Cottonwood County Visitors Guide by Citizen

2014 Visitor & Resource Guide

Cottonwood County MINNESOTA

JEFFERS • MT. LAKE • STORDEN WESTBROOK • WINDOM

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Here are a few big 2014 events happening in Windom . . .

Motorcycle Swap Meet Saturday, April 12

Motorcycles, parts, accessories & clubs

Riverfest

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 13, 14 & 15

A weekend of fun and lots of activities.

Golf Outing Friday, June 13

Relay for Life

No matter the season . . . there is more to explore in

WINDOM! Spring . . .

SWAN RELEASING

Summer . . .

GOLFING AND BOATING

Friday, July 25

Fall . . .

Night to Unite

Winter . . .

Community fund-raiser for cancer.

Monday, August 4

HUNTING AND CRAFTING

SNOWMOBILE RIDING TRAILS

Craft Show

Saturday, October 4

Loads of crafts and collectibles.

Gun & Knife Show Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26

Buy, sell or trade. Over 100 tables.

Holiday Festivities November through December

Enjoy visits with Santa, Christmas open houses at many businesses, Festival of Trees and more!

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Welcome To Cottonwood County 2014 Cottonwood County Visitor & Resource Guide

FIND YOURSELF HERE! 

Cottonwood County, a diversified, rich agricultural region in Southwestern Minnesota, offers year-round fun — golfing, camping, fishing, biking, hiking and picnicking (at the region’s countless community parks and playgrounds) in the summer; and ice skating in the Windom Arena, ice fishing in area lakes and snowmobiling on 140 miles of groomed trails in the winter.

Where to eat

Hardee’s...........................Windom................page 44 The Recipe.......................Westbrook............page 10

Where to sleep

Red Carpet Inn................ Windom.................page 2

Where to shop

The Connection............. Windom..................page 39 Higley Ford..................... Windom..................page 2 Hy-Vee............................ Windom..................page 52 Lampert Lumber............ Windom..................page 48 Lewis Family Drug.......... Windom..................page 48 Maynards........................ Mt. Lake/Westbrook..page 14 Miller Sellner................... Bingham Lake.........page 33 Miller Sellner................... Bingham Lake.........page 50 River Bend Liquor.......... Windom..................page 11 Town ‘n Country Appliance, Inc.............. Windom..................page 26

Everything else

BARC...................................Windom..............page 39 Clark Properties II...............Windom..............page 51 Cottonwood County Courthouse......................Windom..............page 16 Defries Collision Center......Windom..............page 36 Economic Development Authority of Windom.......Windom..............page 36 Fairland Management Co....Windom..............page 31 First Security Bank...............Storden...............page 11 Fort Belmont.......................Jackson................page 10 Fulda Area Credit Union.....Windom..............page 48 Good Samaritan Society......Mt. Lake/Westbrook.page 33 iCitizen................................Windom..............page 14 Island View Campground....Mt. Lake.............page 47 Jeffers Petroglyphs...............Comfrey.............page 47 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum...Walnut Grove.....page 39 Peterson Estates..................Westbrook..........page 30 Poet Biorefining...................Bingham Lake.....page 43 River Valley Fitness..............Windom..............page 48 Rolling Hills Golf Course.....Westbrook..........page 38 Sanford Westbrook.............Westbrook..........page 43 Slipper Inn............................Jeffers..................page 47 Toro.....................................Windom..............page 42 The Wellness Center...........Windom..............page 50 Windom Area Chamber of Commerce...................Windom..............page 3 Windom Area Hospital........Windom..............page 39 Windom City Arena............Windom..............page 15 Windom Community Center...Windom..............page 15 Windomnet.........................Windom..............page 51

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5 First Baptist

First Presbyterian First United Methodist Living Word Lutheran Church, AALC Lutheran Church of Our Savior 10 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 11 Windom Seventh Day Adventist 6 7 8 9

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Windom Riverfest

Celebrations

Saturday, June 7 thru Sunday, June 15

Windom’s annual summer festival gives folks the opportunity to start the summer with a variety of activities for all ages.

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Schedule of Events: SATURDAY, JUNE 7

All day 1:00 p.m.

City-wide garage sale Riverfest pageant car wash

Noon 5:00 p.m.

