucked the students at the game field, snow for the month, three finalists for the Gilbert Wayne same as last year. Wormstadt trend and hosted its annual rather than three. The scor- (Iowa) Community School Dis- day-long event. er’s table was set back away Precipitation was .96 trict superintendent position. inches, just .05 less than It was Windom’s first full, from the competition fields, A selection is expected to be announced in-person tournament of the and practice fields were set last year’s 1.01 inches. sometime after a final interview, on Feb. 17. season, playing the game up behind the scorer’s table 2/3 robotics 42 There were five days This would not be a major enrollment Change Up. and in the Gold Gym. Teams with snow and five days increase for Wormstadt, who is in his 13th ROBOTS WERE in Defries said the tourna- were socially distanced and with a trace. year as Windom’s superintendent. The action during the ment went smoothly. podded according to schools Gilbert Community School District has an Rubber Duckies “The tournament actu- with team camps set up in match. Porsha enrollment of 1,574 and is located just north ally went very well,” Defries the Gold Gym and in the of Ames, Iowa. Currently, Windom has Myrvold and Tatum WEATHER Bramstedt were said. “There were no hiccups hallway next to the Blue 1,112 students. Both are considered growing and all the teams were great Gym. A look back . . . districts. directing and driving their robot. at following the restrictions And, of course, all wore H L P “I like the location, the amenities, the that were imposed on us, masks. Tues. 17 -1 — close connection to Iowa State (University) EAGLE MFG. made making it a successful event. One of Windom’s teams Wed. 19 1 — and the progressive nature of the district,” I felt it ran just as smoothly, was half of the second-place Thurs. 25 11 .2”sn the trophies that Wormstadt said of the Gilbert district. “I if not better, than past tour- alliance. For full tournament Fri. 29 21 — have been seeing how the board works (on- were presented to Sat. 30 27 tr. top teams in the naments we held. Our teams details and how other Win- Sun. 29 22 tr. tournament. all competed extremely dom teams competed, see the Mon. 26 18 — SEE WORMSTADT •BACK PAGE 2/3 robotics 3 well.” story on page 4. Citizen receives key state newspaper awards

Windom sweeps n ing, which is also a key award, the Triple-A honors The Citizen placed first in Erickson, Green are standouts in academic THATE’S TREE SERVICE s, arts and athletics Specializing in large wArds onors THE CITIZEN n Page 6 and difficult tree proje A & H cts! 800-225-8733 General Excellence, considered the Citizen edged second and third www.thatetree.com 137th year RECEIVED four 9th edition

place recipients the Waconia Pa- $1.25 Cottonwood County Join Hy-Vee’s NEW top award in each class of the state class, the Citizen finished ahead awards in the triot and Pelican Rapids Press. Moving on premium membership today! WHAT’S INSIDE VISIT US ONLINE AT Eagles win playoff opener Better Newspaper contest. of second and third place winners, WWW.WINDOMNEWS.COM 2020 Better Meet the n Page 15 president WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Snap decision leasd to “This is a well-organized paper valuable opportunity for Big year in store Windom FFA president County For only $99 per year, get: n the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal Newspaper Page 2 City takes aim at Service animals voters go take center stage streets, housing, that puts its readers first with Windom School Board to polls Last week’s Minnesota Better approves service animal fire trucks, more policy Contest. n and Steele County Times. City and township officials will discuss fire Tuesday + n contract and truck purchases. Fuel savings every time Page 5 In his lengthy term as Windom city admin- n There will be two separate istrator, Steve Nasby has learned that — at ballots at each polling site. ONLINE POLL least in Windom — there is no such thing as a lot of “extras” like bulleted In a matter of days, area a quiet year. Newspaper Contest virtual awards voters will head to the polls Last Week’s Results Nasby glanced at his State of for the state’s new presiden- With the Minnesota the City tial primary election. “The Cottonwood County office computer screen and rattled off a few primary on March 3, things that will keep city workers fairly busy + Exclusive monthly deals which Democrat would IN DEPTH Cotton- in 2020: a citywide street project, completion wood County n THATE’S TREESpecializing SERVICE in large get your vote? of the wastewater treatment plant project, Should officials are and difficult tree projects! efforts to address a housing shortage, leaky Minnesota well-prepared, summaries, polls, and reader’s 4 Elizabeth taxpayers o roofs on city buildings and Windomnet’s confident banquet brought good news to the Warren ...... % 800-225-8733 54 conversion to streaming video, to name a few fund an www.thatetree.com this first-time Amy things. exclusive contest doesn’t o Klobuchar % Citizen has it all,” judges from the New pastor in ...... 18 election? capture na- The street project /Page 4 Storden, Jeffers o Bernie tional scorn in + Sanders...... % Clearly the street project will be among the way Iowa’s Free 2-hour pickup caucus debacle did a few Pastor Needham takes 9 the most visible undertakings of the year. Pete weeks ago. Auditor-treasurer over at Bethany, Trinity o “We try to do street projects on a regular voices,” the judges noted. “Those Buttigieg ...... % Donna Torkelson said much Lutheran churches 8 basis,” Nasby said. “We have a lot of miles of Cottonwood County Citizen. n Page 4 of it is treated the same as o Michael streets andReady a lot of the to wet run weather certainly Cottonwood CountyBloomberg % any general election...... 7 hasn’t helpedEagles the open pavement. season Michigan Press Association re- Joe “Streets are consistently the thing we hear “The biggest thing is n Page 11 o Biden % about most.”Thursday at Marshall that you have two separate ...... 4 ballots at each site, one for Over the years, the city’s system has been + Free grocery delivery Next Week to pay off one past street project and then Democrats and one for Re- publicans,” Torkelson said. Should state surplus funds immediately add a new one to the books. extras take work and that atten- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 “Originally, we were sup- One problem is that project costs have grown The newspaper received four be used to support child posed to have four ballots, considerably. 137th year but two parties (Grassroots- 35th edition care grants? “When I came here, we closed out three marked. “The news coverage was projects and those were in the $1 million to Legalize Cannabis Party and WWW.WINDOMNEWS.COM Vote at $1.5 million range,” Nasby said. “The last Legal Marijuana Now Party) $1.25 www.windomnews.comFast Global sells dropped out.” VISIT US ONLINE AT two, in 2013 and 2017, were both $4 million projects. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. + Get and give real-time “This next one will be just over $5 mil- tion to detail shows in the overall DID YOU KNOW?ag lion.”sector, plans Upon arriving at polling key awards, including: first place sites, voters will immedi- One thing that helps, according to Nasby, Bingham foris that job many ofchanges the projects have included ately notice the emphasis on solid throughout, the advertise- —MISS WESTBROOK CORONATION — water and wastewater line replacement. party affiliation. Lake’s 1905 On the voters’ registration n TheThat buyer’s means identity the city will utility be announced fund helps pay creamery some of the costs. page are the words: “I am after the transaction is completed. in general agreement with feedback as your online It has been 100 years, this “If you just do mill and overlay projects, WHAT’S INSIDE year, since Bingham Lake itFast is cheaper, Global Solutions but then hasyou announceddon’t address it is any quality of this paper.” potential problems underground,” Nasby in the process of selling the company’s ag honors in General Excellence and Prepping for had a creamery. SEE PRIMARY Westbrook added. “There are still a lot of streets left (in equipment division, along with the facilities citywide cleanup The business was owned Windom)and operations that have in Windom, clay tile Mt. beneath Lake them.”and WORK CONTINUES ON Windom’s newest apartment complex through the • PAGE 14 ments look great in both display by A.J. and H.E. Hakes Gilman,In the past IL. few years, city council mem- winter. The Windom City Council has made housing aRAHN big LARSONpriority 2/26 for project 2020. 26 Windom City Council crowns its in 1905 and had two bersThe have target pushed completion to do more for streetthe sale improve- is late approves subsidy for order is shopped delivery routes, which was ments.October The or question early November. is, how should Under it the be agree-

electronics, TVs, etcnPage 2 a problem during severe done?ment, the buyer will remain anonymous Miss Westbrook 9 until the transaction is complete. In special sections, the Citizen 2020 Miss winters whenEMMA bobsled WAHL, was According to a news release from Fast Four area General Reporting, plus third a chief mode ofthe travel. daughter It SEE n Lexi Herding and her court Global Solutions, the newCITY owner’s • business took up to threeof daysTiffany to Wahl PAGE 14 Wound Center’s rode through Westbrook in a is 100% focused on agriculture equipment wrestlers earn make one route.and Chad and and classifieds, the photos make short parade Friday evening. and plans are to operate fully in the existing national honor Heather Wahl, In 1920, the creamerywas crowned facilities in Windom, Mt. Lake and Gilman. trips to state Windom Area Health’s It was a much shorter Barb Ostrander of Fast Global Solutions burned and was neverfirst runner-up. + Much, much more! site received the Center event than normal, but it said plans are for Fast Global Solutions to rebuilt. tournament of Distinction Awardn Page 2 came with the same excite- keep its name and the ag division would finished behind the Sauk Centre ment of past Miss Westbrook become Fast Ag Equipment, although that n The state tourney starts place in Editorial Page As A Whole crownings. name could change. Plans are for the pack- Friday in St. Paul. Indeed, smiles, thrills WEATHER age handling equipment, which is built in sense and their play on the page and maybe even a skip of the Windom plant, to no longer be produced a heartbeat were part of a LEXI HERDING, locally. That operation will stay with Fast Windom-Mt. Lake and ONLINE POLL A look back . . the. daughter Wabasso-Red Rock Central brief ceremony on the west H L P Global. side of Westbrook-Walnut of Timm will each have two wrestlers Last Week’s Results Tues. 25 -1 — and Jenny Employment plans competing in the Class A Grove High School Friday Wed. 11 -10 — Should future Riverfests Herding, was There are currently 118 employees at the State Tournament, held this Herald with an edition titled “Our evening as Lexi Herding Thurs. 23 -8 — crowned Miss weekend at the Xcel Energy and a second place special sections have most of its events was crowned the 2020 Miss Fri. 19 -2 — THIS FIRE TRUCKWindom is overdue and Mt.for replacement.Lake sites. When the sale Westbrook To date, city and township officials have beenFILE Center in St. Paul. at Cottonwood Lake? % Westbrook. In addition to Sat. 39 23 — during a short is finalized, employees in Windom, Mt. Lake receiving scholarship dol- Sun. 39 23 — unable to agree onand how Gilman to pay will for noa new longer truck. be employedIF THE WINDOM by EDA can generate enough interest in Cottonwood Lake area For WML, defending state work wonderful. The opinion page 55 coronation champion senior Brett Wil- ...... lars for being crowned Miss Mon. 34 19 — ceremony on Fast Global Solutions. The new lots,owner the has proposed Cottonwood Lake housing development will move forward. 4 Yes % 2/26 cemstone 15 laby and junior Kade Sam- o Westbrook, the daughter of the west side indicated to the company they Phaseintend one to of the project includes 11 single family lots and several duplexes. mons each claimed section 45 Timm and Jenny Herding of Westbrook- recruit and hire a select group of employees No ...... o also received scholarships pharmacy Walnut Grove specific to the Ag business in each of the titles. Day: Couple’s share their stories.” for scholastic achievement High School acquired locations. WRRC seniors Lance Wag- “The sale will allow Fast to focus on its ner and Derek Werner each award. and presence and poise. A R N Friday evening. Next Week E Crowned First Runner- County’sprimary business first lines in air settler and ground fled in 1860s advanced to state as section runners-up. If the presidential election up was Emma Wahl, the $ 00 handling solutions for the parcel deliv- is well put-together with plenty of P daughter of Tiffany Wahl 1 ery and passenger airline industries and A full recap of the Section DAVE FJELD 8/26 Miss Westbrook 17 n were held today, for whom E OFF Karl Zierke built the and Chad and Heather Wahl. R N improve shareholder value for BACKemployee PAGE 3A Tournament appears in would you vote? GALLO county’s first house, 1860 census lists him• with WESTBROOK FAST this week’s Citizen sports Vote at SEE ON YOUR FIRST a log cabin. 20 acres ofSEE land, oxen, cows, section. • BACK PAGE TRANSFERRED AND pigs, valued at $250. Meanwhile, the Citizen finished www.windomnews.com FILLED PRESCRIPTION Cottonwood County had settlers left Cottonwood His wife and family came Cottonwood County *Purchase of a transferred prescription one known white resident County entirely and the from a non-Hy-Vee pharmacy is required. sometime before 1860. Their Limit one per household. Restrictions in 1858. celebrating Indians repossessed their apply. See store for details. Fuel savings He was a German immi- daughters, Anne and Marie, are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per were born in the county. 150 years land. local columns from staff. Overall, purchase, per vehicle. Beneficiaries DID YOU KNOW? grant trapper named Karl This was following the In- of government-funded healthcare He built the first house is that the family fled to programs, including but not Zierke, then 29. dian uprising of 1862, when in the county, a log cabin New Ulm during the Indian Why schools Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARElimited are to Zierke came with a the Sioux came from around not eligible for this offer. Beneficiaries of Schoolon the east bank of boardDutch uprising of 1862. start after the Federal Employees Health Benefits Louie Raemer and one other New Ulm and turned back Judges’ opinions Program are eligible, unless tr Charley Creek (named for a controlled substance prescription.ansferring companion on a trip along when they got near Jackson. behind the Pelican Rapids Press Valid through Tuesday, Marc him). A dugout was long Six couples a creek in Ann Township. at your Windom Hy-Vee store.h 31, 2020 OKsvisible in what district’sis now Dutch There is no record of any Fur-bearing animals were Only slightly more popu- white person being killed in Charley County Park on the lated than the Garden of abundant in area creeks this county. Kade Sammons this is a very well put together and sloughs, an inducement site ofeopening the Zierkes’ home. Eden,plan Cottonwood County’s Lance Wagner The military trail from 1860 census showed that six There were no votes cast for the first white people to here in the election of 1864. come here. New Ulm to Sioux Falls, laid couples resided here. out in 1861, passed the Zier- Frightened settlers had not Sioux Indians, with whom A decade later, when the yet returned to their claims. 7 28028 20721 he was friendly, nicknamed ke cabin. Stories conflict as county was organized by and Steele County Times in the Ed- 7 to what happened to Dutch act of the Legislature, the Editor’s note: This is In General Excellence, which is him “Dutch Charley.” The Charley. However, the most population had jumped to part of a monthly series, commonly accepted story 534. For a period during that recognizing the county’s newspaper.” decade, however, the white 150th anniversary.

Brett Willaby 7 28028 20721 7 considered the top award in each Meanwhile, in General Report- itorial Page As A Whole category. Derek Werner

• n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 2 n DISTRICT COURT INSIDE EDGE

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Hillesheim฀urges฀resi- $105;฀Alvin฀F.฀Mittelstadt,฀ Interrupt, interfere Mt. Lake Mayor Mike Nelson dents฀to฀move฀their฀cars฀ Windom,฀$105;฀Elizabeth฀V.฀ with or impede 911 call: off ฀streets฀if ฀it฀appears฀ Rightmire,฀Windom,฀$110. Brandon฀W.฀Davis,฀Spirit฀ the฀city฀may฀receive฀more฀ DWI: Stephanie฀R.฀ Lake,฀Iowa,฀$685,฀local฀ optimistic as fourth term begins than฀two฀inches฀of ฀snow.฀ Clausen-Swenson,฀Storden,฀ confinement฀365฀days,฀stay฀ “If ฀your฀car฀is฀disabled฀ n Mt. Lake’s property values we฀had฀a฀few฀years฀ago,฀is฀ $1,105,฀local฀confinement฀90฀ 365฀days฀for฀two฀years,฀ Mayor’s review for฀some฀reason,฀give฀us฀ days,฀stay฀90฀days฀for฀one฀ supervised฀probation฀for฀ have grown an average of coming฀up.฀ As฀for฀the฀wastewater฀ a฀call,”฀Hillesheim฀said.฀ year,฀supervised฀probation฀ two฀years,฀follow฀all฀state฀ 18.25% in the past year. there.฀People฀ “We฀can฀work฀with฀you฀ for฀one฀year,฀have฀no฀misde- and฀federal฀criminal฀laws,฀ project,฀the฀lagoons,฀a฀lot฀ Mt.฀Lake฀mayor฀Mike฀ see฀it฀as฀they฀ on฀it.” meanor฀or฀greater฀viola- contact฀probation฀officer฀ come฀over฀the฀ went฀into฀that.฀It฀should฀be฀ Nelson฀gazed฀out฀the฀win- up฀and฀online฀next฀summer. Vehicles฀parked฀in฀the฀ tions฀for฀one฀year,฀report฀ and฀sign฀releases฀of ฀in- big฀hill฀and฀ Windom฀streets฀and฀alleys฀฀ to฀agent฀and฀sign฀releases฀ formation฀as฀directed,฀tell฀ dow฀of ฀his฀classic฀old฀house฀ We฀are฀excited฀about฀it.฀ as฀he฀pondered฀the฀ques- when฀you฀are฀ during฀a฀snow฀emergency฀ of ฀information฀as฀directed,฀ probation฀officer฀within฀72฀ coming฀from฀ I฀think฀it฀will฀solve฀a฀lot฀of ฀ tion฀—฀“what฀made฀you฀ capacity฀and฀odor฀problems. can฀be฀ticketed฀or฀towed.฀ complete฀chemical฀use฀as- hours฀if ฀you฀have฀contact฀ the฀other฀way,฀ Any฀vehicle฀parked฀in฀ sessment฀and฀follow฀recom- with฀law฀enforcement,฀ decide฀to฀run฀for฀a฀fourth฀ We฀will฀be฀set฀for฀future฀ term?” there’s฀this฀big฀ the฀public฀parking฀lots฀ mendations฀of ฀evaluation,฀ are฀charged฀with฀any฀new฀ straight-away.฀ growth,฀not฀just฀for฀what฀we฀ Finally,฀he฀smiled฀and฀ are฀using฀now,฀but฀beyond.฀ must฀be฀removed฀no฀later฀ no฀use฀or฀possession฀of ฀al- crime฀or฀change฀your฀ad- Another฀ than฀6฀hours฀after฀the฀end฀ replied,฀“There฀is฀a฀lot฀of ฀un- Mike Nelson cohol/controlled฀substance฀ dress,฀employment฀or฀tele- thing฀is,฀it’s฀ of ฀the฀snow฀emergency฀ or฀drugs฀with฀the฀exception฀ phone฀number,฀complete฀ finished฀business,฀but฀there฀ The Mt. Lake Electric are฀also฀a฀lot฀of ฀good฀things฀ easy฀off ฀and฀ (noon). of ฀prescribed฀medications,฀ chemical฀use฀assessment฀ easy฀on฀the฀highway,฀no฀ Department was submit฀to฀random฀testing;฀ and฀diagnostic฀assessment฀ happening,฀things฀that฀I฀ Q want฀to฀see฀through. interchanges฀or฀J-turns.฀ recently featured on page Windom council Sem฀R.฀Lugo,฀Mt.฀Lake,฀ and฀follow฀all฀recommenda- And,฀where฀else฀will฀you฀find฀ $510,฀local฀confinement฀90฀ tions฀of ฀evaluations,฀enter฀ “Really,฀in฀Mt.฀Lake,฀all฀of ฀ 1 of the O/A. What are your votes on Sherman the฀arrows฀are฀pointing฀up.” a฀shovel-ready฀multi-acreage฀ days,฀stay฀90฀days฀for฀one฀ into฀and฀complete฀domestic฀ thoughts on this depart- It฀appears฀that฀by฀the฀ Nelson฀went฀on฀to฀list฀an฀ place฀on฀a฀major฀thorough- year,฀supervised฀proba- abuse฀counseling. ment? time฀many฀residents฀read฀ array฀of ฀positives,฀many฀of ฀ fare฀that฀has฀a฀dedicated฀rail฀ tion฀for฀one฀year,฀complete฀ Driving after cancel- this฀edition฀Windom฀will฀ which฀occurred฀within฀the฀ line. chemical฀use฀assessment฀ lation-inimical to public have฀a฀new฀city฀council฀ past฀year฀—฀new฀businesses,฀ There฀has฀been฀other฀ Nelson: They฀are฀doing฀ and฀follow฀all฀recommenda- safety: Hugo฀C.฀Lopez,฀ member. more฀housing฀and฀rising฀ interest฀in฀the฀Commercial฀ A well.฀They฀have฀the฀new฀ tions฀of ฀evaluation,฀attend฀ Worthington,฀$385,฀local฀ At฀last฀ property฀values,฀to฀name฀a฀ Park,฀with฀cold฀storage฀and฀ transformer฀on฀County฀Road฀ MADD฀Impact฀Panel฀and฀ confinement฀365฀days,฀stay฀ night’s฀ few.฀ things฀like฀that.฀Everyone฀ 1฀that฀is฀feeding฀that฀side฀ follow฀recommendations,฀ 365฀days฀for฀two฀years,฀ is฀trying฀to฀get฀through฀this฀ of ฀town.฀We฀are฀primed฀for฀ (Tuesday’s)฀ report฀to฀agent฀as฀directed;฀ supervised฀probation฀for฀ (pandemic).฀I฀think฀that฀ growth฀in฀that฀area.฀As฀with฀ meeting,฀as฀ Tiara฀Ngirkelau,฀Windom,฀ two฀years,฀have฀no฀same฀or฀ What are your views of when฀the฀dust฀settles฀prog- the฀lagoons฀and฀wastewa- this฀edition฀ $510,฀local฀confinement฀90฀ similar฀violations฀for฀two฀ Q Mt. Lake’s progress ress฀will฀continue฀out฀there. ter฀storage฀ponds,฀we฀were฀ went฀to฀ days,฀stay฀90฀days฀for฀one฀ years,฀report฀to฀agent฀as฀di- in economic development, maxed฀out฀with฀our฀electric฀ press,฀the฀ year,฀supervised฀proba- rected,฀follow฀all฀state฀and฀ specifically Commercial We’ve seen a few capacity฀as฀well. council฀was฀ tion฀for฀one฀year,฀complete฀ federal฀criminal฀laws. Again,฀we฀have฀to฀be฀ expected฀to฀ chemical฀use฀assessment฀ Operate motor vehicle Park, in 2021? Q street, utility and vote฀on฀one฀ infrastructure projects in proactive฀in฀tackling฀these฀ Jayesun and฀follow฀all฀recommen- after license has been things฀before฀they฀become฀ candidate,฀ Sherman dations,฀attend฀MADD฀ suspended, revoked Nelson:฀We฀met฀with฀ Mt. Lake in recent years, big฀issues.฀We฀are฀doing฀it฀in฀ Jayesun฀ Impact฀Panel฀and฀follow฀ or cancelled: Veronica฀ A a฀lot฀of ฀resistance฀to฀ most notably the Mt. Lake a฀way฀so฀we฀are฀primed฀for฀ Sherman,฀to฀fill฀the฀final฀ recommendations,฀report฀ Ramirez฀Gomez,฀St.฀James,฀ doing฀that฀(Commercial฀ wastewater treatment pond growth.฀ year฀of ฀JoAnn฀Ray’s฀ to฀agent฀as฀directed. $280. Park),฀originally. project. How do you see And,฀as฀with฀our฀wastewa- term.฀Ray,฀who฀served฀as฀ Hands-Free Law-en- Game and Fish — Fish- Obviously,฀we฀had฀capital฀ ter฀group,฀we฀have฀very฀good฀ alderman-at-large,฀retired฀ gage in cellular phone ing with extra line: Chad฀ outlay฀that฀went฀into฀pur- those evolving? employees฀in฀our฀electric฀ from฀the฀council฀at฀the฀ or video call: Alberto฀P.฀ A.฀Deuschle,฀Fulda,฀$130. chasing฀the฀land.฀The฀land฀ department.฀ end฀of ฀the฀year. Cortes฀Hernandez,฀Win- Game and Fish — wasn’t฀cheap.฀It’s฀all฀about฀ Nelson: Street฀mainte- The฀council฀chose฀to฀ dom,฀$130. Lend, borrow or transfer location,฀location. nance฀is฀always฀ongo- take฀applications฀and฀ Driving after suspen- a license tag or seal: Joel฀ Casey’s,฀I฀would฀guess,฀ A ing.฀ The Mt. Lake EDA made received฀three฀candidates.฀ sion: Troy฀S.฀Fleischfress- J.฀Waldner,฀Mt.฀Lake,฀$185. improved฀their฀business฀ We฀try฀to฀pick฀the฀worst฀ Q significant progress on Mayor฀Dominic฀Jones฀re- er,฀Dovray,฀$280. and฀it฀has฀gone฀very฀well฀ areas฀first. housing, particularly with viewed฀the฀list฀and฀settled฀ for฀them.฀When฀both฀A&W฀ One฀area฀is฀the฀alley฀ the fourplexes and duplexes. on฀former฀councilman฀ and฀Subway฀were฀looking฀at฀ between฀Bethel฀Mennonite฀ Jayesun฀Sherman. n the฀Commercial฀Park,฀they฀ Church฀and฀Park฀View฀ What are your thoughts on “Mr.฀Sherman฀formerly฀ DISTRICT COURT Felony ConviCtions spent฀a฀couple฀of ฀hours฀in฀ Apartments.฀We฀are฀looking฀ this? served฀as฀a฀city฀council฀ the฀parking฀lot฀at฀Casey’s,฀ to฀set฀aside฀money฀for฀that. member฀and฀has฀a฀good฀ Fleeing a peace officer adult฀correctional฀facility฀ watching฀the฀traffic฀flow.฀It฀is฀ The฀alley฀by฀City฀Hall฀is฀ base฀of ฀knowledge฀to฀en- in a motor vehicle: Mi- in฀St.฀Cloud฀for฀22฀months,฀ almost฀like฀a฀magnet,฀pulling฀ also฀on฀the฀horizon.฀It฀is฀in฀ able฀him฀to฀get฀acclimated฀ chael฀A.฀Clark,฀Sioux฀Falls,฀ give฀DNA฀sample฀when฀ people฀off ฀the฀highway.฀ bad฀shape. SEE MAYOR quickly,”฀Jones฀explained.฀ $80,฀commit฀to฀Minnesota฀ directed,฀pay฀restitution.฀ We฀have฀high฀visibility฀ But฀no฀major฀project,฀like฀ • BACK PAGE “This฀recommendation฀ was฀recently฀shared฀with฀ the฀Personnel฀Commit- n THE RECORD tee.” Police report driving฀a฀2011฀Chevrolet฀SUV฀ County฀on฀Highway฀60.฀ of ฀Windom.฀Upon฀investiga- Sheriff’s report Icy road leads to when฀the฀vehicle฀he฀was฀ Windom฀police฀officers฀set฀ tion,฀charges฀are฀pending฀ crash near Jeffers Jan. 26 driving฀was฀struck฀by฀a฀black฀ up฀stop฀sticks฀on฀Highway฀ against฀a฀52-year-old฀Windom฀ Jan. 27 •฀8:01฀a.m.฀A฀two-vehicle฀ SUV฀that฀was฀headed฀east฀ 60,฀but฀the฀fleeing฀motorist฀ woman฀and฀a฀52-year-old฀ •฀11:04฀p.m.฀Cottonwood฀ Icy฀conditions฀led฀to฀a฀ accident฀occurred฀at฀the฀ on฀Eighth฀Street.฀LaMaack’s฀ was฀able฀to฀get฀around฀them.฀ Windom฀man฀for฀domestic฀ County฀deputies฀received฀a฀ one-vehicle฀rollover฀near฀ intersection฀of ฀Ninth฀ Chevrolet฀received฀minor฀ Windom฀police฀assisted฀with฀ assault฀and฀second฀degree฀ report฀of ฀a฀possible฀sexual฀ Jeffers,฀according฀to฀the฀ Street฀and฀First฀Avenue.฀ damage.฀ the฀pursuit฀into฀Watonwan฀ assault฀with฀a฀dangerous฀ assault.฀After฀an฀initial฀ Minnesota฀State฀Patrol. The฀mishap฀involved฀a฀2010฀ •฀12:31฀p.m.฀A฀2007฀Peter- County,฀where฀the฀chase฀ weapon,฀pending฀review฀by฀ investigation,฀it฀was฀deter- The฀crash฀occurred฀ Dodge฀van฀driven฀by฀Jayme฀ bilt฀semi฀truck฀driven฀by฀ was฀called฀off.฀No฀further฀ the฀county฀attorney’s฀office. mined฀that฀the฀assault฀would฀ in฀Amboy฀Township,฀ Buckentin฀of ฀Windom฀and฀ Rodney฀Smit฀of ฀Worthing- information฀was฀available฀ •฀8:23฀p.m.฀Officers฀respond- have฀occurred฀in฀Worthing- north฀of ฀Highway฀30.฀The฀ a฀2002฀Chevrolet฀driven฀by฀ ton฀received฀damage฀to฀the฀ from฀Windom฀police฀on฀this฀ ed฀to฀a฀report฀of ฀a฀distur- ton.฀Deputies฀contacted฀the฀ State฀Patrol฀ Amanda฀Denzer฀of ฀Windom.฀ driver’s฀side฀mirror฀in฀a฀ matter. bance฀in฀the฀100฀block฀of ฀ Worthington฀police฀and฀the฀ reported฀that฀ Both฀vehicles฀received฀minor฀ hit-and-run฀crash฀involving฀ Sixth฀Avenue.฀The฀incident฀ victim฀was฀advised฀that฀she฀ a฀2005฀Toyota฀ damage.฀ Jan. 31 would฀need฀to฀contact฀the฀ Highlander฀ two฀semis฀near฀the฀south฀ •฀10:43฀a.m.฀A฀two-vehicle฀ reportedly฀involved฀an฀alter- Jan. 28 junction฀of ฀Highways฀60฀and฀ cation฀between฀two฀women฀ Worthington฀฀Police฀Depart- driven฀by฀ crash฀occurred฀in฀the฀ ment฀to฀make฀a฀report.฀ Yorkanis฀ •฀11:51฀p.m.฀A฀vehicle฀pulled฀ 71.฀According฀to฀the฀report,฀ Hardee’s฀parking฀lot.฀The฀ regarding฀one฀of ฀the฀women฀ up฀to฀the฀Cottonwood฀County฀ both฀vehicles฀were฀headed฀ loaning฀gas฀money฀to฀a฀man.฀ Jan. 31 M.฀Hernandez฀of ฀Long฀ mishap฀involved฀a฀2005฀Chev- Prairie฀left฀the฀roadway฀at฀ Law฀Enforcement฀Center฀ the฀same฀direction฀when฀ rolet฀Monte฀Carlo฀driven฀by฀ One฀of ฀the฀women฀was฀gone฀ •฀8:13฀p.m.฀Deputies฀re- with฀no฀headlights฀on.฀At฀ the฀other฀semi฀trailer฀came฀ when฀police฀arrived.฀There฀ ceived฀a฀report฀regarding฀ about฀6:30฀p.m.฀on฀Jan.฀24.฀฀ Brian฀Zebedee฀of ฀Windom฀ One฀passenger,฀Daiana฀ the฀same฀time,฀its฀brake฀ across฀a฀lane,฀swinging฀into฀ and฀a฀2009฀Toyota฀driven฀by฀ was฀no฀further฀investigation฀ the฀concern฀for฀the฀welfare฀ lights฀kept฀blinking฀on฀and฀ the฀mirror.฀ into฀the฀matter. of ฀a฀motorist.฀Upon฀arrival,฀ Lisbeth฀Lugo฀Perez,฀26,฀ Marilyn฀Wahl฀of ฀Windom.฀ of ฀Long฀Prairie,฀received฀ off.฀Upon฀investigation,฀a฀ •฀2:22฀p.m.฀Officers฀were฀ Both฀vehicles฀received฀minor฀ Feb. 1 deputies฀found฀that฀a฀vehicle฀ 28-year-old฀Windom฀woman฀ called฀by฀the฀manager฀of ฀ had฀struck฀an฀electrical฀box฀ non-life-threatening฀ damage. •฀4฀p.m.฀An฀officer฀was฀ injuries,฀according฀to฀the฀ was฀arrested฀and฀faces฀a฀pos- Perkins฀Creek฀Apartment฀re- •฀6:22฀p.m.฀Windom฀police฀ requested฀to฀speak฀with฀ near฀the฀intersection฀of ฀14th฀ sible฀DWI฀charge,฀pending฀ garding฀the฀welfare฀of ฀a฀cat฀ Street฀and฀Second฀Avenue.฀ report.฀However,฀neither฀ officers฀assisted฀the฀State฀Pa- the฀manager฀of ฀River฀View฀ Hernandez,฀nor฀the฀other฀ the฀results฀of ฀blood฀tests. located฀in฀the฀complex.฀The฀ trol฀with฀an฀incident฀involv- Apartments฀regarding฀ Nearby,฀a฀34-year-old฀Windom฀ party฀was฀advised฀on฀how฀to฀ man฀was฀found฀in฀a฀vehicle,฀ passenger,฀Julissa฀Altagra฀ Jan. 29 ing฀the฀vehicle’s฀passenger฀ suspicious฀items฀found฀in฀an฀ Gonzalez฀of ฀Long฀Prairie,฀ •฀5:59฀p.m.฀A฀hit-and-run฀ handle฀the฀situation. who฀had฀an฀active฀warrant.฀ apartment.฀The฀items฀includ- slumped฀over฀the฀steering฀ •฀12:41฀a.m.฀Officials฀from฀ wheel.฀After฀further฀investi- were฀injured. crash฀was฀reported฀at฀the฀ As฀a฀result,฀a฀39-year-old฀ ed฀a฀clear฀tube฀with฀THC฀wax฀ The฀Cottonwood฀ intersection฀of ฀Eighth฀Street฀ the฀Nobles฀County฀Sheriff ’s฀ Windom฀man฀was฀arrested.฀ (marijuana)฀residue.฀The฀ gation,฀the฀man฀was฀arrested฀ Department฀advised฀Windom฀ on฀suspicion฀of ฀DWI.฀The฀ County฀Sheriff ’s฀Depart- and฀Third฀Avenue,฀just฀south฀ •฀7:45฀p.m.฀A฀Cottonwood฀ item฀was฀taken฀into฀evidence฀ ment฀and฀Westbrook฀ of ฀the฀Square.฀According฀to฀ police฀they฀were฀in฀pursuit฀ County฀dispatcher฀received฀a฀ and฀the฀report฀remains฀un- matter฀is฀still฀under฀investi- of ฀an฀eastbound฀vehicle฀that฀ gation. Ambulance฀Department฀ the฀report,฀Michael฀LaMaack฀ 911฀call฀from฀a฀known฀phone฀ der฀investigation. assisted฀at฀the฀scene. of ฀Windom฀was฀northbound฀ was฀about฀to฀leave฀Nobles฀ number฀in฀the฀central฀part฀

n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN VIEWPOINTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 3 Cheers and Jeers n OUR READERS RESPOND QUICK HIT Trevor Slette s the February edition of QUICK VIEWS This week is National Pride in Food Service Week. Cheers & Jeers arrives, it Publisher feels like the new year has A n What is your favorite school lunch meal? started off with equal helpings of Latino Universal, hope and frustration. Windom’s newest grocery store, serves many ethnic Jersey Krumbach Keaton LaCanne In recent days, we’ve heard groups. n WINDOM THIRD-GRADER n WINDOM SIXTH-GRADER many residents speak optimisti- “Shrimp pop- “Corn dogs! I n cally about an eventual return to State lawmakers show pers because don’t like the normalcy in 2021. But they often signs that they are headed they’re good hot dogs, but hedge with a comment like, “if we toward a special session. can ever truly get there.” and I like them the corn bread school. State-of-the-art equip- with ketchup kind of makes Cheers go out to Janet ment housed in the new addition and baked it taste better. Hernandez and Victor and redesigned shop areas have beans.” And I like them Movie length Acosta who were recently helped 22 students in grades 10-12 with Mandarin featured in the Citizen for their get hands-on experience in oper- oranges.” The other night I was new grocery store venture, Latino ating a business. contemplating watching Universal. a movie that was listed as The class’s instructor, Jacob about two and a half hours It takes courage to open a busi- Johnson, hopes this class will get Zidane Andres Julie Donchez long. I decided against ness during a pandemic, but this students excited about manufac- n WINDOM SENIOR n WINDOM PARAPROFESSIONAL viewing it, as it was way couple seems to have the enthu- turing. Johnson envisions this too long and would butt siasm, determination and grit class helping students return to “Shrimp pop- “Chicken gravy up against my 9:15 p.m. to make their new store a suc- the community through careers pers because over biscuits bedtime. cess. Fittingly, this new venture in manufacturing, trade jobs and it comes in big and mashed po- The next morning, while is sprouting up at the corner of other areas. portions and I tatoes. It’s com- driving to work, I thought Fourth Avenue and 12th Street, like them with fort food and in a building that for many years Jeers go out to some (not all) how stupid that was. Now, Minnesota legislators who ketchup.” the food mom in the age of streaming, was home to Johnson’s Fair Store, and grandma a well-known grocery store. seem eager to play political I have no problem binge- games, rather than achieve what used to make.” watching a series on one As the name “Latino Universal” our people want and demand — a of the streaming plat- suggests, this business caters to spirit of cooperation. forms — sometime viewing people from multiple ethnic back- several consecutive hour- grounds. Hernandez and Acosta Early in this year’s session House long episodes of a show. say that they are building an Speaker Melissa Hortman, a I think my record is five inventory with a goal of letting Democrat, stressed the need for straight! people get anything they want unity in the House. Republican ‘Newsies’ on to-watch list It is crazy how much tele- without leaving Windom. Minority Leader Kurt Daudt of- vision viewing has changed fered a very similar sentiment. One of the perks of hearsing and pre- during the pandemic! Cheers go out to the stu- working for the news- paring to record the dents and staff who have However, it’s clear that attempts paper and covering production, which was successfully launched Eagle for unity have been poor, at best. school activities, other finally accomplished Path Manufacturing, a new class Bills and proposals from all three than sports, is that I a couple of weeks ago. at Windom Area High School that branches have created starting get to see some things That’s five months the operates like a business. points that invite partisanship. before the general director, cast and crew Eagle Path Manufacturing re- Sadly, it comes as no surprise that public does. have toiled with this sulted from the district’s recent our state legislature is headed One of those things show. expansion of career and technical toward yet another expensive, happened recently When the produc- EMAIL DIRECTORY wasteful special session in 2021. when Windom Area tion comes out, I en- n Trevor Slette, Publisher training and the 2021 addition of n the Career & Technical Education — Rahn Larson High School’s drama courage you to put it [email protected] Center on the north side of the department finally DAVE FJELD high on your priority n got the opportunity Reporter list. It’s a great show Rahn Larson, Editor [email protected] to record its 2020 fall [email protected] with a special tip of musical “Newsies.” the hat to the show’s n Joel Alvstad, Sports Editor n LETTERS Of course, everyone was holding lead actor Ethan Bordewyk, who [email protected] out a very slim hope that the public portrays Jack Kelly. Ethan has the n Vote shows commitment important referendum on Feb. 9. would be able to see it in person. New York accent down to a tee and, Dave Fjeld, Reporter We’ll vote on whether to spend But that just never materialized despite wearing a mask, it comes [email protected] I want to share with Red Rock over $45 million in a district that and it was pretty evident early on through very clearly. n Sue Frederickson Central School District voters has a population of 3,176 with historical insight I have regard- that the only way the general pub- I will warn you, all students Advertising Consultant 1,377 households and declining lic was going to see it was through wear masks throughout the entire ing the school bond question for enrollment. The district has a re- [email protected] the district. a recording. show, except for three solos when sponsibility to treat all of its com- n Jen Walinga As most of you know I am a How that’s going to happen the only person on the stage is the munities fairly, yet there is only Advertising Consultant former teacher, coach, principal, hasn’t been determined yet, but actor singing the solo. Those three one polling place, mid-winter and Director Rachel Axford is working take their masks off for their indi- [email protected] superintendent, bus driver, par- mid-pandemic. ent and taxpayer in the district. on that. We’ll bring you the details vidual numbers, which certainly n Dawn Luitjens I think the strategy is to influ- once we have information. adds to their efforts. Coming to Lamberton in 1978, I ence the outcome of an election Composition Manager planned to stay a few years, just If you’re a fan of WAHS’s annual Hats off to the directors, cast and [email protected] by discouraging or preventing fall musical, hang in there, you crew for their work — and endur- to gain experience. Well, after 40- specific groups of people from n plus years I gained a great deal of won’t want to miss this one. ance — in bringing local theater to Tammy Holt voting, commonly known as voter Seeing it in person is a bonus residents. Circulation Manager “experience.” suppression. Let’s work together Part of the knowledge I gained because the sound is more dynam- [email protected] to find a solution that works for ic, but I’m going to watch it again A brief break was working with other schools n Lucas Marsh all of RRC’s communities and the when it’s available to the public. “Newsies” hasn’t even aired through pairing/sharing and iCitizen Tech Support students the district serves. Why? yet and directors and students participating on numerous com- [email protected] mittees. I found RRC provides an — Elton Goeman Because it is outstanding! What are already getting set to present outstanding education compared Jeffers a great show. And, without a doubt, another musical. n General Office to other schools in our state and the music in “Newsies” is fantas- Of course, the WAHS winter [email protected] across the nation. Thanks to the ‘Please vote ‘no’ tic. The chorus numbers are so musical/play normally would be n good that I can’t wait to hear them presented this weekend. But due to Composition dedication of students, parents, I agree Red Rock Central needs [email protected] staff and taxpayers, the district to do something. The problem again. Students involved with this the delay in presenting “Newsies,” has earned many awards. is RRC and InGensa have not production have done an amazing work on a winter musical begins Why would voters not support provided an affordable option for job — and over a long period of now and will likely be presented the great students and staff who the district. time. sometime in the spring. CITIZEN STAFF: Ronald Alm, believe in these values and excel Remodeling will not cost what Think about this: They started So, what show is next on the Joel Alvstad, Dave Fjeld, Sue at them? RRC is estimating: rehearsing for this show in late docket? Frederickson, Tammy Holt, Rahn With a background in con- •฀Not฀all฀the฀repairs฀presented฀ August/early September and they Directors have tabbed the late Larson, Dawn Luitjens, Lucas struction, I often investigated are building repairs! $404,594 for were just one day away from doing 1960s-era musical “How to Succeed Marsh, Cory Regnier, Michelle and fixed, if possible, building football lights that actually cost the recording in November when in Business Without Really Try- Riihl, Trevor Slette, Andy Stage, deficiencies. There is literally $56,960 were listed as repairs and the school was forced to move to ing” as their next stage production. Jen Walinga. nowhere in the building I have the estimate was over seven times distance learning. It’s a hilarious comedy with not been. Through the efforts the actual cost! Despite being apart from each some great chorus numbers that of many, I felt we could keep the •฀Just฀because฀a฀building฀was฀ other, the cast continued to re- WAHS last presented as its fall place going forever. built in 1915 doesn’t mean it is not hearse virtually and continued to musical in 2012. Yes, it would take major structurally sound. RRC has not rehearse music, as best they could. As of now, and unless Cotton- money, but it could be done. As done maintenance for years be- Then, when everyone was back wood County sees a dramatic surge YOUR VOICE COUNTS in the past, a long-term plan was cause they want a new building. in school after Christmas break, in vaccinations, that production We welcome letters to the editor of needed. When looking at plan- •฀Not฀all฀the฀repairs฀are฀needs,฀ students went back to work re- likely will be recorded, too. up to 300 words on any topic. We ning, a facility management com- they are wants. strongly encourage letters to be pany completed a preliminary New building costs are way too typed/emailed and may be edited walk-through of the school. I was high! for clarity and length and must somewhat taken aback by their •฀$45฀million฀for฀a฀school฀dis- include your name, address and report. I felt I had done my best to trict that has 380 students K-12 is Medical alert devices daytime phone number. The dead- keep up. fiscally irresponsible! line for letters is noon on Mondays. The board then hired InGensa •฀Russell-Tyler-Ruthton฀is฀build- Question: I was system premise file MAIL TO: Citizen Publishing Co. to dig further into the needs. At ing a 159,791 square foot building wondering if you could database might be P.O. Box 309 that point, we were still looking at with five gym spaces, 500-seat address what someone, able to flag a phone Windom, MN 56101 building improvements. auditorium, Vo-Tech rooms and such as my spouse number, or provide Through several community classrooms for 700 students. They should do if needing other helpful informa- EMAIL: [email protected] meetings and careful study, a had a K-12 enrollment of 588 to call 911 and cannot tion with an address ONLINE: www.windomnews.com more prudent answer was to con- students in 2019 when they passed speak or type as both that will provide struct a new building. their referendum. RTR’s referen- of those abilities are background infor- Let me say, I was very surprised dum was for $35 million which impaired. We’ve been mation to alert the when the answer went this way. includes demolition of all three thinking about getting 9-1-1 call taker if they Cottonwood County After careful examination, it’s the district school buildings. a medical alert system. receive a call with right answer, right now. I get it. •฀Soft฀costs฀for฀RRC’s฀project฀are฀ Trooper Troy says: an open line from a Growing up on a farm, I know the listed at $14,573,465. Soft costs I would agree that a specific number. This discussions at the supper table. for RTR’s project are $7,707,625. n (USPS 134 140) medical alert device would assume you are This bonding will fall heavily RRC’s numbers are way too high TROY CHRISTIANSON might be the best normally at home, Citizen Publishing Company on our farmers. Our farmers de- for a smaller building. Guest columnist option in this type of and the person who 260 Tenth St., Windom, MN 56101 serve our thanks. Over the years •฀฀RRC’s฀referendum฀of ฀ situation. There are is not able to speak or many generations of farmers $45,145,000 for a 118,700 square 507-831-3455 or 800-658-2510 different options, and some of text uses a single wireless phone. have supported the students in foot building project is $380 per FAX 507-831-3740 them will alert family members at From my experience, 9-1-1 call our rural district. square foot. RTR’s $35-million email: [email protected] another location who could then centers are very willing to work A very important piece at this referendum for a 159,971 square www.windomnews.com contact the 9-1-1 call center in the with citizens within their jurisdic- time is the state’s willingness to foot building is $219 per square jurisdiction where the person in tion who feel they need additional The Cottonwood County Citizen is underwrite some farm bonding foot. Building costs have not gone distress lives to ensure help is on support when a 9-1-1 call is placed published every Wednesday with with Ag2School legislation. Never up 73.5% in two years! the way. The problem with the and someone is not able to commu- subscription rates of $49 per year will there be a better time to take •฀RRC฀should฀use฀some฀of ฀their฀ medical alert devices is that there nicate. in Cottonwood and surrounding advantage of this program! existing equipment instead of is typically a single address associ- You can avoid a ticket — and a counties and $65 per year else- Please support the bond for buying all new as proposed. ated with them, so if this person crash — if you simply buckle up, where in the U.S. This publication building a new RRC building. It RRC needs to step back and get was not at home when pressing drive at safe speeds, pay atten- is entered at the post office in will show commitment to the fu- real numbers from an engineer- their help button, it may not be tion and always drive sober. Help Windom, MN 56101 as periodical ture of the best kids in America. ing firm like R.A. Morton. The helpful. us drive Minnesota Toward Zero postage. Send address changes district cannot afford $45 million — Bruce Olson For your situation, I would rec- Deaths. to Citizen Publishing Company, for a building. The cost needs to Spirit Lake ommend reaching out to the 9-1-1 P.O. Box 309, Windom, MN 56101. be lowered by at least $10 million. Sgt. Troy Christianson is an call center manager that would information officer for the Min- All subscriptions to the Citizen are Treat communities fairly — Glen N. Graff receive the call in your jurisdic- nesota State Patrol. transferable but non-refundable. The RRC School District has an Sanborn tion. The computer aided dispatch eEdition alone is available for $32.