Windomnet Cable Medallion Hunt Windom Area Hospital Foundation Walking Taco Fund-raiser at BARC Miss Riverfest Pageant, at BARC

7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 9

Wednesday, JUNE 11

7:30 p.m.

Windom Pirate baseball game, Island Park

5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Riverfest Cookout, WAHS parking lot Women of Today Kiddie Parade, WAHS lot ECFE Concert for pre-schoolers, Bob & The Beachcombers, WAHS parking lot Riverfest concert for elementary age, Bob & The Beachcombers Pre-fireworks Music Jam, WAHS lot Phat Pheasant Outdoor Entertainment Fireworks, near WAHS

7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Friday, JUNE 13

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Vicki Schendel 5K Run & Fitness Walk, Courthouse Square Cribbage Tourney, River City Eatery James W. Remund Memorial Tennis Tournament, Witt Park Flea Market/Craft Show, on the Square Concessions, on the Square Juried Art Show, Tegels Park Music begins at Family Stage, Tegels Park Windom Police fingerprinting, Tegels Park Windom Eagles Radio Controlled Model Airplane Fun Fly (at their field on Hwy. 13) Junior soccer tournament

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11:00 a.m. Noon Noon Noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Noon 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

As usual, this year’s Riverfest will be one giant reunion that offers new twists on their favorite events. Check the Citizen for updates.

Men’s Softball Tourney, Windom Rec Area Co-ed Volleyball Tourney, Tegels Park Frisbee Golf Tourney, Mayflower Park Sons of Norway Smorgasbord, Cottonwood County Historical Society Fire Dept. Kids Games, Site TBD Fire Dept. Water Games, Site TBD Fire Dept. kitchen burn demos, Site TBD Battle of the Bands, Tegels Park Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Tegels Park Beer Garden opens Turtle races, Tegels Park Des Moines River Mud Race, Island Park 3rd Annual Pie Eating Contest, River City Eatery Entertainment at Family Stage, Tegels Park Riverfest Cookout, Tegels Park Battle of the Bands winner, Tegels Park Entertainment at Family Stage, Tegels Park River City Eatery Entertainment Headliner Band, Main Stage, Tegels Park Beer Garden closes Phat Pheasant Outdoor Entertainment

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Kiwanis Breakfast, Eagles Club Karz ‘n Trux Shine & Show Classic Vehicle & Antique Tractor Show & Swap Meet Cottonwood Lake/Tegels Park Windom Eagles Radio Controlled Model Airplane Fun Fly (at their field on Hwy. 13) Outdoor Worship Service at Island Park Men’s Softball Tournament, Windom Rec Area KUBB Tournament, Tegels Park Pedal Tractor Pull, Tegels Park Lion’s Cow Chip Bingo, Community Center Professional Water Ski Show, Tegels Park

This is a tentative list of events and sites. Mark the dates on your calendar and check the Citizen for further details!

Celebrations

Mt. Lake Pow Wow

Friday, June 13 thru Tuesday, June 17

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Billed as the longest-running town celebration in the state of Minnesota, Mt. Lake’s Pow Wow celebrates its 80th anniversary. The festival is famous for its Grande Parade, Midway rides, sporting events and Pow Wow Pups (corn dogs). There is fun in store for every age.

7:00 p.m.

9-11:00 a.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Miss & Little Miss Mt. Lake Pageant, Mt. Lake High School (MLHS) Auditorium

saturday, june 14 Public School annuals display

Grand parade Monday, June 16 • 7 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 16 10:00 a.m.

Food/commercial booths open in Park

Noon

Petting Zoo opens in City Park

2-5:00 p.m.

Mt. Lake Booster Club Dunk Tank Farmer Bob in Park & in Grand Parade

2:00 p.m.

Midway Opens

7:00 p.m.

Grand Parade on 3rd Ave.

8:00 p.m.

“Love To Sing” Karaoke & Beer Garden, Laker Grill - outside

Noon

Alumni Baseball game at Munson Field

1-3:00 p.m.

Public school annuals display

5:00 p.m.

Freedom Riders motorcycle parade on

8-10:00 p.m. Mt. Lake Booster Club Dunk Tank

Third Ave.

9:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

8-Noon

Pancake Breakfast, City Park Gazebo

10:00 a.m.