n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN FAITH & FAMILY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 4 Windom Robotics’ Pineapple Posse second in home tournament n A total of 27 teams from fantastic day,” Defries said. seven schools participated in “They again went undefeat- the day-long tournament. ed during the qualification matches.” Windom’s Pineapple Posse Pineapple Posse formed an of Dylan Serreyn, Ethan alliance with Storm Robotics Brockman and Carter Allen C from Sauk Rapids and won formed an alliance with their quarterfinal match 36-6 Storm Robotics C Team from and their semifinal match Sauk Rapids to take second 29-12 over an alliance that in- place in the Windom VEX cluded Windom’s A team of Robotics Tournament held Philip Ackerman and Keith Saturday in the Windom Swenson. Area Middle High School In the title match, the Blue Gym. Posse/Storm C duo fell to It was Windom’s first the Rebelbots/Roverbots alli- full, in-person tournament ance 22-16. of the season, playing the game Change Up. A total of Other Windom teams 27 teams from seven schools In addition to Pineapple competed in the event. Posse, Windom had five Windom’s Pineapple Posse other teams in the tourna- team captured runner-up ment. 2/3 robotics 65 honors after going 7-0 in The Posse and two other WHILE HIS TEAMMATES are at the game field, the third member qualification matches. The Windom teams, Windom A of the Pineapple Posse, Carter Allen, watches the action on his Southland Rebelbots also and Rubber Duckies, were laptop back at their team table. went 7-0, while two other involved in the elimination Southland teams went 6-1. rounds. “Pineapple Posse had a Windom’s A team of “They had a couple hiccups “I think they were the seniors Ackerman and throughout the day, but were biggest surprise of the day. Swenson went 4-3 in quali- able to recover nicely during When we participated in fication matches and allied the finals. So it was nice to Kimball two weeks ago, they with Storm Robotics B to see them have a strong show- didn’t do as well as they had win their quarterfinal match ing.” wanted, but they worked 24-7 over the Circuit Break- The Rubber Duckies hard and made changes,” De- ers from New Ulm Catholic of eighth-grader Tatum fries said. “They had a phe- Schools and Rock ’em Sock Bramstedt and freshmen nomenal day. They definitely ’em Robots from Tri-City Maddie Alvstad, Emma earned the respect from our United in Montgomery. Holtz, Porsha Myrvold and other two more experienced The alliance lost to the Thomas Green, also went high school teams.” eventual runners-up in the 4-3 in qualification matches. Windom’s other three semifinals. They formed an alliance teams, who were not picked DAVE FJELD 2/3 robotics 21 “It was the final home with the Southland South- during alliance selection, ETHAN BROCKMAN (above tournament for our two bots and easily won their were: left) and Dylan Serreyn look seniors. Keith has been part quarterfinal match 64-8. •฀฀The฀Windom฀Eagles฀D฀ 2/3 robotics 8 over the game field and They fell in the semifinals BROCKMAN DRIVES THE Pineapple Posse’s robot while of robotics since seventh discuss their early-round teammate Serreyn offers direction to score points. grade and Philip since by a slim 12-7 margin to the qualification match. eighth grade,” Defries said. eventual champions. SEE ROBOTS • PAGE 13

Best Shot photo show opens Sunday in Remick Gallery n n Admission is free and light exhibit may vote for their refreshments will be provided. favorite photograph. Admission is free and The exhibit opening of light refreshments will be the Cottonwood County provided. Historical Society’s annual The exhibit, sponsored by “Give It Your Best Shot” the Robert & Helen Remick photography show is set for Endowment, runs through Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., in March 20. the Remick Gallery. Those unable to the open- The historical society is ing may check out the show located at 812 4th Ave., in during the CCHS’s regular Windom. business hours: Monday This year’s show features through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 photographs taken in Cot- p.m., and Saturday by ap- tonwood County by local pointment only. photographers relating to For more information, this year’s theme, “signs.” contact the museum at 831- Those attending the 1134.

DAVE FJELD 2/3 Newsies/Act I 134 ‘Newsies’ recording completed, moves to editing The long-awaited, much-anticipated 2020 Windom Area High School Fall Musical took a big step recently as directors, cast and crew completed recording of the Disney musical “Newsies.” The show was video recorded using three different cameras and has now moved into the editing stage. Details on when the production will be made available to the public should be coming in the next couple of weeks. Watch the Citizen and Shopper for stories and advertisements explaining how you can watch this year’s show. The Citizen was on hand during the recording to snap pictures of the production, which will be featured in a future edition of the Citizen. A couple of scenes from Act I of the show include the newsies revolting (above) to learning that Publisher Joseph Pulit- zer raising the price of newspapers, virtually putting the newsboys out of business. The newsies crumpled up the papers during one of the musical numbers and tossed them into the audience. LORIN EPP Meanwhile, Jack Kelly (Ethan Bordewyk), head of the newsies, THIS PHOTO BY Lorin Epp of the historical marker at Mountain talks with reporter Katherine Plumber (Allison Letcher). 2/3 Newsies/Act I 103 Lake is one of the pictures included in this year’s Give It Your Best Shot photo show at the Remick Gallery in Windom.

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Roger Polzin CLUB ACTIVITIES Monday, Feb. 8 Roger Polzin, 70, of Jef- years, driving semi trucks, William ‘Will’ G. Broers The Windom Area Health fers died Jan. 31, 2021, at before retiring in 2017. He WINDOM William “Will” tual friend’s wed- Auxiliary will hold its monthly Sunset Hospice Cottage in enjoyed his time visiting and G. Broers, age 31, ding. On Oct. 16, meeting at 6 p.m. at the hospi- Worthington assisting farmers across the LIONS of Windom, passed 2020, they became tal’s Education Room. after battling region. away unexpectedly engaged. She was CLUB cancer since In his spare time, Roger LSS BISTRO Sunday evening, the missing piece to July 2020. was a volunteer firefighter (Formerly Windom Senior Dining, Jan. 24, 2021, at the Will and his three Funeral with the Jeffers Fire Depart- each meal includes milk, bread Avera McKennan children: Travis, services will ment for 20 years. and dessert.) MEETINGS: Hospital in Sioux Carmen and Eliza- be held Thurs- Roger enjoyed camping Thursday: Sloppy Joe on a Second and fourth Falls. beth. day at 10 a.m., with his family over the bun, cheesy hash browns, baked Wednesdays at 6:30 Funeral services Will cherished at Trin- years and, in retirement, beans. p.m. at Phat Pheasant. were held at 1 p.m., on spending time with his ity Lutheran spending winters with his Friday: Chicken tetrazzini, Saturday, Jan. 30, at the kids, friends and family Church in Jeffers with wife, Donna, in Kingman, mixed vegetables, Mandarin ACTIVITIES: Assembly of God Church and planning his future Pastor Jennifer Needham Ariz. He also enjoyed vaca- oranges. in Willmar. with Jess. He enjoyed Monday: Barbecued chicken The Windom Lions officiating. tions with family and trav- Visitation was two playing basketball and breast, baked potato with sour Club is proud to have The funeral service will be eled to many places through- hours prior to the service volleyball with his cream, California Normandy donated $1,000 to livestreamed on the Trinity out his life. at the church. friends. vegetables. Cottonwood County Lutheran Church Facebook An avid angler and hunter, Arrangements were He had a great sense of Tuesday: Beef chili with Relay for Life, $1,000 page and YouTube channel. Roger enjoyed fishing trips with Peterson Brothers humor and a contagious beans, creamy coleslaw, corn Visitation will be held to Lake of the Woods and to Windom Area Funeral Home in Willmar. smile. He was loved by muffin, orange fresh. today (Wednesday) from 4 to hunting trips with his son Sharing Center, $1,000 www.petersonbrothers. many. Wednesday: Chicken wild 7 p.m., at LaCanne Family Terry, grandchildren, family to Heron Lake Food com He is survived by his rice casserole, oriental blend Funeral Home in Windom and friends. vegetables, peaches. Shelf and $1,100 William “Will” George fiancé, Jessica; his three and continue Thursday at He also enjoyed cooking Thursday (2-11): Chef’s to a Windom Eagle Broers was born on May children: Travis, Car- the church in Jeffers for one meals for family gatherings choice, vegetable, fruit. 11, 1989, in Willmar, the men and Elizabeth; his Achievement Project. hour prior to the service. and eating sweets and baked NOTE: Until further notice, son of Larry Broers and parents, Larry Broers and Masks will be required goods. meals will not be served at the Mary Sletta. He grew up Mary Sletta; two broth- to attend services at the Roger will be remembered senior congregate dining site WINDOM AREA SR. CENTER in Maynard and attended ers, Travis and Jeremy funeral home and church. for making friends every- in Windom, but meals can be Activities at the Center, located school in Maynard, Clara Bratsch; and one sister, LaCanne Family Funeral where he went and having picked up at the door of the at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive City and Montevideo. Kari Broers; besides Service of Windom is han- conversations with anyone senior dining room or delivered. include: His career began in many nieces, nephews, dling the funeral arrange- he encountered, never being Call 831-6161 the day prior to Monday-Friday: Pool and Montevideo at Duffy’s other relatives and many ments. able to sit still and lending a the desired dinner and indicate cards for men, 8 a.m.-noon; Good Time Bar & Saloon friends. pick-up or delivery. Roger R. Polzin was born helping hand. cards and games for women, and was currently the He was preceded in beginning at 1 p.m. Nov. 25, 1950, to Willie and He was preceded in death manager at Duffy’s Bar & death by his grandpar- Lillian (Willaby) Polzin in by a grandson, Chase Cas- Grill in Windom. ents; a sister-in-law, Springfield. He was baptized well; and siblings, Willy Jr. WEEKLY CLUB ACTIVITIES In 2017, Will met his Ashley Bratsch; and a and confirmed at Trinity and Randy (Elaine) Polzin. Al-Anon: Presently not meeting. Community Health Services, love, Jessica Foy, at a mu- nephew, Sean Broers. Lutheran Church in Jeffers. Survivors include his wife Contact: Lorri, 831-6107. 235 9th St., Windom. Contact: He attended school in of 48 years, Donna; children, AA: Fridays — 8 p.m.; Saturdays 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. Jeffers, where he enjoyed Margo Wright of Jeffers, — 11 a.m.; Sundays — 4 p.m.; NA: Wednesdays — 7-8 p.m., playing football. Becky (Paul) Caswell of Wednesdays — 9:30 a.m., Win- BARC Second Floor. In 1972, Roger married Spencer, Iowa, and Terry (Sa- dom Fire Hall. Contact: Kathy, TOPS: Thursdays — 5 p.m., Donna Will at Trinity vannah) Polzin of Fort Rip- Marlys Elaine Henderson 822-1311. weigh-ins, 5:30 p.m., meeting, Lutheran Church. Together ley; six grandchildren; two Cottonwood County A.C.E. First Presbyterian Church, 336 Bone Builders: Currently not 11th St., Windom. they raised three children. great-grandchildren; and April 17, 1937 - Jan. 19, 2021 meeting during the COVID-19 WIC Clinics: Mondays-Fridays siblings, Carolyn (Harry) Roger was employed with On April 17, loved her family pandemic. — By appointment 9 a.m. to New Vision Co-Op for 36 Michel and Rick Polzin. 1937, a beautiful and friends. Gam-Anon: Thurs. — 7 p.m., 4 p.m., Community Health daughter, Marlys After meeting Windom Fire Hall, 428 9th St. Services, 235 9th St., Windom: Elaine Harder, was and marrying Gamblers Anonymous: Sun- 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. Mary Ann Holck born to Sam C. and Bruce Henderson, days — 7 p.m., Law Enforce- Windom Area Chordhustlers: Mary Ann Holck, 84, of Hotel in Minneapolis before Gertrude (Johnson) they lived in Min- ment Center lower level, Currently not meeting during Windom died Jan. 26, 2021. returning to the local area. Harder. Marlys was neapolis and Idaho Windom. the COVID-19 pandemic. She was born April 29, She then lived in Heron the oldest of five before settling in Immunizations: Mondays- Windom Kiwanis Club: Thurs- 1936. to Wil- Lake until becoming a children with her Mesa, Ariz. Fridays — By appointment, days — Noon, River City Eatery. liam and Ma- resident of Good Samaritan baby sister Mary Marlys had an bel (Sykora) Society-Mikkelsen Manor Anne passing away in infectious laugh, a great Holck in Rose in 2011 in Windom and later infancy. sense of humor and a Hill Township Good Samaritan Society- She grew up with her personality that gifted n SCHOOL MENUS Feb. 4-11 in Cottonwood Sogge Memorial. three brothers — Gordy, her with many friends County. She enjoyed baking, Jim and Paul — on the with whom she spent her Windom Area Schools An equal opportunity provider She at- knitting, crocheting, doing family farm in Carson favorite pastime, drinking tended Jeffers puzzles, reading her Bible Township. Marlys was coffee. She loved sports BREAKFAST MENU cup. Public Schools and corresponding with full of laughs and loved to and knew the names of all (Each meal comes with milk.) Monday: Beef hot dog with and graduated from Jeffers friends, among other things. tease. the players. Windom Area Schools / ELC relishes and toppings, baked High School in 1954. She She was preceded in death She accepted the Lord Marlys loved her broth- Thursday — Cereal bar, beans, colorful fruit cup. continued her education by her parents, grandparents Jesus Christ as her per- ers and called them often applesauce cup. Headstart Tuesday: Shrimp poppers at Mankato Commercial and other relatives. sonal savior at a young to visit. — Cereal, applesauce. PreK — and string cheese, steamed School. Survivors include her age and became a mem- When Marlys’ husband, Cereal bar, applesauce. peas and carrots, fresh or- Mary Ann worked for many cousins. ber of Bethel Mennonite Bruce, passed away after Friday: Mini bagel with anges and kiwi. many years at the Andrews Church. 53 years of marriage, she cream cheese, Craisins or Wednesday: Chicken fajita She attended Mt. Lake continued to live in Grant raisins (same for PreK). or chicken wrap with soft shell Public School. She loved Court Mesa. She looked Monday: Mini French toast, tortilla, lettuce and toppings, Brian Peterson school, had many friends forward to each winter apple juice. PreK/Headstart fruit variety. and her ambition was to when her brother, Gordy, — Crackers, fruit. Highland — Thursday (2-11): Brunch Brian Peterson, 54, of guiding trail rides at the Cereal bar, juice. of French toast or pancakes become a teacher. and wife, Nancy, came to Kilkenny died Dec. 22, 2020, Breckenridge horse range. Tuesday: Muffin and crack- with sausages, tri-taters, rosy at University of Minnesota In 1993, Brian married It was a cold day in spend winters in Arizona. ers, orange juice. PreK — Blue- applesauce. Medical Cen- Deb Gabrelcik and moved to January 1955, with snow She enjoyed outings berry muffin, fruit. ter, West Bank Shakopee. They were blessed covering the landscape. with them. Her favorite Wednesday: Uncrustable Red Rock Central in Minneapo- with two children, Jake and Marlys, a senior in high outing was going to have peanut butter and jelly sand- (All meals include bread and lis. Kate. Two years later, they school, and four friends a milkshake and burger. wich, fruit punch or mixed milk.) A walk- moved to Prior Lake and were traveling south The last couple years berry juice. Headstart — Un- Thursday: Cheeseburger, through then to his present home in of Mt. Lake on County were difficult for Marlys. crustable peanut butter and broccoli with dip, fruit. visitation was Kilkenny. Rd. 1 to attend a basket- She moved into a memory jelly sandwich, fruit. Friday: Mini corn dogs, held Dec. 30 Brian had a hobby farm in ball game when the car care community at Grand Thursday (2-11): Mini bagel spudsters, apple slices. at New Hope Kilkenny where he started Marlys was a passenger Court Mesa where she with cream cheese, apple Monday: Tater Tot hot dish, Lutheran Brian Peterson Farrier in went off the deadend passed away peacefully juice. PreK — Mini bagel, fruit. garlic bread, mixed vegetables, LUNCH MENU fruit. Church in Comfrey. All Service, in which he shoed claiming the lives of two on Jan. 19, 2021, after her (Meal includes 1% white or Tuesday: Pizza crunchers, attending were required to horses until his death. He friends and changing the last visit from Gordy and course of Marlys’ future. Nancy. She had not been 1% chocolate milk.) broccoli, fruit. wear masks and maintain had been in the horse indus- All Schools Wednesday: Chicken nug- social distancing in ac- try for 32 years and had a The tragic accident left allowed other visitors Marlys severely injured. since early 2020 due to Thursday: Chicken nuggets, gets, heart-shaped pretzel with cordance with COVID-19 loyal following of customers. corn, variety fruit, Rice Krispies cheese sauce, baked beans, guidelines. Brian enjoyed being a She was hospitalized COVID-19 pandemic. for weeks at University of Marlys leaves behind bar. fruit slush cup. A celebration of Brian’s father to his children, Jake Friday: Cheese quesadilla, Thursday (2-11): Bosco stick Minnesota Hospital and two brothers, Gordy and life and interment will be and Katie, working with fresh vegetables with ranch or with sauce, lettuce salad, fruit, held at a later date. Inter- horses and the camaraderie from there transferred to Nancy Harder of Austin, refried beans with cheese, fruit heart-shaped cookie. ment will be at Springfield that came with embracing Sister Kenny Institute for Jim and Joan Harder of City Cemetery. the equine world. He also rehabilitation where she Bingham Lake; sister-in- Brian Lee Peterson was enjoyed hunting and fish- spent many more weeks. law, Diane (Paul) Harder born May 14, 1966, to LeRoy ing, taking multiple trips The injuries Marlys of Mt. Lake; nephews: and Carol Peterson in Com- to Northern Minnesota and sustained left her perma- Eric Harder and family, www.windomnews.com frey. He was raised on the Texas to hunt with friends. nently disabled, crushing Chris Harder and family, family’s cattle and pig farm The last several years her dreams of becoming a Troy Harder, Trent Hard- near Comfrey, where Brian were spent with his life part- teacher. er; nieces: Paula Harder, developed a love of animals ner, Julie Shomin, traveling Following graduation Cassondra Harder, Brit- at a young age and became and horseback riding. from high school, Marlys tany Winters and family; Maximize involved in 4-H. Brian will be remembered attended Bethel College and other relatives and After graduating high for his wit, smile and brown in Newton, Kan., and then friends. school, Brian attended the eyes and having passed his Worthington Jr. College Marlys was welcomed in Worthington. to heaven into the arms of your refund University of Minnesota- laughter to son, Jake. 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■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 6 Use a pizza slicer width- wise to slice 2-inch long PUBLIC NOTICES The pieces. Score each hot dogs three times (not all the way Notice of Public Sale STATE OF MINNESOTA estate, including the power to through) on one side. Mechanic’s Lien COUNTY collect all assets; pay all legal DISH Start with the bottom of Reference: Minnesota OF COTTONWOOD debts, claims, taxes, and ex- Between my air fryer and my the crescent and hot dog Statues, section 514.18 DISTRICT COURT penses; sell real and personal Instant Pot, my stove and micro- and roll it up to the top so Sale Date: February 5th, FIFTH property; and do all necessary wave have to be wondering if I almost the whole hot dog 2021 JUDICIAL DISTRICT acts for the estate. ever cook for my family anymore. is wrapped (ends will be Sale Time: 12 PM PROBATE Notice is also given that, So, if you are lucky enough to showing). Sale Location: Windom COURT DIVISION subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3- have one (or both), or got one for Spray inside of air fryer Towing 2470 E Hwy 60 Court File No. 17-PR-21-36 801, all creditors having Christmas, then this is the column basket with non-stick spray Amount owed $3,504.70 In Re: Estate of claims against the decedent’s for you. This week I’m featuring a ■ and place wrapped dogs in- Reason for Sale is Aban- BETTY ANN estate are required to present few recipes to use in your air fryer. side. Cook at 360 degrees for donment NATTERSTAD, the claims to the personal Now, my favorite thing to use my VICKI RASMUSSEN Food Columnist 3 minutes, then leave them Vehicle Description: Decedent. representative or to the Court air fryer for is reheating leftovers, [email protected] inside the basket without 2011 Scion XB Vin #JTL- NOTICE OF AND OR- within four (4) months after but there are some things I never opening it for 3 more min- ZE4FE7B1128188 Plate DER FOR HEARING ON the date of this notice or the even thought about cooking in it — doughnuts . . . who utes to continue to warm #1AV 937 PETITION FOR FORMAL claims will be barred. would have thought? If you don’t have one yet, I highly the inside of the meat. (545— Jan. 20, 27; PROBATE OF WILL AND BY THE COURT recommend getting one. Feb. 3, 2021) APPOINTMENT OF PER- Christina M. Wietzema ______Air Fryer Doughnuts Buffalo Roasted Air Fried Macaroni SONAL REPRESENTATIVE Judge of District Court 1 can jumbo flaky biscuits, Cauliflower and Cheese Balls Public Notice of AND NOTICE TO CREDI- Jan 31 2021 6:28 PM such as Pillsbury Grands 5 cups cauliflower, chopped Request for Proposal TORS Sheila Pierson 4 cups leftover macaroni and Independent School Dis- It is Ordered and Notice Court Administrator ½ cup granulated sugar (1 medium head) cheese, refrigerated trict #177, Windom Area is given that on February 24, Jan 31 2021 6:30 PM ½ Tbsp. ground cinnamon ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce 2 eggs Schools (“District”) requests 2021 at 8:30 a.m. a hearing will Objections to the petition 5 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. milk proposals for group insurance be held in this Court at the for appointment of the per- Preheat air fryer to 360 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup Japanese Panko coverage for the health plan Cottonwood County Court- sonal representative must degrees. ½ tsp. sea salt (add more to 1 tsp. salt year beginning July 1, 2021. house, 900 Third Avenue, be filed prior to the hearing In a medium bowl, mix taste) Sealed proposals will be ac- Windom, Minnesota 56101, with the Cottonwood County 1 tsp. paprika together the cinnamon and 1 Tbsp. white whole wheat cepted in paper form until 3:30 for the formal probate of an Court Administration office ½ tsp. garlic powder sugar. Set aside. Open the flour pm central time on Thursday, instrument purporting to by: efiling (electronic filing); can of flaky biscuits and 2 slices cooked bacon, 1 Tbsp. Buffalo wing sauce, March 25, 2021 at Windom be the decedent’s Will dated email: 5thCottonwoodCourt- chopped finely (optional) cut the center out of each for serving Area Schools, PO Box 177, November 3, 2006, and for the [email protected]; one using a 1-inch round Using your leftover 1400 17th Street, Windom, appointment of Arvin Cohrs, mail at P.O. Box 97, Windom, In a large bowl, add the cutter. Lightly coat air refrigerated macaroni and MN 56101. Sealed bids should whose address is 2995 Hwy 30, MN 56101. cauliflower, sauce, olive oil, fryer basket with coconut cheese, take large chunks, be clearly marked “Group Westbrook, Minnesota 56183, Any interested person plan- garlic powder, salt and flour. oil spray (you can also use about 2 Tbsp., and roll into Insurance Coverage Bid” and Wayne Rupp, whose ad- ning on attending the hearing Toss until sauce coats all of olive oil spray). Do not use balls. Set aside. and directed to Peggy Pfeffer, dress is 37551 290th Street, should contact Court Admin- the cauliflower. non-stick spray, such as In a bowl, add egg and Business Manager. Copies of Westbrook, Minnesota 56183, istration at 507-831-4551. Spray the air fryer grill Pam (those sprays could be milk and whisk to combine. the complete request for pro- as Co-Personal Represen- Attorney for Petitioner: with cooking spray and add harmful to your air fryer). Then in another bowl, add posal may be requested from tatives of the estate of the Taliesen M. Burrows cauliflower. Set air fryer to Place the doughnuts (not Panko bread crumbs, salt, Paul Pederson at pauldhped- decedent in an unsupervised (MN# 0399137) 400 degrees and cook for 15 holes), in your air fryer. garlic powder, paprika and [email protected], and will administration. Birkholz & Associates, LLC minutes. At 7 minutes toss Bake for 5 minutes at 360 chopped bacon, if using, be sent electronically at no Any objections to the peti- 101 South Seventh Street cauliflower. degrees. As the doughnuts and stir to combine. charge. District reserves the tion must be raised at the P.O. Box 461 Cook a few minutes are cooking, melt the butter. Grab a macaroni and right to reject any or all bids hearing or filed with the St. James, Minnesota 56081 longer if you prefer charred Using a silicone pastry cheese ball and place in egg and to waive informalities. Court prior to the hearing. If Telephone: (507) 375-3374 and crispy bites. After brush, coat the baked and milk mixture, coating District reserves the right to the petition is proper and no Facsimile: (507) 375-3375 removing from air fryer, doughnuts with your the entire ball, then add to select the proposal which it objections are filed or raised, [email protected] toss with a tablespoon of melted butter. Then cover the Panko mixture, then determines to be in the best the personal representatives (552— Feb. 3, 10, 2021) warmed sauce and serve. the doughnuts with the add to a lined parchment interest of the District. will be appointed with the cinnamon sugar mixture by paper cookie sheet. Place in (551 — Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 2021) full power to administer the dipping and rolling around. Air Fryer Pigs the freezer and freeze for 30 ______Use a spoon to coat the top in a Blanket minutes. as well. Gently shake off ex- 6 hot dogs Preheat your air fryer If you find mistakes in this publication, please cess cinnamon sugar. Serve 1 roll crescent rolls, or cres- on 360 degrees. After the 30 doughnuts hot. cent sheet minutes, remove the maca- consider that they are there for a purpose. Doughnut Holes: When Preheat your air fryer to roni and cheese balls from We publish something for everyone and some you air fry the “holes,” set the freezer and place them people are always looking for mistakes! your timer for 3 minutes 360 degrees. Whoops! Roll out crescent roll into air fryer basket in a and repeat the process of single layer, making sure dipping in butter and then sheet but do not pull pieces apart, rather pinch perfora- they don’t touch. Air fry for adding the cinnamon and 8-10 minutes until light and tions so it is one solid sheet. Publishing Company sugar mixture. golden on the outside.

MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Members of the public may view and listen to the eviden- all communications. Comments received after the close of NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS tiary hearings by following the directions above. The evi- the comment period may or may not be considered by the dentiary hearings will not provide speaking opportunities Commission. In the Matter of the Applications of Plum Creek Wind for members of the public. Please attend one of the public Farm, LLC for a Certificate of Need, Site Permit, and Please focus your comments on information that will help hearings on February 16, 2021, to provide comments or ask answer the following questions: Route Permit for an up to 414 MW Large Wind Energy questions. Conversion System and 345 kV Transmission Line in Cot- •฀Should the Commission issue a certificate of need for tonwood, Murray, and Redwood Counties, Minnesota To find out if a hearing is canceled call 1-855-731-6208 or the proposed large wind energy conversion system 651-201-2213 or visit mn.gov/puc. PUC Docket Numbers: IP6997/CN-18-699 (Certificate of and high-voltage transmission line? Need), IP6997/WS-18-700 (Site Permit), and IP6997/TL-18- Information on the application review process and docu- •฀Should the Commission grant a site permit for the 701 (Route Permit) ments related to the proposed project including materi- proposed large wind energy conversion system? als from the public hearings; the certificate of need, site OAH Docket Numbers: 71-2500-36664 (Certificate of permit, and route permit applications; and the draft envi- •฀Should the Commission grant a route permit for the Need), 71-2500-36665 (Site Permit), and 71-2500-36666 (Route ronmental impact statement are available on the Depart- proposed high-voltage transmission line? Permit) ment of Commerce website at https://mn.gov/eera/web/ •฀If granted, what additional conditions or requirements PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Public Utili- project/13894/ or the Commission’s website at mn.gov/puc, should be included in a site or route permit? What ties Commission (Commission) will hold remote-access select eDockets, enter the year (18) and the docket number route alternative should be selected and why? public hearings and evidentiary hearings on the certificate (699, 700, or 701), and select Search. Comments may be submitted via: of need, site permit, and route permit applications for the Project Description 414-megawatt large wind energy conversion system and Online: Visit mn.gov/puc, select Comment and the associated 345-kilovolt high-voltage transmission line Plum Creek, an affiliate of National Grid Renewables (for- follow the prompts. proposed by Plum Creek Wind Farm, LLC (Plum Creek). merly Geronimo Energy, LLC), is proposing to construct Email: [email protected] a 414-megawatt large wind energy conversion system U.S. Mail: Public Advisor – Minnesota Public Utilities Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission consisting of 74 to 110 wind turbines ranging from 2.8 to Commission has suspended in-person hearings. The Commission is 5.6 megawatts in size and an associated 31-mile 345-kilovolt 121 7th Place East, Suite 350 using remote-access technology to conduct hearings to transmission line. The proposed wind facility would also St. Paul, MN 55101 ensure continued public participation and information include above- or below-ground electric collection and Important. Comments will be made available to the public sharing opportunities. The remote-access public and communications lines; an above-ground electric feeder via the Commission’s website, except in limited circum- evidentiary hearings will be held on the dates and times line; two collector substations; four permanent meteoro- stances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data provided below. logical towers; a sonic or light detection and ranging unit; Practices Act. The Commission does not edit or delete two aircraft detection lighting system radars; an operation Public Hearing – February 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. personal identifying information from submissions. and maintenance building, and new gravel access roads. 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■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 7 PUBLIC N OTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Eide Bailly Center, Suite 500 IS FROM A DEBT COLLEC- v. North line of said South- MORTGAGED PREMISES FORECLOSURE SALE 111 South 2nd Street TOR ATTEMPTING TO Louise M. Meyer; Timothy west Quarter (SW 1/4); ARE IMPROVED WITH A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Mankato, MN 56001 COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- A. Meyer; Tim Meyer Truck- thence North 89 degrees 23 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING EN, that default has occurred Phone: 507-387-1115 FORMATION OBTAINED ing, L.L.C.; Cargill, Incorpo- minutes 45 seconds West, OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, in the conditions of that cer- Fax: 507-387-4413 WILL BE USED FOR THAT rated; and the United States along the North line of said ARE NOT PROPERTY USED tain mortgage, dated the 30th [email protected] PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO of America, Southwest Quarter (SW IN AGRICULTURAL PRO- day of October, 2017, executed (539 — Dec. 30, 2020; Jan. 6, VERIFICATION OF THE Defendants. 1/4), a distance of 831.06 DUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- by Bryan J. Dodge and Anissa 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2021) DEBT AND IDENTITY OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- feet, to the point of begin- DONED. M. Dodge, spouses married to ______THE ORIGINAL CREDI- EN that under and by virtue ning. DATED: November 06, 2020 each other, as mortgagors, to NOTICE OF MORTGAGE TOR WITHIN THE TIME of the judgment entered in (548— Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAG- Pioneer Bank, as mortgagee, FORECLOSURE SALE PROVIDED BY LAW IS the above-captioned matter on 24, March 3, 2021) EE: PennyMac Loan Services, ______filed for record in the office of NOTICE IS HEREBY NOT AFFECTED BY THIS October 13, 2020, and docketed LLC the County Recorder in and GIVEN, that default has oc- ACTION. on January 8, 2021, a certi- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. for the County of Cottonwood, curred in the conditions of Dated this 22nd day of De- fied copy of which has been FORECLOSURE SALE Attorneys for Assignee and State of Minnesota, on the that certain mortgage, dated cember, 2020. delivered to me, I, the Sheriff NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- of Mortgagee 13th day of November, 2017, at the 3rd day of October, 2016, PIONEER BANK, of Cottonwood County, Min- EN that default has occurred 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 3:05 o'clock p.m., and recorded executed by Bryan James Mortgagee nesota, will sell at public in the conditions of the fol- Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 Document No. 281606; Dodge and Anissa Michelle Jennifer G. Lurken #347516 auction, to the highest bidder lowing described mortgage: (651) 209-3300 That no action or proceed- Dodge, husband and wife, as GISLASON & HUNTER for cash, on Friday, March DATE OF MORTGAGE: File Number: 044505F01 ing has been instituted at law mortgagors, to Pioneer Bank, LLP 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at the June 15, 2018 NOTICE OF POSTPONE- to recover the debt secured as mortgagee, filed for record Attorneys for Mortgagee, Office of the Cottonwood ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL MENT OF MORTGAGE by said mortgage, or any part in the office of the County Re- Pioneer Bank County Sheriff, 902 - 5th Av- AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: FORECLOSURE SALE thereof; that there has been corder in and for the County Eide Bailly Center, Suite 500 enue, Windom, Minnesota $56,055.00 The above referenced sale compliance with all notice of Cottonwood, and State of 111 South 2nd Street 56101, the premises and real MORTGAGOR(S): Shane scheduled for December 30, provisions and conditions Minnesota, on the 10th day of Mankato, MN 56001 estate legally described on Amborn and Hilary Amborn, 2020 at 10:00 AM has been post- precedent as required by law; October, 2016, at 4:24 o’clock Phone: 507-387-1115 Exhibit A, hereinafter collec- Husband and Wife, as Joint poned to February 03, 2021 and that the mortgagee or as- p.m., and recorded as Docu- Fax: 507-387-4413 tively referred to as the “Real Tenants at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff ’s signee has elected to declare ment No. 278805; [email protected] Property.” The Real Property MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Main Office, 902 5th Avenue, the entire sum secured by That no action or proceed- (540 — Dec. 30, 2020; Jan. 6, has a physical street address Electronic Registration Sys- Windom, Minnesota 56101 in the note and mortgage to be ing has been instituted at law 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2021) of 38632 - 390th Avenue, Heron tems, Inc., as mortgagee, as said County and State. ______immediately due and payable to recover the debt secured Lake, Minnesota 56137 and a nominee for Plains Commerce DATED: December 14, 2020 as provided in the note and by said mortgage, or any part STATE OF MINNESOTA PID number of 16-004-0200. Bank, its successors and as- ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAG- mortgage; thereof; that there has been COUNTY The sale of the Real Prop- signs EE: PennyMac Loan Services, That the original or maxi- compliance with all notice OF COTTONWOOD erty will be made to partially DATE AND PLACE OF RE- LLC mum principal amount se- provisions and conditions FIFTH satisfy the sum of $686,140.19, CORDING: NOTICE OF POSTPONE- cured by the mortgage was precedent as required by law; JUDICIAL DISTRICT the amount that was found Recorded: June 28, 2018 MENT OF MORTGAGE Fifty-three Thousand and and that the mortgagee or as- DISTRICT COURT and adjudged to be due and Cottonwood County Recorder FORECLOSURE SALE No/100 DOLLARS ($53,000.00); signee has elected to declare PROBATE DIVISION owing to Plaintiff United Document Number: 283313 The above referenced sale That there is due and the entire sum secured by Court File No. Prairie Bank from Defendants ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- scheduled for February 03, claimed to be due on the the note and mortgage to be 17-PR-21-22 Louise M. Meyer, Timothy A. GAGE: 2021 at 10:00 AM has been post- mortgage, including interest immediately due and payable Estate of Meyer, and Tim Meyer Truck- And assigned to: PennyMac poned to February 24, 2021 to date hereof, the sum of as provided in the note and Merlin D. Hansen, ing, L.L.C., plus additional Loan Services, LLC at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff ’s Fifty-seven Thousand Seven mortgage; Decedent accrued pre-judgment inter- Dated: July 01, 2020 Main Office, 902 5th Avenue, Hundred Sixty-five and 91/100 That the original or maxi- NOTICE AND ORDER OF est, costs, disbursements, Recorded: July 01, 2020 Cot- Windom, Minnesota 56101 in DOLLARS ($57,765.91). mum principal amount se- HEARING ON PETITION and reasonable attorney fees, tonwood County Recorder said County and State. And that pursuant to the cured by the mortgage was FOR PROBATE OF WILL together with post-judgment Document Number: 288681 DATED: January 27, 2021 power of sale therein con- Sixty-one Thousand Two Hun- AND APPOINTMENT OF interest and the costs and Transaction Agent: Mort- ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAG- tained, said mortgage will dred Eighty-five and No/100 PERSONAL REPRESEN- expenses related to the sale of gage Electronic Registration EE: PennyMac Loan Services, be foreclosed and the tract of DOLLARS ($61,285.00); TATIVE AND NOTICE TO the Real Property, including, Systems, Inc. LLC land lying and being in the That there is due and CREDITORS but not limited to, additional Transaction Agent Mort- Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. County of Cottonwood, State claimed to be due on the It is Ordered and Notice is reasonable attorney fees. The gage Identification Number: Attorneys for Assignee of Minnesota, described as mortgage, including interest given that February 24, 2021, interest rate in effect through 1005210-0808030365-5 of Mortgagee follows, to-wit: to date hereof, the sum of at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be the date of the sale will be ten Lender or Broker: Plains 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 Lot Seven (7), Block Seven Sixty-four Thousand Seventy- held in this Court at 900 Third percent (10%). Commerce Bank Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 (7), of Hutton and Collins’ nine and 59/100 DOLLARS Avenue, Windom, Minnesota, The sale shall be subject to Residential Mortgage Ser- (651) 209-3300 Addition to the City of Win- ($64,079.59); 56101 for the formal probate redemption by the mortgagor vicer: PennyMac Loan Ser- File Number: 044505F01 dom, Cottonwood County, And that pursuant to the of an instrument purporting or personal representative(s) vices, LLC (553— Feb. 3, 2021) ______Minnesota. power of sale therein con- to be the Will of the Decedent or assignee(s) of the mortgag- Mortgage Originator: Not The real property’s street tained, said mortgage will be dated August 23, 2019 (“Will”) or within twelve (12) months Applicable STATE OF MINNESOTA address is: 1517 5th Ave., Win- foreclosed and the tracts of and for the appointment of from the date of the Court COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- COUNTY dom, MN 56101. land lying and being in the John R. Hansen, 29216 370th Order confirming the sale. ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- OF COTTONWOOD The real property’s identifi- County of Cottonwood, State Ave., Westbrook, MN 56183 as Dated this 19th day of Janu- wood IN DISTRICT COURT cation number is: 25.351.0720. of Minnesota, described as Personal Representative of ary 2021. Property Address: 530 9 1/2 FIFTH Transaction agent: N/A. follows, to-wit: the Estate of the Decedent in COTTONWOOD COUNTY St, Westbrook, MN 56183-9609 JUDICIAL DISTRICT Transaction agent’s Mort- The South 69 feet of Lot 6, an UNSUPERVISED adminis- SHERIFF Tax Parcel ID Number: 24- PROBATE COURT gage identification number: Block 7, Original Townsite tration. Any objections to the /s/ Jason J. Purrington 171-0150 DIVISION N/A. to the City of Windom, Cot- petition must be filed with the Jason J. Purrington LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF Court File No. 17PR2126 Mortgage originator: Pio- tonwood County, Minnesota. Court prior to or raised at the THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PROPERTY: The South 104 In Re: Estate of neer Bank. AND hearing. If proper and if no DRAFTED BY: feet of Lot 9 of County Audi- JOHN L. TAYLOR aka will be sold by the sheriff of The N1/2 of the East 104 objections are filed or raised, Lathrop GPM LLP tor’s Subdivision No. 9 in the JOHN LEROY TAYLOR said county at public auction feet in width across the East the Personal Representative Andrew J. Steil City of Westbrook, Cotton- aka JACK TAYLOR, on the 10th day of February, end of next adjoining the will be appointed with full 1010 West St. Germain wood County, Minnesota Deceased. 2021, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at East boundary line of Lot 16, power to administer the Es- Street, Suite 500 AMOUNT DUE AND NOTICE AND ORDER the Lobby of the Cottonwood Prince’s Outlots, an addition tate including the power to St. Cloud, MN 56301 CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF FOR HEARING ON PETI- County Law Enforcement in the Village of Mountain collect all assets, to pay all (320) 252-4414 DATE OF NOTICE: $59,501.58 TION FOR DESCENT OF Center, 902 Fifth Avenue in Lake, Cottonwood County. legal debts, claims, taxes and Exhibit A THAT all pre-foreclosure PROPERTY the City of Windom in said The real property’s street expenses, to sell real and per- The Northwest Quarter requirements have been com- A Petition for Determina- county and state, to pay the addresses are: 288 10th St., sonal property, and to do all of the Southwest Quarter plied with; that no action or tion of Descent has been filed debt then secured by said Windom, MN 56101; and 1406 necessary acts for the Estate. of the Northwest Quarter proceeding has been insti- with this Court. The Petition mortgage on said premises 3rd Ave., Mountain Lake, MN Objections to the petition of the Southwest Quarter tuted at law or otherwise to represents that the Dece- and the costs and disburse- 56159. for appointment of the per- of Section 4, Township recover the debt secured by dent died more than three (3) ments allowed by law, subject The real properties’ iden- sonal representative must be 105, Range 37, Cottonwood said mortgage, or any part years ago, leaving property to redemption by the mortgag- tification numbers are: filed prior to the hearing with County, Minnesota. thereof; in Minnesota and requests ors, their personal representa- 25.820.0210 and 22.610.0550. the Cottonwood County Court and PURSUANT to the power of the descent of such property tive or assigns within six (6) Transaction agent: N/A. Administration office by: The Northwest Quarter sale contained in said mort- be determined and assigned months from date of sale. Transaction agent’s Mort- efiling (electronic filing); of the Northwest Quarter gage, the above-described by this Court to the persons TIME AND DATE TO gage identification number: email: of the Southwest Quarter, property will be sold by the entitled to the property. VACATE PROPERTY: If the N/A. 5thCottonwoodCourtAd- and the Northeast Quarter Sheriff of said county as Any objections to the Peti- real estate is an owner-occu- Mortgage originator: Pio- [email protected]; or of the Southwest Quarter follows: tion must be filed with the pied, single-family dwelling, neer Bank. mail at P.O. Box 97, Windom, of the Northwest Quarter DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Court prior to or raised at the unless otherwise provided will be sold by the sheriff of MN 56101. Any interested per- of the Southwest Quarter, December 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM hearing. If proper, and not by law, the date on or before said county at public auction son planning on attending the all in Section 4, Township PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s objections are filed or raised, which the mortgagor(s) must on the 10th day of February, hearing should contact Court 105, Range 37, Cottonwood Main Office, 902 5th Avenue, the Petition may be granted. vacate the property if the 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at Administration at 507-831-4551 County, Minnesota. Windom, Minnesota 56101 IT IS ORDERED and Notice mortgage is not reinstated the Lobby of the Cottonwood Notice is also given that and to pay the debt secured by is further given, that the Peti- under Section 580.30 or the County Law Enforcement (subject to Minnesota Statutes Part of the Northwest said mortgage and taxes, if tion will be heard on February property is not redeemed un- Center, 902 Fifth Avenue in section 524.3-801) all creditors Quarter of the Southwest any, on said premises and the 24, 2021, at 8:30 by this Court der Section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. the City of Windom in said having claims against the Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW costs and disbursements, in- at the Cottonwood County on August 10, 2021. county and state, to pay the Estate are required to pres- 1/4) of Section Four (4), cluding attorney fees allowed Courthouse, Windom, Min- THE TIME ALLOWED debt then secured by said ent the claims to the Personal Township One Hundred by law, subject to redemption nesota. BY LAW FOR REDEMP- mortgage on said premises Representative or to the Court Five (105) North, Range within six (6) months from Notice shall be given to all TION BY THE MORTGAG- and the costs and disburse- Administrator within four Thirty-seven (37) West the date of said sale by the interested persons (Minn. OR, THE MORTGAGOR'S ments allowed by law, subject months after the date of this in Springfield Township, mortgagor(s), their personal Stat. 524.1-401) and persons PERSONAL REPRESENTA- to redemption by the mortgag- Notice or the claims will be Cottonwood County, Min- representatives or assigns. who have filed a demand for TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY ors, their personal representa- barred. nesota, described as fol- If the Mortgage is not re- notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. BE REDUCED TO FIVE tive or assigns within six (6) BY THE COURT lows: Beginning at an ex- instated under Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL months from date of sale. Christina M. Wietzema isting iron monument at §580.30 or the property is not Notice shall be given by ORDER IS ENTERED UN- TIME AND DATE TO Judge of District Court the northwest corner of redeemed under Minn. Stat. publishing this Notice and Or- DER MINNESOTA STAT- VACATE PROPERTY: If the January 15, 2021 the Southwest Quarter §580.23, the Mortgagor must der as provided by law and by UTES, SECTION 582.032, real estate is an owner-occu- Sheila Pierson (SW 1/4) of Section Four vacate the property on or mailing a copy of this Notice DETERMINING, AMONG pied, single-family dwelling, Court Administrator (4); thence South 00 de- before 11:59 p.m. on June 30, and Order at least fourteen OTHER THINGS, THAT unless otherwise provided January 15, 2021 grees 52 minutes 36 sec- 2021, or the next business day (14) days prior to the hearing THE MORTGAGED PREM- by law, the date on or before Attorney for Petitioner onds West, bearing based if June 30, 2021 falls on a Sat- date. ISES ARE IMPROVED which the mortgagor(s) must Ronald J. Schramel on Cottonwood County urday, Sunday or legal holiday. Christina M. Wietzema WITH A RESIDENTIAL vacate the property if the Schramel Law Office Coordinate System, along Mortgagor(s) released from Judge DWELLING OF LESS THAN mortgage is not reinstated 910 Fourth Avenue the West line of the South- financial obligation: NONE January 15, 2021 1:17 PM FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT under Section 580.30 or the PO Box 505 west Quarter (SW 1/4) of THIS COMMUNICATION By Sheila Pierson PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- property is not redeemed un- Windom, MN, 56101 said Section Four (4) and IS FROM A DEBT COLLEC- Court Administrator CULTURAL PRODUCTION, der Section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. Attorney License No: along the centerline of the TOR ATTEMPTING TO January 15, 2021 1:17 PM AND ARE ABANDONED. on August 10, 2021. 0254757 township road, as exists, a COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- /S/ Paul M. Malone THIS COMMUNICATION THE TIME ALLOWED Telephone: (507) 831-1301 distance of 1322.51 feet, to FORMATION OBTAINED PAUL M. MALONE (#66941) IS FROM A DEBT COLLEC- BY LAW FOR REDEMP- Email: schramellaw@win- the southwest corner of the WILL BE USED FOR THAT MALONE & MAILANDER TOR ATTEMPTING TO TION BY THE MORTGAG- domnet.com Northwest Quarter of the PURPOSE. Attorney for Personal COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S (547 — Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 2021) Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- Representative FORMATION OBTAINED PERSONAL REPRESENTA- ______of SW 1/4); thence South TION OF THE DEBT AND 2605 Broadway Ave. WILL BE USED FOR THAT TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY STATE OF MINNESOTA 89 degrees 24 minutes 36 IDENTITY OF THE ORIGI- PO Box 256 PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO BE REDUCED TO FIVE DISTRICT COURT seconds East, along the NAL CREDITOR WITHIN Slayton, MN 56172-0256 VERIFICATION OF THE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL COUNTY OF South line of the Northwest THE TIME PROVIDED BY Phone: (507) 836-8581 DEBT AND IDENTITY OF ORDER IS ENTERED UN- COTTONWOOD Quarter of said Southwest LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY Fax: (507) 836-8851 THE ORIGINAL CREDI- DER MINNESOTA STAT- FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW THIS ACTION. Email: [email protected] TOR WITHIN THE TIME UTES, SECTION 582.032, CASE TYPE: Other Civil 1/4), a distance of 832.22 THE TIME ALLOWED BY (549 — Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 2021) PROVIDED BY LAW IS DETERMINING, AMONG (Mortgage Foreclosure) feet, to an iron monument LAW FOR REDEMPTION NOT AFFECTED BY THIS OTHER THINGS, THAT Honorable Christina M. set with survey cap 23008; BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE ACTION. THE MORTGAGED PREM- Wietzema thence north 00 degrees 49 MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL Dated this 22nd day of De- ISES ARE IMPROVED Court File Number: minutes 36 seconds East, REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- cember, 2020. WITH A RESIDENTIAL 17-CV-20-251 parallel with the East line SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED PIONEER BANK, DWELLING OF LESS THAN NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S of the West Half of the TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI- Mortgagee FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT SALE UNDER JUDGMENT Northwest Quarter of said CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED Jennifer G. Lurken #347516 PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- OF MORTGAGE FORECLO- Southwest Quarter (W 1/2 UNDER MINNESOTA STAT- GISLASON & HUNTER CULTURAL PRODUCTION, SURE of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), a UTES, SECTION 582.032, “Because the people LLP AND ARE ABANDONED. United Prairie Bank, distance of 1322.30 feet, to DETERMINING, AMONG must know” Attorneys for Mortgagee, THIS COMMUNICATION Plaintiff, an iron monument set with OTHER THINGS, THAT THE Pioneer Bank survey cap 23008 on the n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 8

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As the new year begins to take off, we look forward to bringing new light to the Chamber. The times they are a changing, as MN native Bob Dylan would say, and we Member 2 Member Focus Program realize we need to start thinking about bringing change to evolve with them. Over the Starting this month, the Chamber kicked off a new program called Member 2 Member. next few months, we look forward to showing the community some of our new ideas, This program was created to not only highlight our members but also connect our programs and events. We hope to bring new life to small-town living and are excited to community members to our business owners through social media, newspaper and be a part of all the good that is to come. radio. Behind every business there is a story, a dream that became a reality and a person behind the name on the wall. The Chamber looks forward to sharing these Show Some Love stories and connecting YOU to our members. During the month of February, the Chamber is teaming up with some local businesses February’s Member 2 Member focus is Higley Ford and Crystal Windshield. Chamber to bring some love to our community members. Every Monday the Windom Chamber Director, Tyann Marcy, sat down with Joel Higley and Bramer Powers to not only hear is asking community members to nominate someone to be entered to receive a ‘gift of about how they opened their doors and the services they provide, but also the rewards love’ from that week’s business sponsor. Tune into the Chamber’s Facebook page to of being a small-town business owner. You can hear from Joel and Bramer this month participate in this month-long promo of showing some love. through the Chamber’s Facebook page, KDOM Member 2 Member Spotlight Focus and the Citizen. Thank you, Steve, at KDOM and Trevor, at the Citizen for being part of this Week One: Show Some Love to a Loved One, sponsored by First Floral Hallmark. program and for helping connect our local businesses with our community. Week Two: Show Some Love to a First Responder, sponsored by Stacie Sanow — State Farm. Week Three: Show Some Love to a Teacher, sponsored by Smith Appliance. Week Four: Show Some Love to a Nurse, sponsored by Fulda Area Credit Union. Windom Area Development Corporation Loan Want to start a New Business and need funding? The WADC has loan funding available Chamber Connections to help with gap financing. In January they approved a new loan program available for Livability Businesses. The Livability Loan Program is offering up to $50,000 at We are working on this year’s Chamber Connections calendar; this is a wonderful 0% interest. All loan requirements and documents are considered on a case-by-case networking opportunity for area business to host and show the community what their basis by the WADC board. For more information, contact director Tyann Marcy at the business has to offer. As the host of the event your business is highlighted all month Windom Chamber. long throughout the newspaper, our weekly E-Blast, Facebook and our Kaleidoscope segment. If you are interested in hosting please get a hold of the Windom Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or 507-831-2752. Our Farm & Home Show monthly Chamber Connections will be on hiatus until May. Wednesday, May 5 will be We are sad to announce, this year’s Farm and Home Show has been cancelled due hosted by Plaza Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, and will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for our to this year’s circumstances and regulations. We look forward to bringing back this new Chamber Connections After Hours option. annual event in 2022.

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MORE ONLINE ■ Sports photos and polls www.windomnews.com V ■ Follow Joel on Twitter @SWMN_SportsGuy ■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 9 TIME OUT Joel Alvstad Rookie, goalie carry Sports Editor load in milestone win Sophomore Presley Dock- moved from Sleepy Eye to ter was not on the Windom Comfrey last month, Presley Area girls hockey roster to became eligible to play. start the season. And until And Monday night, the recently, she wouldn’t have sophomore paid immediate been eligible to play. dividends, scoring four goals At the start of the school in her varsity debut. year, Dockter and her eighth- Meanwhile, sophomore grade sister Ella had open- goalie Kaylie Baerg hit a enrolled from Sleepy Eye to milestone, recording her Comfrey, which joined the 1,000th career save. The rarest of Windom Area girls hockey The dominance on both rarities pairing this year. Ella came ends of the ice propelled the out for hockey. After watch- Eagles to an 11-0 rout over In high school sports, ing the Eagles’ first couple Waseca Monday in Windom. milestones are still a of games, Presley wanted to The big story Monday was pretty big deal. play, but wasn’t eligible due the arrival of Dockter to the Even with more JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 girls hockey 5 to open enrollment rules. games on the schedule REAGAN HAUGEN alertly whacks at a loose puck, eventually stuffing the puck into the net for But when Dockter’s family and the addition of the her first career goal during Monday’s 11-0 victory over Waseca. SEE HOCKEY • PAGE 12 three-point shot, it’s still pretty rare to have a player hit 1,000 career points. In a town with as much basketball — FAST FORWARD: A Look At What’s Ahead In Local Sports — tradition as Windom, Eagle boys only eight girls and four boys have reached grab two the 1,000-point mark in Eagles look to continue hot run their careers. By the time most straight wins of you read this, that The Windom boys basket- The Eagles will have could have changed. ball team had a dominant Two Windom girls first half on offense and was a challenging two- basketball seniors — Al- just as sharp on defense in lison Letcher and the second half Monday game road trip. Delaney Smith — en- night. ■ tered the week within The Eagles surged late By JOEL ALVSTAD 30 points of the cov- in the first half to take a [email protected] eted milestone. After 20-point lead, then stifled Monday’s game in St. any comeback attempt by St. James, Letcher needed James Area in the second The Windom boys bas- seven points to hit 1,000, half, claiming an 82-48 win. ketball team finds itself in while Smith needed 12. The Eagles jumped to an somewhat unfamiliar terri- It’s possible, if not early lead, but St. James tory as it enters a two-game likely, that both play- Area clawed back to within road trip this week — with ers could have hit the 10 points. the start of a winning milestone together But late in the first half, streak. last night (Tuesday) in a flurry of baskets by the After winning just one Jackson. Eagles built a 20-point half- game last season and two In the history of time cushion. games the year before that, Eagle basketball, I In the second half, the Ea- the Eagles took a two-game can think of only two gle offense caught fire from winning streak into last instances when mul- outside, with six second-half night’s (Tuesday) game tiple 1,000-point scor- three-pointers. Meanwhile, against Jackson County ers played at the same the Eagles bottled up the Central. time after eclipsing the Saint offense. Windom With a win, the Eagles milestone — when 2011 stretched the lead as large as could claim their first three- grad Travis Mattson 38 points. game winning streak in played with 2012 grad Five Eagles scored in three seasons as they head Jake Holt, and then double figures, led by senior to St. Peter Thursday, with a when Jake Holt played Austin Doorenbos with 19 tough game at Worthington with his twin brother, points. Sam Doorenbos and looming Monday. Lee, who hit the mark Dylan Serreyn each scored The Eagles surprised his senior year. 15, Abe McKibbin added 14 previously state-ranked But the possibility and Conner Redman scored Westbrook-Walnut Grove of having two players 12. last Tuesday, claiming a 70- hit the milestone in the 60 win. The Eagles backed St. James Area...... 27 21 — 48 same game is extremely Windom...... 47 35 — 82 that up with a dominant rare. I’m sure there SJA (FG-FT-TP): Anderson 0-0-0; Chapin 0-0-0; performance Monday, roll- Balbuena 1-0-2; Luna 2-0-4; HJones 8-3-20; ing to an 82-48 victory over are more instances of Casteneda 0-0-0; Firchau 1-0-2; Stresemann 4-2-14; it, but I can remember Saurez 0-0-0; CJones 0-0-0; Olson 1-0-2; Stevens St. James. 1-2-4. FG: 18-50 (36%). FT: 7-13 (54%). 3Pt. FG: 5-30 hearing about it only (17% — HJones, Stresemann 4). Fouls: 17. Fouled out: Thursday, the Eagles ven- once. In 2010, West- None. Rebs: 25. TOs: 21. ture to St. Peter to take on Windom (FG-FT-TP): SDoorenbos 6-0-15; Walklin brook-Walnut Grove’s 0-0-0; ADoorenbos 5-4-19; Vancura 0-0-0; Squires a Saint team that also has 0-0-0; Redman 6-0-12; King 0-0-0; McKibbin 7-0-14; a two-game winning streak Jon LeBoutillier and Armstrong 0-0-0; Erickson 2-3-7; Serreyn 7-1-15. Mason Comnick actu- FG: 33-62 (53%). FT: 8-15 (53%). 3Pt. FG: 8-20 among its 3-2 record. The (40% — SDoorenbos 3, ADoorenbos 5). Fouls: 17. Saints defeated Worthing- ally hit the 1,000-point Fouled out: None. Rebs: 44. TOs: 15. JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 boys basketball 59 milestone on back-to- ton 48-47, then topped St. SAM DOORENBOS puts up a shot around SJA’s Hunter Stevens during Monday’s game in back possessions, after Eagles stun Chargers James 75-55 last week. Windom. The Eagle boys defeated St. James 82-48 for their second straight win. each entered a game St. Peter returns one The Windom Eagle boys honorable mention all-con- sitting at 999 career squad that enters the week lost their opener 54-49 to a year ago in senior guard basketball team got red hot ference player, senior guard points. with a 2-2 record. The Tro- Luverne, then dropped a Terbuto Ochothow. Also at the right time Tuesday Ethan Grant. Much more on the jans defeated two teams the one-point decision to St. back for the Trojans is night, closing the game with On Monday, the Eagles re- possible double mile- Eagles have lost to — Pipe- Peter last week. honorable mention all- turn to the west division of stone will appear in stone (60-50) and Redwood The Trojans return one conference senior forward the Big South Conference, next week’s Citizen. Valley (64-55). Worthington all-conference player from Brock Bruns. SEE BOYS • PAGE 12 taking on a Worthington

A LOOK BACK TEN YEARS AGO After back-to-back Eagles go cold in loss losses, the Windom boys The Windom Eagle girls 2-8-13; Becker 0-0-0; Sodeman 10-1-22. FG: 21-56 basketball team picked (39%). FT: 10-18 (56%). 3Pt. FG: 3-17 (18% — Brey, up a statement victory, basketball team had an un- Haler, Sodeman). Fouls: 11. Fouled out: None. Rebs: 34. TOs: 9. defeating third-ranked usually cold night from the Montevideo 64-51. The field and from the free throw Thunderhawks had no line Monday in St. James. Eagles drop Panthers answer for junior Jake The Saints outscored the A big night in the lane Holt, who poured in 33 Eagles 31-22 in the second and from the free throw line points. But the Eagle half, handing the Eagles a propelled the Windom girls offense, as a whole, was 55-52 defeat. basketball team to a 72-60 hot, shooting 61% from Windom jumped to a 30-24 victory over Tracy-Milroy- the field for the game. halftime lead behind a domi- Balaton Friday in Tracy. Travis Mattson added 13 nant first half from senior The Eagles battered the points in the win. Delaney Smith, who poured Panthers in the lane, as The Eagle girls bas- in 15 points in the first half. senior center Delaney Smith ketball team used a 13-0 But the Saints switched poured in 29 points. Smith’s run to end the first half defenses and forced the 15 first-half points sparked and held on late to defeat Eagles to the outside, where the Eagles to an early 38-34 Montevideo 58-50. Sierra Windom had one of its poor- lead. Even led the Eagles with est nights of the season, The Eagles also attacked 19 points. Amber Eigen- shooting 34% from the field. the basket against the berg added 15. Meanwhile, the Saints did Panther defense, outscor- The Cobra gymnastics damage from the free throw ing TMB 23-7 from the free team recorded a season- line, going 10-of-18 for the throw line. Gracie Bucher best score of 126.15 but game, including 8-of-16 in went 12-of-14 from the stripe, couldn’t quite knock the second half. The Eagles, including 5-of-6 in the second off conference rival meanwhile, went just 4-of-13 half, as the Eagles secured Redwood Valley, which from the stripe for the game. the victory. scored a 127.025. Miki Bo- Allison Letcher paced the Bucher added 17 points lin took third all-around Eagles with 20 points. Smith in the win. Allison Letcher with a team-best 32.95. added 18 in the loss. scored 16 points. Hannah Kloss scored a Windom...... 30 22 — 52 Windom...... 38 34 — 72 31.35 all-around. St. James Area...... 24 31 — 55 TMB ...... 34 26 — 60 After 13 seasons, WWG Windom (FG-FT-TP): Sammons 0-0-0; Bucher 2-0-5; Windom (FG-FT-TP): Sammons 0-0-0; Bucher 2-12- Letcher 7-2-20; Wormstadt 2-0-6; Rupp 0-0-0; Huska 17; Letcher 5-6-16; Wormstadt 1-0-2; Rupp 0-0-0; head volleyball coach 1-0-3; Smith 8-2-18. FG: 20-59 (34%). FT: 4-13 Huska 2-2-8; Smith 13-3-29. FG: 23-55 (42%). FT: (31%). 3Pt. FG: 8-33 (24% — Bucher, Letcher 4, 23-33 (70%). 3Pt. FG: 3-12 (25% — Bucher, Huska 2). Natalie Ross announced JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 girls basketball 40 Wormstadt 2, Huska). Fouls: 12. Fouled out: None. her resignation. DELANEY SMITH puts up a shot in the lane during last Tuesday’s game against St. Peter. Smith Rebs: 43. TOs: 16. SJA (FG-FT-TP): Bowers 4-1-9; Mickelson 1-0-2; scored 29 points in Friday’s victory over TMB. Grunewald 3-0-6; Brey 1-0-3; Swanson 0-0-0; Haler SEE GIRLS • PAGE 12

■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 10 Cobras split in two triangulars last week The Windom-Mt. Lake 120: Tucker Renquist (W) dec. Aiden Mattison 6-0. Harnitz 0:59. 182: Damian Osland (R) pin Jermaine Ar- Renquist (W) pin Braydon Ripka 1:26. 160: Jaden 126: Brett Regnier (M) pin Noah Holmberg 4:47. 132: rington 1:13. 195: Austin Cowan (R) pin Justin Slater Reisch (L) pin Matthew Ekstrom 2:19. 170: Jacob Cobra wrestling team split Dylan Louwagie (M) pin Eagan Maras 0:44. 138: Ca- 0:55. 220: Brenden Jones (L) pin Gavin Hesse 1:38. Madison (L) forfeit. 182: Ayden Bonnett (L) forfeit. den Swoboda (W) dec. Christian Vlaminck 10-6. 145: 285: Cory Anderson (R) pin Alex Sullivan 2:15. 195: Double forfeit. 220: Alex Altman (W) forfeit. 285: a triangular Friday in Kade Sammons (W) forfeit. 152: Tate Condezo (M) Cyrus Bjorklund (W) forfeit. Marshall, defeating Waseca dec. Trenton Renquist 11-5. 160: Josh Kraft (M) pin Montgomery Bjorklund 1:06. 170: Tucker Fiene (M) pin Cobras split Tuesday Martin County 73, WML 0 53-27 before falling 50-18 to Matthew Ekstrom 2:15. 182: Micah Holmberg (W) pin Mitchell Bouwman 2:48. 195: Cole Felcyn (M) forfeit. The Windom-Mt. Lake 106: Rylan Cutler (M) MD Preston Xayachak 14-2. Marshall. 220: Spencer Wambeke (M) TF Alex Altman 6:00. 285: 113: Cooper Steuber (M) dec. Thavien Xayachak 9-7. In the opening bout with Grant Louwagie (M) pin Cyrus Bjorklund 0:24. Cobra wrestling team picked 120: Jesse Potts (M) pin Tucker Renquist 2:33. 126: Jaxon Rohman (M) TF Noah Holmberg 19-3. 132: Waseca, the Cobras had falls up a triangular split Tuesday Kain Sanders (M) MD Caden Swoboda 13-3. 138: Falcons fall to Knights night in Sherburn, defeating Aden Welcome (M) pin Eagan Maras 0:35. 145: Lucas from Tucker Renquist (126), Jagodzinske (M) dec. Kade Sammons 6-2. 152: Con- Micah Holmberg (182) and Red Rock Central dug a Luverne 54-24 before taking nor Simmonds (M) pin Trenton Renquist 1:30. 160: Blake Jagodzinske (M) pin Matthew Ekstrom 0:39. Alex Altman (220). Kade hole it couldn’t get out of a 73-0 loss to Martin County. 170: Carver Rohman (M) forfeit. 182: Gage Cyphers The Cobras opened the (M) forfeit. 195: Tristan Peterson (M) forfeit. 220: Max Sammons (138) added a tech- Friday night, falling 48-30 Olson (M) pin Alex Altman 0:22. 285: Alec Thompson nical fall win, giving him 150 to Lake Crystal-Wellcome night with a forfeit-filled 54- (M) pin Cyrus Bjorklund 0:31. career victories. Memorial at Lamberton. 24 win over Luverne. WML Against Marshall, Holm- LCWM had a string of claimed just one on-mat Falcons win twice berg (182) had the Cobras’ seven wins out of nine victory, as Trenton Renquist Red Rock Central earned lone pin. WML added deci- weight classes in the lower earned a fall. WML lost two a pair of victories Thursday, sion wins from Renquist weights, with the only falls in the match, with ev- sweeping a triangular in JOEL ALVSTAD 1/27 wrestling 6 (120) and Caden Swoboda weights it didn’t win being ery other weight class being Olivia. THAVIEN XAYACHAK works to bar the arm of his opponent (138). a forfeit at 106 and a double either a forfeit win, a forfeit The Falcons opened with a during the Cobras’ recent match against St. James Area. forfeit at 126. loss or a double forfeit. 57-24 victory over Ortonville, WML 53, Waseca 27 The Falcons had falls from Against Martin County, then closed the night with a cons had falls from Bartholo- 170: Vander Mathiowetz (R) pin Anthony Eustice 3:33. 106: John Feeley (Wa) dec. Jared Hunter 11-4. 113: 182: Damian Osland (R) forfeit. 195: Austin Cowan (R) Thavien Xayachak (WM) forfeit. 120: Mason Gehloff Vander Mathiowetz (170), the Cobras dropped six 54-30 win over BOLD. maus (113), Carter Beranek forfeit. 220: Gavin Hesse (R) pin James Conrad 2:12. (Wa) pin Noah Holmberg 1:23. 126: Tucker Renquist matches by fall, one techni- (132), Damon Holmen (152), 285: Cory Anderson (R) pin Nathan Ehrenberg 2:37. (WM) pin Grant Cox 1:26. 132: Caden Swoboda (WM) Damian Osland (182), Austin Against Ortonville, the forfeit. 138: Kade Sammons (WM) TF Oliver O’Brien Cowan (195) and Cory Ander- cal fall, two major decisions Falcons had falls from Evan Mathiowetz (170) and Da- RRC 54, BOLD 30 2:29. 145: Trenton Renquist (WM) forfeit. 152: Chris- tian Rodriguez (Wa) pin Graycen Hansen 2:40. 160: son (285). and one decision. WML also Bartholomaus (106), Payton mian Osland (182). 106: Brady Kiecker (B) forfeit. 113: Evan Bartholo- Montgomery Bjorklund (WM) forfeit. 170: Matthew gave up three forfeits in the maus (R) pin Tanner Kautz 2:45. 120: Aubrey Mathio- Ekstrom (WM) forfeit. 182: Micah Holmberg (WM) pin LCWM 48, RRC 30 Harazin (160), Vander Ma- RRC 57, Ortonville 24 wetz (R) forfeit. 126: Zak Zimmerman (R) forfeit. 132: Payton Garza 3:46. 195: River Schmidt (Wa) forfeit. loss. thiowetz (170), Gavin Hesse Carter Beranek (R) pin Gavin Hammerschmidt 1:27. 220: Alex Altman (WM) pin Buck Kuhns 5:24. 285: 106: Evan Bartholomaus (R) forfeit. 113: Logan Quade 106: Evan Bartholomaus (R) pin Cody Klepel 2:06. 138: Austin Kiecker (B) pin Andrew Pankonin 0:08. J.D. Delgado (Wa) pin Cyrus Bjorklund 0:46. (L) pin Bowen Hesse 3:45. 120: Talan Osborne (L) WML 54, Luverne 24 (220) and Cory Anderson 113: Brooklyn Conrad (O) pin Bowen Hesse 1:27. 120: 145: Kaden Fischer (B) pin Ryon Zimmerman 3:13. pin Aubrey Mathiowetz 1:00. 126: Double forfeit. 132: Trent Eastman (O) pin Aubrey Mathiowetz 1:11. 126: 152: Damon Holmen (R) pin Connor Plumley 1:53. (285). Zak Zimmerman (126) 160: Jesse Manderscheid (B) pin Payton Harazin 3:01. Marshall 50, WML 18 Griffin Gimenez (L) pin Zak Zimmerman 3:24. 138: 106: Preston Xayachak (W) forfeit. 113: Thavien Zak Zimmerman (R) dec. Anthony Eustice 8-7. 132: Tucker Wills (L) forfeit. 145: Brecken Northquest (L) Xayachak (W) forfeit. 120: Riley Cowell (L) pin Tucker added a decision win. Deaven Boots (O) pin Carter Beranek 0:40. 138: Austin 170: Vander Mathiowetz (R) pin Rylan Gass 1:54. 106: Landon Marthaler (M) dec. Preston Xayachak 10- pin Ryon Zimmerman 4:18. 152: Nick Slater (L) pin Renquist 3:39. 126: Noah Holmberg (W) forfeit. 132: Eastman (O) pin Andrew Pankonin 1:36. 145: Ryon 182: Damian Osland (R) pin Sabastian Enriquez 1:46. 4. 113: Drew Chandler (M) dec. Thavien Xayachak 8-4. Damon Holmen 1:05. 160: Ean Gillman (L) pin Payton Caden Swoboda (W) forfeit. 138: Eagan Maras (W) Against BOLD, the Fal- Zimmerman (R) forfeit. 152: Damon Holmen (R) for- 195: Keaton Skarupa (R) forfeit. 220: Gavin Hesse (R) Harazin 0:47. 170: Vander Mathiowetz (R) pin Alex forfeit. 145: Kade Sammons (W) forfeit. 152: Trenton feit. 160: Payton Harazin (R) pin Gavin Klefsaas 0:25. forfeit. 285: Tim Peppel (B) pin Cory Anderson 0:42.

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JILL FENNEMA, EDGERTON ENTERPRISE 2250 E. Hwy. 60 • Windom WWG FRESHMAN Abby Wiggins looks for room to drive during scored 12 points in Monday’s 60-50 overtime loss to RRC. WWG’s game Thursday against Southwest Christian. Wiggins View an interview online at — Falcons surge late, drop Chargers in overtime www.windomnews.com The Red Rock Central girls basketball team saved its Area Girls Basketball Schedule best for last Monday night in Thursday — Windom at Worthington, 6 p.m.; Lamberton. MLAC at HBC (Hills), 6 p.m. A three-pointer by Lilly Friday — HLOF at MLAC (Mt. Lake), 6 p.m. Stavnes in the closing Saturday — Adrian-Ellsworth at WWG (West- — WINDOM AREA SCHOOLS — minute of regulation sent brook), 2 p.m. Tuesday — Worthington at Windom, 6 p.m.; OF the Falcons and Westbrook- MLAC at WWG (Westbrook), 6 p.m.; RRC at Walnut Grove into overtime, SWC (Edgerton), 6 p.m. STUDENTS THE WEEK tied at 50. In overtime, RRC’s defense shut the Chargers down. got nine second half points RRC outscored WWG 10-0 each from Lilly Stavnes and MIDDLE SCHOOL Nicole Schroepfer. in the extra four minutes, Chosen because — Fiona is always the first Stavnes finished with a escaping with a 60-50 victory. to participate in discussion when we were team-high 15 points in the WWG held a slim two- distance learning and always made good win. Schroepfer added 13 point halftime lead and held effort with her artwork, despite the difficulty points for the Falcons. that lead for much of the of learning from home! second half. RRC ...... 20 32 — 52 Student’s comments — I enjoy still being But down the stretch, the Adrian-Ellsworth ...... 15 23 — 38 able to see everyone and still being able Falcons pounded the ball RRC (FG-FT-TP): Horning 2-2-6; Amsden 1-0-3; Stavnes 7-0-15; Schroepfer 6-1-13; Hemmingsen 2-1- to hangout with my friends. The staff and inside to junior Karli Arkell, 6; Rindfleisch 0-0-0; Arkell 4-1-9. FG: 22-58 (38%). teachers at the school have made this last who scored 15 of her game- FT: 5-10 (50%). 3Pt. FG: 3-21 (14% — Amsden, Stavnes, Hemmingsen). Fouls: 12. Fouled out: None. semester amazing. Fiona high 23 points in the second Rebs: 32. TOs: 25. AE (FG-FT-TP): Tweet 1-0-2; Reckamp 0-0-0; Zebe Student’s interests — I love taking care of half and overtime. 4-0-9; Krahling 2-0-4; Rogers 1-0-3; Bullerman Robillard 3-0-6; MLehnhoff 4-3-12; Wagner 1-0-2; OLehnhoff my animals on the farm. I enjoy riding my With the Falcons leading 0-0-0. FG: 16-51 (31%). FT: 3-5 (60%). 3Pt. FG: 3-7 Grade 7 by six in overtime, Stavnes (43% — Zebe, Rogers, MLehnhoff). Fouls: 11. Fouled horses and playing hockey. out: None. Rebs: 34. TOs: 32. sealed the win, hitting four Parent — Katie and Jerome Robillard straight free throws in the final minute. MLAC goes cold in loss Stavnes and Nicole The Mt. Lake Area-Com- Schroepfer each finished frey girls basketball team HIGH SCHOOL with 15 points for the Fal- dug a hole it couldn’t climb Chosen because — Samir has been chosen cons. out of Thursday night, trail- based on his academic achievement. He Olivia Klumper led WWG ing at halftime and falling works very hard and wants to be challenged with 16 points. Abby Wiggins 37-28 at Edgerton. every day. added 12 points and Beth The Wolverines were held Student’s comments — I enjoy learning and Byers finished with 10. to two first-half field goals I’m fascinated by knowledge. JILL FENNEMA, EDGERTON ENTERPRISE and trailed 20-8 at halftime. WWG ...... 26 24 00 — 50 ANIKA FAST puts up a contested shot over Edgerton’s Reece Student’s interests — I like music, martial RRC ...... 24 26 10 — 60 MLAC tried to battle back in Wassink during Thursday’s game in Edgerton. arts, chess, soccer, basketball and art. WWG (FG-FT-TP): IKlumper 3-0-6; OKlumper 6-4-16; the second half, but Edger- Parent s— AJ and Faith Yusuf DeSmith 0-0-0; Jenniges 0-0-0; Herding 3-0-6; Byers ton was able to seal the game 4-0-10; Wiggins 5-2-12; Freeburg 0-0-0. FG: 21-54 Olivia Klumper paced Samir (39%). FT: 6-10 (60%). 3Pt. FG: 2-12 (17% — Byers by going 6-of-11 from the Eagles drop Chargers 2). Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. Rebs: na. TOs: na. WWG with 10 points. Lexi Yusuf RRC (FG-FT-TP): stripe down the stretch. Westbrook-Walnut Grove Horning 1-0-2; Amsden 2-1-5; Herding added eight points Grade 11 Stavnes 4-4-15; Schroepfer 7-1-15; Hemmingsen 0-0- Brooke Naas led MLAC couldn’t keep pace with a 0; Arkell 11-1-23. FG: 25-67 (37%). FT: 7-18 (39%). in the loss. 3Pt. FG: 3-20 (15% — Stavnes 3). Fouls: 10. Fouled with eight points. Anika high-powered Southwest out: Rebs: TOs: None. na. na. Fast scored six in the loss. Christian squad Thursday WWG ...... 18 13 — 31 SWC ...... 38 35 — 73 Congratulations, Fiona and Samir! night, as the Eagles claimed Falcons top Dragons MLAC ...... 08 20 — 28 WWG (FG-FT-TP): IKlumper 3-0-6; OKlumper 5-0-10; Edgerton ...... 20 17 — 37 a 73-31 win at Edgerton. DeSmith 0-0-0; Jenniges 1-0-2; Herding 3-0-8; Sikel Red Rock Central got MLAC (FG-FT-TP): Friesen 2-0-4; Osland 0-0-0; SWC capitalized on early 0-0-0; AWiggins 2-0-4; Rentschler 0-0-0; Freeburg Tollefson 1-1-3; Fast 2-2-6; Janzen 2-0-4; Green 0-1-1; Knakmuhs 0-0-0; EWiggins 0-0-0. FG: 14. FT: hot from the outside in the 0-0-0; Schroeder 1-0-3; Linscheid 0-0-0; Naas foul trouble by the Chargers 1-4 (25%). 3Pt. FG: 2 (Herding 2). Fouls: 17. Fouled THIS RECOGNITION SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY: second half Thursday night, 3-1-8. FG: 11-45 (24%). FT: 4-11 (36%). 3Pt. FG: 2-7 out: None. Rebs: na. TOs: na. (29% — Schroeder, Naas). Fouls: 13. Fouled out: None. and went 11-of-16 from the SWC (FG-FT-TP): VanderTop 3-0-6; HPap 2-0-4; pulling away for a 52-38 vic- Rebs: 26. TOs: 21. line in the game. The Eagles’ MSnyder 2-1-5; Veldkamp 5-0-11; WPap 0-2-2; Fey Edgerton (FG-FT-TP): Gilbertson 0-0-0; Schultz 1-0-2; 3-0-6; TSnyder 0-0-0; MPap 3-2-9; BMoss 1-2-4; tory over Adrian-Ellsworth Fleischman 2-2-7; Schoolmeester 0-0-0; VandeGriend pressing defense also forced Nerem 8-4-20; MMoss 3-0-6. FG: 30. FT: 11-16 at Adrian. 1-3-5; Bloemendaal 1-0-2; Wassink 7-1-15; Wieck WWG into numerous turn- (69%). 3Pt. FG: 2 (Veldkamp, MPap). Fouls: 8. Fouled 2-0-4; Leusink 0-0-0; Smit 0-0-0; Ockenga 1-0-2. out: None. Rebs: na. TOs: na. The Falcons held a five- FG: 15-46 (33%). FT: 6-17 (35%). 3Pt. FG: 1-9 overs, creating fast-break (11% — Fleischman). Fouls: 15. Fouled out: None. point edge at halftime, but Rebs: 35. TOs: 20. scoring opportunities.

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JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 boys hockey 9 ETHAN RABBE wins a race to the corner to pick up a loose dropped a 6-3 decision to the Bluejays Friday, falling to a 3-2 puck during Friday’s game against Waseca. The Eagle boys overall record for the season. Bluejays hold off Eagle boys Friday Waseca took the lead win with an empty net goal. halfway through the second Waseca outshot the Eagles period, then scored early in 32-24 in the game. Dan Stub- the third to clinch a 6-3 vic- be finished with 26 saves. tory over the Windom Area Windom Area (3-2) was boys hockey team Friday in scheduled to play at Waseca Windom. last night (Tuesday). The The Eagles trailed 2-0 Eagles begin a home-and- early, but battled back to tie home series with New Ulm the game. Brady Espenson Friday night in Windom. scored at the 11:45 mark of The series shifts to New Ulm the first period. Then, Alex Tuesday. Espenson netted the tying Waseca ...... 2 1 3 — 6 goal 5:23 into the second Windom Area ...... 1 1 1 — 3 period. FIRST PERIOD: 1. Waseca: Charlie Huttemier But the Bluejays regained (Riley Forshee, Kyle Ahlschlager) 2:36. 2. Waseca: Huttemier (Forshee, Earl Hansen) 4:11. 3. Windom: DAN CONDON, JACKSON COUNTY PILOT the lead at the 7:31 mark, Brady Espenson (Alex Espenson) 11:45. SECOND ADA LUND does a back walkover on the balance beam during PERIOD: 4. Windom: A. Espenson (Zach Espenson, B. then took a two-goal lead 36 Espenson) 5:23. 5. Waseca: Griffin Krautkramer (Max Thursday’s meet against JCC in Jackson. seconds into the final period. Neaves) 7:31. THIRD PERIOD: 6. Waseca: Forshee (Jarrett Ashlschlager) 0:36. 7. Windom: Sonny Heil Sonny Heil’s power play (A. Espenson, Z. Espenson) 6:24, pp. 8. Waseca: K. Ahlschlager (u/a) 7:31. 9. Waseca: K. Ahlschlager goal at the 6:24 mark of the (u/a) 15:59, empty net. third period cut the defi- SUMMARY: Shots on goal: Waseca 32, Windom Eagles take big steps 24. Power plays: Waseca 0-3, Windom 1-3. Goalies: cit to 4-3, but the Bluejays Waseca, Ben Diedrich (24 shots, 21 saves); Windom, Dan Stubbe (31 shots, 26 saves). JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 boys hockey 14 regained a two-goal lead a SONNY HEIL fires a crisp wrist shot at the Waseca net during minute later, then sealed the Friday’s game. in loss to Huskies The Windom Area all-around (30.425), with gymnastics team saw a big Kadyn Paulson fifth (30.2) improvement in score but and Ashlyn Altman sixth came up on the short end (29.275). Kadyn Paulson of a 131.9-124.6 decision placed fourth on vault Bucket at buzzer lifts Wolverines Friday against Jackson County (8.425). Lund finished fifth Central Thursday in Jack- on bars (7.3) and sixth on Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey son. beam (7.3) and floor (7.925). rallied in the second half Junior Brooklyn Paul- JCC 131.9, Windom Area 124.6 Friday night, with a bucket son had a stellar night for Eagle Results by Jordan Toll at the buzzer the Eagles, capturing the Vault: Brooklyn Paulson 8.925; Kadyn Paulson 8.425; Ashlyn Altman 8.0; Ada Lund 7.9; Aviana lifting the Wolverines to a 57- meet’s all-around title with Watson 7.175. a score of 34.7. Paulson Bars: B. Paulson 8.025; Lund 7.3; K. Paulson 7.0; 55 victory over Hills-Beaver Altman 6.725. Creek at Hills. added first-place scores on Beam: B. Paulson 8.975; Lund 7.3; Altman 6.95; K. vault (8.925), bars (8.025) Paulson 6.925; Watson 5.35. The Wolverines had taken Floor: B. Paulson 8.775; Lund 7.925; K. Paulson the lead on a Kolby Krem- and floor (8.775) and placed 7.85; Altman 7.6; Watson 6.325. second on beam (8.975). All-Around: B. Paulson 34.7; Lund 30.425; K. min basket with 13 seconds Paulson 30.2; Altman 29.275. left. HBC came back, making Ada Lund placed fourth one-of-two from the line with six seconds to go, tying the game at 55. The Wolverines opted to push the ball up the court rather than take a time out, with Carter Olson finding Toll for a short jumper at the buzzer to win the game. Toll finished with five points in the game, all in the second half. Ethan Nickel paced the Wolverines with 22 points. Kremmin scored 12 in the win.

MLAC ...... 21 36 — 57 HBC ...... 24 31 — 55 MLAC (FG-FT-TP): Kremmin 5-2-12; Pidde 0-0-0; Rehnelt 1-0-2; Olson 2-2-7; Nickel 9-2-22; Toll 2-1-5; For MN Road Conditions Wassman 2-0-4; Kleven 1-0-3; Wall 1-0-2. FG: 23-59 (38%). FT: 7-13 (53%). 3Pt. FG: 4-20 (20% — Olson, Nickel 2, Kleven). Fouls: 23. Fouled out: None. Rebs: www.windomnews.com 49. TOs: 21. HBC (FG-FT-TP): Baker 5-6-17; Deelstra 0-2-2; Raymon 1-3-5; Leenderts 2-0-5; Bundesen 1-1-3; JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 boys basketball 15 Your source for Wysong 7-2-18; Durst 0-0-0; Harris 1-3-5. FG: 17-60 (28%). FT: 17-34 (50%). 3Pt. FG: 4-19 (21% — Baker, RRC SENIOR Justin Klabunde tries to drive against MLAC defender Kolby Kremmin during last MN Road Conditions & Current Weather Leenderts, Wysong 2). Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. Tuesday’s game in Mt. Lake. Rebs: 37. TOs: 12.

Chargers drop Falcons Area Boys Basketball Schedule Westbrook-Walnut Grove Thursday — Windom at St. Peter, 6 p.m.; HLOF took command in the first at RRC (Lamberton), 6 p.m. half Friday, then cranked Friday — MLAC at St. Clair, 6 p.m.; HBC at WWG (Westbrook), 6 p.m. up the defense in the second Monday — Windom at Worthington, 6 p.m.; half to secure a 64-37 win MLAC at HLOF (Fulda), 6 p.m.; Adrian-Ells- over Red Rock Central at worth at RRC (Lamberton), 6 p.m. Westbrook. The Chargers started the WWG (FG-FT-TP): Knakmuhs 0-0-0; Mischke 5-3-15; game with an 18-2 run. The Kuehl 6-1-13; Lien 8-2-23; ZKnudson 0-0-0; Parker 1-0-2; Ross 0-0-0; VanDeWiele 2-0-6; EKnudson Falcons battled back with 1-0-3; Vue 0-0-0; Pilaczynski 1-0-2; Kleven 0-0-0. FG: 24-46 (52%). FT: 6-9 (67%). 3Pt. FG: 10-23 a 19-12 run of their own, (44% — Mischke 2, Lien 5, VanDeWiele 2, EKnudson). but WWG scored the final Fouls: 13. Fouled out: None. Rebs: 28. TOs: 21. six points of the first half, 2/3 boys basketball 33 reasserting control to take a Wolverines top Falcons JORDAN TOLL looks for room 15-point lead. Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey to move in a crowd of RRC In the second half, the held the Red Rock Central of- defenders last Tuesday. Toll’s Chargers held RRC to six fense under wraps all night buzzer-beater gave MLAC a field goals. They also forced Tuesday, coming away with a 57-55 win at HBC Friday. One in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. 25 turnovers for the game. 59-37 victory at Mt. Lake. Schedule an appointment with the 3-D mobile mammography unit when it visits Hunter Lien led WWG The Falcons struggled Joe Strock paced RRC with Avera Medical Group Windom. As the latest technology, 3-D provides sharper, with 23 points. Ethan 13 points. Dominik Smith from the field, shooting clearer views for earlier detection of breast cancer. Mischke scored 15 and Na- 28% percent for the game. added 10 points in the loss. than Kuehl added 13. The Wolverines also forced RRC ...... 23 14 — 37 Mason Gode led RRC with RRC into 22 turnovers and MLAC ...... 34 25 — 59 Early detection, along with a healthy lifestyle, are the keys to controlling breast cancer risk. 10 points. Luke Willhite and outscored RRC 11-3 from the RRC (FG-FT-TP): Simonson 2-1-5; AJuhnke 1-0-3; Justin Klabunde each scored Amsden 0-0-0; Smith 4-0-10; Hansen 1-0-3; Hensch free throw line. 0-0-0; Strock 5-2-13; Klabunde 1-0-3; TJuhnke seven. Carter Olson came off the 0-0-0. FG: 14-50 (28%). FT: 3-9 (33%). 3Pt. FG: 6-29 (21% — AJuhnke, Smith 2, Hansen, Strock, Klabunde). RRC ...... 21 16 — 37 bench, leading the Wolver- Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. Rebs: 32. TOs: 22. WWG ...... 36 28 — 64 MLAC (FG-FT-TP): Khamvongsa 4-0-9; Kremmin 3-4- ines with 14 points in the 12; Olson 6-2-14; Nickel 4-0-11; Toll 0-2-2; Moody RRC (FG-FT-TP): Simonson 1-2-4; AJuhnke 1-0-2; win. Kolby Kremmin scored 1-0-3; Wassman 1-2-5; Penner 0-0-0; Kleven 0-1-1; Willhite 2-2-7; Smith 1-1-3; Hansen 0-0-0; Hensch Wall 1-0-2. FG: 20-53 (37%). FT: 11-16 (69%). 3Pt. 0-0-0; Strock 2-0-4; Klabunde 3-0-7; Gode 5-0-10; 12 and Ethan Nickel added FG: 8-20 (40% — Khamvongsa, Kremmin 2, Nickel 3, TJuhnke 0-0-0. FG: 15-50 (30%). FT: 5-12 (42%). 3Pt. Moody, Wassman). Fouls: 17. Fouled out: None. Rebs: FG: 2-9 (22% — Willhite, Klabunde). Fouls: 12. Fouled 11. 34. TOs: 11. out: None. Rebs: 31. TOs: 25. Call 507-831-1703 to schedule your 3-D mammogram today. Learn more at Avera.org/breast 20-ACAI-23048

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BOYS/ Late run lifts Eagles past Chargers FROM PAGE 9

a 14-3 run to stun West- brook-Walnut Grove 70-60 and claim their first win of the season in Westbrook. The Eagles caught fire from three-point range in the closing minutes, hitting a trio of three-pointers to spark the game-ending run. Austin Doorenbos hit two critical treys and Abe McKibbin added one. Con- ner Redman then sealed JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 boys basketball 52 the victory with a fast- ABE MCKIBBIN drives around an SJA defender on his way to break bucket in the closing a basket during Monday’s game. McKibbin scored 15 points in the Eagles’ 82-48 win. seconds. Four Eagles scored in with 20 points. Hunter Lien bos 2-0-5; Redman 5-3-13; McKibbin 6-1-15; JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 girls hockey 49 double figures in the win, Erickson 5-0-14; Serreyn 7-3-17. FG: 27-57 (47%). finished with 17, all in the FT: 7-13 (54%). 3Pt. FG: 9-20 (45% — SDoorenbos, EAGLE GOALIE Kaylie Baerg gloves a Waseca shot during Monday’s game in Windom. Baerg led by Dylan Serreyn with ADoorenbos 2, McKibbin 2, Erickson 4). Fouls: 14. recorded a 23-save shutout in Monday’s 11-0 victory, surpassing 1,000 career saves in the 17 points. McKibbin added second half. Nathan Kuehl Fouled out: None. Rebs: 29. TOs: 8. scored 15. WWG (FG-FT-TP): Mischke 6-4-20; Kuehl 7-1-15; process. 15 points, Henry Erickson Lien 6-1-17; Parker 0-0-0; Ross 2-0-4; VanDeWiele scored 14 and Redman Windom...... 29 41 — 70 0-0-0; Pilaczynski 2-0-4. FG: 23-49 (47%). FT: 6-10 WWG ...... 29 31 — 60 (60%). 3Pt. FG: 8-17 (47% — Mischke 4, Lien 4). added 13. Fouls: 12. Fouled out: Mischke. Rebs: 27. TOs: 16. HOCKEY/ Girls Ethan Mischke led WWG Windom (FG-FT-TP): SDoorenbos 2-0-5; ADooren- sweep Waseca FROM PAGE 9 misfired on a handful of GIRLS/ Saints chances to close the game top Eagles in OT out at the end of regula- lineup. tion, including missing four “She had played in New FROM PAGE 9 free throws in the closing Ulm’s youth program and ac- minutes. tually played on New Ulm’s In overtime, the Saints Bantam boys team last year,” Fouls: 11. Fouled out: None. Rebs: 47. TOs: 25. TMB (FG-FT-TP): Munson 8-0-21; Langerock 2-0-4; did nearly all their dam- Eagle Coach Bill Fredin Ludeman 1-0-3; Timmerman 1-0-3; CDolan 1-0-2; Danielson 2-0-4; Zick 2-3-7; MDolan 2-2-6; Davis age from the stripe, going said. “She hadn’t planned on 2-0-4; Benson 0-0-0. FG: 23-78 (30%). FT: 7-9 10-of-13, which also forced playing this year. But after (78%). 3Pt. FG: 7-27 (26% — Munson 5, Ludeman, Timmerman). Fouls: 21. Fouled out: None. Rebs: three Eagle players to foul 41. TOs: 19. watching her sister play, she out. After the score was decided she wanted to play tied at 75, the Saints scored again. To do that, that re- Eagles fall in overtime the game’s final five points quired her family to actually The Windom Eagle girls from the line. move to Comfrey, where they basketball team couldn’t Allison Letcher led the had open enrolled to.” capitalize on chances to Eagles with 27 points in the Dockter wasted no time win the game in regula- loss. Gracie Bucher scored making her presence felt, tion and couldn’t overcome 22 and Delaney Smith added scoring off an assist from a barrage of free throws 17. 2/3 girls basketball 52 Marissa Becker 47 seconds in overtime as St. Peter into the game. St. Peter ...... 38 28 14 — 80 ALLISON LETCHER fires from escaped with an 80-75 win at Windom...... 33 33 09 — 75 Then, 1:53 into the game, long range for two of her 27 Windom. St. Peter (FG-FT-TP): Haggenmiller 3-0-7; Kamm points in last Tuesday’s game eighth-grader Reagan Hau- 1-0-3; Petersen 0-1-1; More 2-0-4; Holmgren The Eagles had a ragged 10-5-26; Maloney 8-3-20; Ruffin 2-0-4; Wiebusch against St. Peter. gen won a scramble for the JOEL ALVSTAD 2/3 girls hockey 1 night from the free throw 0-1-1; Kelly 4-6-14. FG: 30-66 (46%). FT: 16-25 puck in front of the Bluejay (64%). 3Pt. FG: 4-10 (40% — Haggenmiller, Kamm, PRESLEY DOCKTER shoves a backhanded shot on goal during line, going 17-of-32 for the Holmgren, Maloney). Fouls: 23. Fouled out: None. Smith 6-5-17. FG: 25-57 (44%). FT: 17-32 (53%). net, poking the puck in for Monday’s game against Waseca. Dockter scored four goals in game. That included 6-of-14 Rebs: 36. TOs: 10. 3Pt. FG: 8-17 (47% — Letcher 5, Wormstadt, Huska her first career goal. And Windom (FG-FT-TP): KSammons 0-0-0; Bucher 8-6- 2). Fouls: 21. Fouled out: Letcher, Wormstadt, Huska. her varsity debut Monday, leading the Eagles to an 11-0 win. in the second half and 1-of-4 22; Letcher 8-6-27; Wormstadt 1-0-3; HSammons Rebs: 41. TOs: 17. 13 seconds later, junior Elly in overtime. The Eagles 0-0-0; Rupp 0-0-0; Huska 2-0-6; Veenker 0-0-0; Bang gave the Eagles a quick FIRST PERIOD: 1. Windom: Presley Dockter (u/a) 13:23. (Marissa Becker) 0:47. 2. Windom: Reagan Haugen SUMMARY: Shots on goal: Windom 21, Waseca 3-0 lead. (Bethany Schmidt, Madyson Fredin) 1:53. 3. Windom: 34. Power plays: Windom 1-1 (1 shorthanded), Toria Robillard added a Elly Bang (Maddie Schumacher) 2:06. 4. Windom: Waseca 1-4. Goalies: Windom, Kaylie Baerg (34 Toria Robillard (E. Bang) 4:27. 5. Windom: Dockter shots, 31 saves); Waseca, Alicia Kelly (21 shots, 14 goal at the 4:27 mark. Then, (u/a) 12:03, shorthanded. 6. Windom: Becker (Schum- saves). acher) 16:40. SECOND PERIOD: 7. Windom: Miranda at the 12:03 mark of the pe- Cory (E. Bang, Schumacher) 1:53. 8. Windom: Becker riod, Dockter intercepted a (Dockter, Schumacher) 10:39, pp. 9. Windom: Dockter Trojans hold off Eagles (Becker) 12:01, pp. 10. Windom: Dockter (E. Bang) Waseca pass and scored on a 16:59, shorthanded. THIRD PERIOD: 11. Windom: The Windom Area girls Mataya Hall (Dockter, E. Bang) 13:30. shorthanded breakaway. SUMMARY: Shots on goal: Waseca 23, Windom hockey team couldn’t net the Becker added a goal with 34. Power plays: Waseca 0-3, Windom 2-5 (2 shorthanded). Goalies: Waseca, Alicia Kelly (34 shots, 23 game-tying goal in the clos- 20 seconds left in the period, saves); Windom, Kaylie Baerg (23 shots, 23 saves). ing seconds Tuesday night, giving the Eagles a 6-0 lead. which allowed Worthington GET SCREENED “One player made a big Eagles claim first win to claim a 4-2 victory at Heart and vascular health difference for us,” Fredin The Windom Area girls Worthington. said. “With Presley in the hockey team made the most The Trojans scored a pair Only $25 each for a limited time lineup, we have two pretty of its offensive chances of goals in the first period legitimate scoring lines. It Friday night, picking up its and took a 3-0 lead early in allowed us to move a couple first win of the season in a the second before the Eagles With heart and vascular screenings of girls around on offense.” 7-3 decision at Waseca. rallied. from Sanford Health, you can check Miranda Cory added a The Eagles were outshot Elly Bang got the Eagles the condition of your heart, goal at the 1:53 mark of the 34-21 by the Bluejays, but on the scoreboard with 1:54 second period before the Windom Area raced to a 4-1 left in the second period, veins and arteries so you can make Eagles ended the period on a lead in the first period and scoring off an assist from informed decisions about your care. scoring binge. Becker scored never looked back. Miranda Cory. Heart and vascular screenings are a power play goal on a 5-on-3 Meakin Bang got the Then, with time running advantage. Then, less then Eagles on the board 2:23 into out in the third period, the recommended starting at age 40. two minutes later, Dockter the game. Then, Elly Bang Eagles pulled their goalie for tallied her third goal for a scored three straight Eagle an extra attacker and pulled hat trick. goals, recording a hat trick to within a goal as Marissa For good measure, Dock- in the first period for a 4-1 Becker intercepted a clear- ter added a shorthanded Windom lead. ing attempt and scored with goal with one second left in Waseca scored early in 47 seconds left on the clock, the second period for a 10-0 the second, cutting the lead cutting the deficit to 3-2. Eagle lead. to 4-2. But at the 4:00 mark But with the Eagle net still DATEDA AND TIME: Windom Area’s lone goal of the second period, Toria empty and Windom Area Thursday, February 18 of the third period was from Robillard tipped in a pass trying to tie the game, the eighth-grader Mataya Hall, from Elly Bang for a power Trojans sealed the victory 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. who netted her first career play goal and a 5-2 lead. with an empty-net goal from LOCATION: goal. Waseca again cut the Cadence Van Ede with eight Dockter finished with four Eagle lead to two goals early seconds left in regulation. Windom Area Health goals and two assists in the in the third period, but late Worthington outshot the 2150 Hospital Drive win. goals from Elly Bang and Eagles 23-22 in the game. Baerg, who needed 13 Maddie Schumacher sealed Goalie Kaylie Baerg finished saves to surpass 1,000 for her the win for the Eagles. with 19 saves. Walk ins welcome. career, stopped all 23 shots Eagle goalie Kaylie Baerg she faced, including a third Windom Area ...... 0 1 1 — 2 finished with 31 saves. Worthington ...... 2 1 1 — 4 period penalty shot. FIRST PERIOD: 1. Worthington: Ashton Fogelman The Eagles (2-4) face a Windom Area ...... 4 1 2 — 7 (Kory Nickel) 6:18. 2. Worthington: Fogelman (Kessey Waseca ...... 1 1 1 — 3 tough test Friday, when they Aljets) 7:30. SECOND PERIOD: 3. Worthington: Aubree FIRST PERIOD: 1. Windom: Meakin Bang (Toria Pederson (Riley Nickel) 8:52. 4. Windom: Elly Bang take on New Ulm. The game Robillard, Elly Bang) 2:23. 2. Windom: E. Bang (Robil- (Miranda Cory) 15:06. THIRD PERIOD: 5. Windom: lard, M. Bang) 4:10. 3. Windom: E. Bang (Robillard) Marissa Becker (u/a) 16:13. 6. Worthington: Cadence will be played at Sleepy Eye. 8:42. 4. Waseca: Isabel DenOuden (Jacklynn Jevning) Van Ede (Aljets) 16:52, empty net. The Eagles will then host 11:40, pp. 5. Windom: E. Bang (Miranda Cory, Robil- SUMMARY: Shots on goal: Windom 22, Worthing- lard) 14:26. SECOND PERIOD: 6. Waseca: Jevning ton 23. Power plays: Windom 0-3, Worthington 0-3. New Ulm Monday. (Izabella Slechta) 1:29. 7. Windom: Robillard (E. Bang) Goalies: Windom, Kaylie Baerg (23 shots, 19 saves); 4:00, pp. THIRD PERIOD: 8. Waseca: Cecilia Huttemier Worthington, Alexis Lyons (22 shots, 20 saves). Call (888) 996-4673 to Waseca ...... 0 0 0 — 0 (Whitnie Norton) 7:31. 9. Windom: E. Bang (u/a) schedule your screening. Windom Area ...... 6 4 1 — 11 9:26, shorthanded. 10. Windom: Maddie Schumacher

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Windom KBowl team matches. sixth overall with 81 points. nizations will host a com- ROBOTS/ Six Southland Roverbots won petition฀and฀we฀can฀get฀into฀ Windom teams Award winners the฀high฀school฀Excellence฀ it, but as of now, this is it,” hosts first virtual meet A total of nine awards — Award, while the Southland Defries said. competed in the created฀by฀the฀Eagle฀Path฀ Borderbots received the The฀VEX฀Robotics฀State฀ Windom฀took฀its฀turn฀ two students available, Manufacturing฀class฀—฀were฀ middle฀school฀Excellence฀ Tournament has been moved hosting฀a฀40-team฀vir- senior฀Parker฀Alvstad฀and฀ event FROM PAGE 4 handed out at the conclusion Award. to April 16 for middle school tual฀Knowledge฀Bowl฀meet฀ junior Faith Ford. The duo of the tournament. The฀Design฀Award฀went฀ teams฀and฀April฀17฀for฀high฀ Monday฀evening. finished tied for 29th with team of Caleb Tibodeau, Tournament Champion to฀Storm฀Robotics฀B฀of ฀Sauk฀ school teams, with hopes that The competition in- 31 points. Jonah Naumann, Avery Fast, trophies went to Southland Rapids, while the Wildcats more in-person tournaments volved 40 teams from 20 Murray County Central Xavier Roberts and Max Rebelbots and Roverbots, of ฀Heron฀Lake-Okabena฀re- will be scheduled. schools and was held over 1 topped the 40-team field Brodin, which went 3-4 in while Tournament Finalist ceived฀the฀Judges฀Award. Unfortunately, the num- the online application with 59 points, followed by qualification matches. awards went to Windom’s ber฀of ฀qualifying฀teams฀for฀ Discord. The Windom Adrian 1 in second with •฀฀The฀Masked฀Bandits฀ Pineapple฀Posse฀and฀Storm฀ Next competition each tournament has been meet included a written 52.5 points and Marshall 3 of ฀Caelen฀Ralston,฀Blake฀ Robotics฀C฀from฀Sauk฀Rapids. Windom is scheduled for reduced from 60 to 24. round followed by three was third with 52 points. Thompson, Jesus Guillen Southland Rebelbots also only one more in-person meet “At this time, because we oral rounds of competi- Red฀Rock฀Central฀1฀fin- and Mynor Mendoza, which won฀the฀Robot฀Skills฀Chal- before state competition — at don’t฀know฀how฀many฀in- tion. Teams also received ished in a tie for 34th place finished the qualification lenge,฀posting฀an฀impres- Southland฀High฀School฀in฀ person competitions there strength฀of ฀scoring฀points฀ with 25 points. matches with a record of 2-5. sive score of 160 points. Adams on Feb. 20. will be and with the limited for฀competing฀in฀one฀of ฀the฀ Mt.฀Lake฀had฀two฀teams฀ •฀฀The฀Golden฀Eagles฀of ฀ The runner-up, also from The local teams will number of spots at state, we top three “rooms.” in the meet. Silver finished Eric฀Buss,฀Braeden฀Moerke฀ Southland, totaled 136 points. compete฀in฀an฀online฀skills฀ do฀not฀know฀who฀or฀what฀will฀ While most teams are 14th, while Maroon fin- and Lenin Marcy, which Windom’s best finish came competition on Saturday. qualify.฀It’s฀frustrating,฀but฀it฀ comprised of at least three ished 20th. also went 2-5 in qualification from฀the฀Posse,฀who฀finished฀ “We’re฀hoping฀some฀orga- is what it is,” Defries said. students, Windom had just BUSINESS/SERVICE DIRECTORY

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• Tree Removal FREE ESTIMATES • Tree Removal LOOK NO • Tree Trimming Fully insured! Cottonwood County FURTHER • Tree Trimming Veterans Service Office • Stump Removal Find the business you’re • Stump Grinding To find out more about • Firewood VA benefits call — searching for here. • Great Clean-up • Fully Insured Todd Dibble at 507-831-5522 To place your business 41385 US Hwy. 71 in Windom, MN in this directory, • Emergency Service • Free Estimates John Thate, Owner www.co.cottonwood.mn.us contact Citizen 1-800-225-8733 This ad was made possible by the Publishing at — Minnesota Department of Veterans 507-831-3455 ecK ree ervice — Free estimates — K T S JESSE KOLANDER Affairs. For more information you or toll free Windom • 507-822-2681 PROFESSIONAL ARBORISTS may also call the Veterans Linkage Jon Keck • 507-227-0860 • Lamberton, MN Serving the area since 1977 Line at 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838). 800-658-2510 n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 14 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES AG REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY CHIROPRACTOR Hedman CHiropraCtiC Center L.L.C. Margaret McDonald Daniel A. Birkholz • Attorney at Law Accounting At your side. On your side. Dr. Brian Hedman Certified Public Accountant • Criminal Defense • Litigation ✱ Health care for all ages 507-831-2614 • Family Law (Custody) • Real Estate ✱ For pain relief & higher quality of health • Ta x preparation • Estate Planning • Wills - Probate • Payroll services ✱ Most insurance accepted • Bookkeeping • Financial Birkholz Law, LLC statements — Over 40 years of experience — Please Call 507-831-4770 St. James Westbrook (Thursdays) Mon. — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 307 9th Street 906 4th Ave., Suite 4, 507-375-3374 507-274-6501 Tues. thru Fri. — 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Windom, MN 56101 Windom, MN

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TAX CONSULTATION & PREPARATION Need health insurance? Holly Larson 940 4th Ave Suite B | Windom THIS SPACE IS • Income Tax Returns (507) 831-1771 • Accounting & Bookkeeping Cindy Jensen (507) 831-3808 [email protected] AVAILABLE! Mon. thru Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 222 10th St., Windom | agentcindyjensen.com Evenings & weekends by appt. Call: 831-3455 or Jensen Accounting Cindy M. Jensen, C.P.A. 800-658-2510 831-0227 Fax 831-5740 222 Tenth S t . • W i n d o m Auto | Home | Life | Annuities | Business | Farm & Ranch 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. jensenaccounting@ Monday thru Friday Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,* Western Agricultural Insurance Company,* Farm Bureau Life qwestoffice.net Authorized independent agent/agency for Blue Cross¨ and Blue Shield¨ of Minnesota and Blue Plus¨, nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. H350 (10-18) Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services M191 (4-19)

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OPTOMETRISTS SPACE AVAILABLE ORTHODONTISTS FISHER EYE CARE CLINIC, L.L.C. Specialist in Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics and Lingual Braces Hours: Monday through Thursday, THIS SPACE IS Providing orthodontic treatment for children and adults on Thursdays at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 507-831-3478 Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 230 Tenth St. • Windom, MN 56101 AVAILABLE! 579 RIVERBEND PLAZA • WINDOM • Visual analysis, diagnosis • Age-related macular degeneration CRAIG E. NEWELL DDS, MS & therapy — diagnosis & treatment Call: 831-3455 or • Cataracts — pre-op & post-op care • Foreign body removal 800-658-2510 • Glaucoma — diagnosis & treatment • Treatment of ocular pathology 507-831-2061 • Eyelid problems — diagnosis & referral • Contact lenses & glasses available, if needed. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Delta Dental Provider Dr. Michael B. Fisher • Refractive laser surgery — referral & post-op care [email protected] Monday thru Friday SERVING WINDOM AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR 52 YEARS! PHYSICIANS PHYSICIANS PODIATRISTS

507-831-1703 Jeff Taber, M.D. www.ruralhc.net Foot & Ankle Dr. Hoffman & Associates, P.A. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In collaboration with Monday thru Thursday Podiatric Medicine & Foot Surgery 8:30 a.m. to Noon on Friday Including: • Peds / Adolescent • OB / Gynecology Dr. Scott J. Hoffman • Outpatient Surgery 1205 Ryan’s Road • OB / Gyn Ultrasound • Colonoscopy / EGD Worthington, MN • Varicose Vein Closure Stephanie Buhler, Rod Dynes, MD Mary Olson, MD Stephanie Nwala, 507-372-2986 MD PA-C Attached to Windom Area Health, Hwys. 60-71 16-PRIM-1921-REV010521

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Hanson THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE! EXIT REALTY — GREAT PLAINS Agency Call: 831-3455 or 507-822-3712 INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 800-658-2510 [email protected] Brad Hanson 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 225 9th Street | Windom Lee A. Porter, Broker — Jean Fast, Associate Broker Monday thru Friday Licensed in MN, IA & SD REALTOR® 507-427-3500 • 235 10th Street • Mt. Lake Each EXIT office is independently owned and operated. THERAPY SERVICES VETERINARY SERVICES WOUND & HYPERBARIC HEALING CENTER

Therapeutic “We’re there when you need us!” Services — • Occupational Therapy COTTONWOOD • Physical Therapy Steven P. Naomi Bach Liz Coleman • Speech Therapy Hartberg CNP, CWOCN CNP, CWOCN Veterinary Clinic MD • Medical Director Appointments accepted Dr. M. Stone • Dr. R. Kent Leckie • Dr. Travis Freiwald Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Scott Kuecker • Dr. Angela Marthaler Self-referrals welcome! 507-831-1473 or 1-888-831-8387 507-831-2400 or 507-427-2700 Give our center a call at: 2250 E. Hwy. 60 | Windom, MN 2150 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN 56101 507-831-0686 www.WindomAreaHealth.org

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TheCottonwood Shopper/Cottonwood County Citizen/Citizen PublishingCounty CompanyCitizen To place your classified ad, call: 507-831-3455 or 800-658-2510 TAMMY HOLT CLASSIFIEDS FAX 507-831-3740 |[email protected] Card of Thanks For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale Farm Equip. Boats/Motors CARD OF THANKS WHEELS TAYLOR SOFT SERVE EZ DOCK, floating dock INVACARE POWER ANTIQUE ROLLTOP COMPLETE SET OF 16’ ALUMACRAFT A heartfelt thanks to the kind people, ambulance Uniroyal Tiger Paw ICE CREAM MACHINE, system, like new! Easy WHEELCHAIR. Joystick DESK, from the Derby DAKOTA aeration tubes, fishing boat, 40-h.p. crew, friends, neighbors and Windom Area Health Touring A/S 275/55R20 220V. Asking $3,500. installation. Call 507- operated, special seat Desk Co., Boston, MA. with fan for grain bin. Call Johnson motor and who helped me after my fall in the Running’s parking tires on 6-bolt Chevy Call 507-920-8771. 370-2551. for comfort, with bat- 33 x 58 inches. Call 507- 507-227-6074. bow mount electric troll- tery and charger. Very 276-8677. ing motor with trailer, lot. It was greatly appreciated. Bless you all. Silverado SS rims, tires 52’ X 14’ Buddy mobile FOUR-WHEEL HANDI- INTERNATIONAL 5 16” Lylas Eigenberg only 500 miles on them. good condition. Asking $3,000. Call 507-831- home suitable for stor- CAP WHEELCHAIR $3,700. 507-425-2740. TWELVE-PLACE SET- PLOW. Good condition. 1754. Rims are very nice. $800 age or workshop, good with joystick, battery TING OF FRANCISCAN Works good. $900. Call OBO. Call after 6 p.m., tires, $1,800. Call 507- operated. Original cost 20’ X 40’ metal corru- DINNERWARE, Desert 507-380-5286, Lewis- 1997 MIRRO CRAFT Pickup Motorcycles 507-831-0113. 221-4144. $18,000, asking only gated machine shed or Rose pattern, all serving ville, if no answer please BOAT, 17’, with trailer, 2000 FORD F-350, crew 2003 HARLEY DAVID- $10,000. 507-276-8677. garage. 507-276-8677. pieces, lots of extras. leave message. cover and 115-h.p. Mer- cab, 4x4, automatic, SON DINA LOW RIDER, Made in California. Ask- cury outboard motor. long box, 7.3 Power 100th anniversary edi- ing $500 OBO. Call 507- Autos Two livewells, extra stor- Stroke diesel, 230,000 tion, 7,322 miles, very 327-6254. age, fish finder, troll- miles. Asking $9,000. good condition, new bat- 2005 FORD FREE- ing motor and extras. 507-920-8771. tery, good tires. Asking Farm Equip. STYLE, 4-door. Call $8,500. 507-822-6328. $8,500. Call 507-956- 507-276-8677, leave a 3941. Horse drawn farm equip- message if no answer. Rec. 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Check the classified 6, smoke-and pet-free, and Sunday. in our Windom location. One 23.1x26 tire with ads at www.windom- $19,500. Call 507-360- 1982 HONDA MAGNA rim, $300. 507-221-0627. news.com. 4603. For Sale Applications will be accepted until position is filled The primary duties of the position are V45, very good condition, good tires, new One-horse doctor’s bug- and are available at: www.windom-mn.com delivering yellow roll-off boxes within a or River Bend Liquor Store. battery, 35,843 miles. gy, good rubber. Call or 6-county area, maintenance of containers, Asking $1,995. Call 507- text 507-227-3961 or 956-3941. 507-240-1806. River Bend Liquor helping drivers, and filling in when other drivers are absent. 575 2nd Avenue, Windom Mountain Lake Municipal Utilities City of Windom Employer YOU DO NOT NEED A CDL TO — Windom Area Schools — START. 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Good analytical and problem solving and clean driving record is a must. Elementary School and hours are skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability Utility Department’s accounting operations including accounts approximately from 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 to work under deadlines. Ability to complete We offer a great benefit package receivable, billing invoices, and reconciling accounts; overseeing p.m. (2.75 Hours). tasks while working closely with others. and competitive pay scale. payroll functions for the Utility Department; performing Apply online at: Mission of service. Positive attitude. 213 day HOW TO APPLY: secretarial and clerical duties; providing customer service; and www.windom.k12.mn.us contract. performing other related functions as assigned or apparent. Benefits: MN State Retirement, Health By email: under District/Employment [email protected] Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays To view full job description, how to apply, Questions? 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MAYOR/ housing. The developer is potential. 12th year. I serve on the Lake the weed harvester to the current businesses and Nelson from the Twin Cities area We know the need is here. Commission, Tree Com- seal coating of the trail. bringing in more business upbeat about city and the costs are higher It’s not that we, as an EDA, mission and Active Living It is quite an amenity. I to the community. I’d like to down here. Plus, up in the want to be in the housing Committee. know for a fact that people see more dominoes to fall in FROM PAGE 2 Twin Cities you get a lot business. But we also know The Tree Commission is have moved here because the Commercial Park. I’m more for rent. Things still housing is an integral part headed by Dave Bucklin. We they want homes near the confident that they will, once Nelson: It’s going well. have to cash flow here. of a community. take out sickly trees and ash trail. life gets back to normal. A The EDA is head- It’s a balancing act, but we As with the Commercial trees that are along the right We recently put in a bicy- The same goes for the ing up the fourplexes. One are fortunate that we have Park, housing is at the tip of of way, at a very reasonable cle rental system partnering housing front. We are doing of those is up and they some things that are much- the iceberg, I feel. cost. The city pays a chunk with Jackson for that. And, what we can to facilitate can work inside on the one needed that are cash flowing. of it and the resident pays a we have an in-town bicycle housing growth in the fourplex and the framing is It wouldn’t surprise me if Mt. Lake has a grow- small portion. loop. future. underway for the other one these were filled up by the ing reputation with its The percentage of ash I know businesses are do- to the east. time they are built. There is Q trees is dropping. We have ing well, even in this envi- beautiful trees, parks, bike As you look ahead to There will also be three a lot of interest. been very proactive in get- your next two years, ronment and I’m confident twin homes at Lakeview If it goes well, which I’m trails and recreation areas. ting rid of ash trees wher- Q housing will do the same. Estates, built by private sure it will, they (the private How do you see the commu- ever we can. what are some things you As for economic develop- developers. They ran out developers) have already nity building on this? For the Lake Commission, hope to accomplish? ment, the activity at the of decent weather to get talked about other options. we will put in a culvert on Commercial Park will be the the ground work done. But They would like to keep the north side, where, in Nelson: More of the litmus test for the future. If Nelson: We have dedi- they are primed to start in building here. wet years, we have runoff. same, basically. A&W and Casey’s continue cated groups that are the spring with everything They are also looking at We take very seriously the A I want to see more to do well, businesses will be A focused on all of those marked and the lots split. downtown Mt. Lake. The maintenance of the trail and growth in our business excited to go out there. areas. It’s a struggle to get new downtown area has a lot of lake, using everything from community, both with our Tree City USA is in its

Alex Schultz informed the WORMSTADT/ COUNTY/ board that the county has Abatement plan about $71,000 in feedlot Superintendent oversight funds that have Ax incident brings multiple felony charges may see revisions not been spent. That money A report of an attempted tim was on her way to report by the complainant that Rog- informed staff FROM PAGE 1 needs to be spent this year, assault with an ax, plus a the assault when Rogers ers had threatened her and or the county risks losing it high-speed chase, has re- followed her in a Chevrolet two others with an ax, “wav- Jan. 27 and having future funding sulted in four felony charges Silverado. After the vehicles ing it over his head telling FROM PAGE 1 pages open and flat without decreased. against a 27-year-old Mt. arrived at the police station, everybody to leave.” damaging the binding. Schultz stated that the Lake man. an officer attempted to stop If convicted, Rogers faces line). I thought it would Arca Search had com- surplus is due to the fact Dallas Dean Rogers of Mt. the Silverado. Instead, the a maximum sentence of be a good fit for my skill piled a quote to scan past the county does not have Lake has been charged with Silverado pulled away with seven years in jail and a set, as a superintendent.” commissioners minutes a separate office dealing three counts of second-de- the officer in pursuit, at $14,000 fine for each count In 2008, Wayne and and transfer books two specifically with feedlots, gree assault with a danger- speeds over 100 mph. of second-degree assault, Becki Wormstadt and years ago. An updated like other counties. Feed- ous weapon and one count Mt. Lake Police Chief plus three years in jail and a their three children (then quote could be provided. lots are currently handled of fleeing a peace officer in a Doug Bristol asked that the $5,000 fine for fleeing a peace ages 2, 6 and 9) moved to No action was taken on by Schultz and a part-time motor vehicle. pursuit be terminated, ac- officer. Windom from the Canis- the proposal, as the board employee in the environ- According to the com- cording to the complaint. tota, S.D., area, where he will take time to consider mental office. plaint, an alleged assault vic- The officer was later told had been superintendent the option. To use some of the since 2004. Prior to that, funds, Schultz proposed the The Artesian, S.D., native Revised abatement purchase of a truck for the was middle school and Windom Economic De- office, specifically for feed- high school principal velopment Authority Direc- lot use. The office’s current Traffic stop leads to felony drug charge for Timber Lake School tor Drew Hage presented truck would be transferred District, Timber Lake, a proposed revision to the to another department. A traffic stop in Windom failure to indicate a lane the vehicle. The passenger, county’s housing tax abate- has resulted in a Johnsburg, change. When questioning Hoffman, stated he had more S.D., from 2001 to 2004 ment program. Tax issues Ill., man being charged with the driver, the officer noticed in his backpack, which was and previously taught in Cresbard, S.D. The revision would in- Auditor/Treasurer Don- fifth-degree felony drug pos- a strong smell of marijuana. located behind the passenger Wormstadt arrived at clude language that would na Torkelson informed the session. Upon searching the ve- seat. a time when Windom’s allow for commercial or board of a request to waive Ericson Hoffman, 23, was hicle’s glove box, the officer The officer found a small school faced financial dif- industrial buildings to be a late payment fee for the passenger in a vehicle found two glass pipes with plastic square vape, which ficulties. remodeled for use as new second half property taxes that was stopped in Windom marijuana residue and two had a vile of THC oil inside. During Wormstadt’s housing. from The Toro Company. on Jan. 6. grinders that smelled of If convicted, Hoffman tenure, the district Hage stated there are Torkelson stated that According the complaint, marijuana. faces a maximum sentence regained its financial currently 15 houses on the Toro had yet to pay its a Windom police officer The officer asked if there of five years in jail, a $10,000 footing and was able to market in Windom and second-half taxes, adding pulled the vehicle over for was more marijuana in fine, or both. make strides in many one lot for sale. Coupled that other large employ- facets of education. with statistics showing ers in the region also have From a technology the county had one of the delayed payment. standpoint, the district highest rates of job growth Commissioner Donna n SCAM ALERT was one of the first in in the state, he stated the Gravley stated that the the region to implement need for expanded housing county had previously de- New scam involves eBay gift cards. In this case, Share your scam story 1-to-1 iPad technology is clear. nied a similar request from the woman was told she had for students. Wormstadt While specifically the city of Windom. Facebook message Local law enforcement is received $40,000. also led efforts to build discussing the proposal to “If we denied the request Scams that hit the Cot- very concerned about the As it turned out, no funds a new 75,000-square-foot convert the Guardian Inn from the city, we should tonwood County area come impact scams have had on ever changed hands and the elementary school and motel into apartment units, deny it from a business,” in all shapes and sizes and area residents, particularly woman, of course, never re- Career Tech Education Hage added the proposal Gravley said. through all sorts of av- the elderly. ceived the $40,000. The phone Center, both of which could be applied elsewhere The board denied the enues — even Facebook. Consequently, this news- call came from a Florida opened in 2020. in the county. request. Not long ago, a Windom paper is working with local phone number. In a Jan. 27 e-mail to While the current The board then discussed man received a Facebook police and sheriff ’s depart- The matter is under inves- staff this evening, Worm- abatement plan does have a note from a resident who message congratulating him ments to keep residents up- tigation. stadt said: language for construction discovered he had been for winning a lottery and a dated on common schemes. “After quite a bit of of new apartment units, paying taxes to the wrong pickup. The man was told Conceal and carry Scam Alerts will appear deliberation and with my it does not have language school district. to purchase $600 worth of in future editions as often permit scam hits area daughter graduating, I about the conversion of Norbert Evers contacted various Amazon and iTunes as possible in the coming Area law enforcement of- realized this year would commercial or industrial the board, stating he no- cards and submit photos of weeks. ficials are warning residents be an opportunity to look buildings into housing. ticed his 2020 taxes had a the cards to help cover costs In addition, area readers about a gun permit scam at select career opportuni- Commissioner Kevin drastic increase due to the related to delivering his can find online scam updates that arrives via text. ties. The Gilbert position Stevens thought it would be Mt. Lake school referen- prizes. Thursdays at www.windom- Last week, Windom As- is a rare opportunity for a good idea to look at hav- dum. However, Evers is a In the end, the man never news.com. sistant Police Chief Cory my family and career that ing a separate program in resident of the Comfrey received any lottery win- If you have been the target Hillesheim reported seeing does not come open very instances of having a com- school district. He had nings, or a new pickup--and of a scam, your first contact a local text message offering often. mercial property remod- caught the mistake after he was out $600. should be the local authori- a ‘Concealed Carry Gun Per- “Nothing is final and I eled into housing. paying the taxes. ties. Also, feel free to contact mit” along with the words: remain committed to mak- “I’d rather see the Guard- The board voted to re- Ebay gift card ‘fees’ us with details (we can keep “Today is the final day you ing the Windom School ian Inn and other proper- fund the money Evers paid requested in scam your name confidential, if can get a Concealed Carry District the best place it ties healthy and being as part of the mistake, with Payment via gift cards is you wish). Gun Certificate Permit. can be for students, staff used, rather than sitting adjustments being made among the most common red Send your story to: Download it here.” and community, as I have empty,” Stevens added. to Evers’ tax statement, as flags related to scams found [email protected], or Those instructions are done for 13 years.” Hage agreed to develop well as payments to the Mt. in our semi-regular “Citizen call 507-831-3455. By shar- followed by a link and the Watch windomnews. a new abatement plan and Lake and Comfrey dis- Scam Alert.” ing your story, you could words “Takes only 15 min- com and future editions bring it to the board’s next tricts, being applied to the A local woman reported prevent someone from being utes.” of the Cottonwood County meeting. 2021 taxes. that a scammer recently scammed. “Do not click the link,” Citizen and Citizen eEdi- tried to get her to make pay- Feedlot financial report Hillesheim said. “This is a tion for updates on this ments using $400 worth of scam.” Environmental Officer story.

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