Mt. Lake Ministerial Assn. Community Worship Service, City Park

11:00 a.m.

SuFuDu performance in City Park and marching band trophy presentation followed by Bob and the Beachcombers

Food stands/booths open in City Park

Noon

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

Midway/food & commercial booths / Petting Zoo open in Park

Noon

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, City Park

2-6:00 p.m.

Mt.Lake Booster Club Dunk Tank

Noon-3 p.m.

Mt. Lake Booster Club Dunk Tank

2:30 p.m.

Registration for 40th annual Mt. Lake Road Race

3:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Kids pedal tractor pull on 10th St. Talent Show, City Park

8:00 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

Mt. Lake Road Race begins

“Love To Sing” Karaoke, Laker Grill (inside)

5:30 p.m.

Kiddie Parade (Peterson Drug to City Park)

10:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Antique Car & Tractor Parade & Show on 3rd Ave.

Raffle drawing and $1,000 grand prize & (3) $500 cash prizes, City Park

7:00 p.m.

Ministerial Assn. Program at City Park Band Shelter

Freedom Riders Rally

Raffle Tickets on sale Friday, June 13 & at Mt. Lake businesses! Saturday, June 14 Chance to win $1,000, (3) $500 cash prizes plus At Franz Park,or South of Mt. Lake All times & events are subject to change due to circumstances. For more information tickets call 507-427-2999. other prizes donated by local businesses! 2014 Cottonwood County Visitor Guide ● 7

Celebrations

Jeffers Outlaw Days

Friday, June 27 thru Sunday, June 29

The seventh-annual Jeffers Outlaw Days will be held June 27-29. The featured events of the weekend will be street dances Friday and Saturday, as well as the Truck and Tractor Pull, held Saturday afternoon. Other events are also in the works, with a possible volleyball tournament, kid’s day in the park and a fitness walk.

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Friday, June 27

5:00 p.m. Kickball Tournament, City Softball Field 9:00 p.m. Street Dance at Slipper Inn, sponsored by Jeffers Fire Department.

Saturday, June 28

9:00 a.m. Volleyball Tournament (Tentative) 10:00 a.m. Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, City Park 11:00 a.m. Sioux Falls Zoomobile, City Park 12:00 p.m. Truck & Tractor Pull, Jeffers Elevator 3:00 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament, Senior Center (tentative) 9:00 p.m. Street Dance at Slipper Inn, sponsored by Outlaw Days.

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The Community of Storden turns 108 this year. It has a strong tradition of being a friendly and clean community.

One of the most attractive aspects of this community is its spacious city park, complete with trees, grassy areas and playground equipment. The original 1926 Storden School with its 1950 and 1956 additions was purchased by the City of Storden in 1998. It has since been sold to Storden resident John Croatt. It is the site for auctions and special events. The 1866 Hystad Cabin was moved into Storden in July 1996. The cabin, named after Gerhard Hystad who was born in it in 1898, is a gift from Sunburg, a community 100 miles north of Storden. The cabin may be viewed by the public.

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Sunday, JuNE 29

9:00 a.m. Community church service featuring Lynn Stoneking, City Park 10:30 a.m. Kids Day in the Park (Tentative) 2:00 p.m. Softball Tourney, Jeffers ball park Other area high points near Jeffers include the Jeffers Petroglyphs east of town and Red Rock Dells. To the north are the Schoper-Bush Reservoir and the spot where Jesse and Frank James slept after their failed bank robbery attempt in Northfield.

Bingham Lake

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Bingham Lake is a small but growing community along Highway 60.

It is home to about 70 residential units, but has seen vast economic development in recent years with the additions of Poet Biorefining and Miller-Sellner Equipment. In addition, residents enjoy one of the best soft-water lakes in the area, which is also one of the county’s top fishing lakes.

Delft

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The tiny community of Delft is located in the center of Cottonwood County. Delft has become a hot spot for local music lovers, as the Carson Meeting House, located at the former Carson Mennonite Church, plays host to the Prairie Wind Folk Music and Bluegrass Association, which features several concerts each year.

Celebrations

Westbrook Fun Days Thursday, June 26 thru Sunday, June 29

The 2014 Fun Days will once again deliver a variety of fun events, great food and excellent opportunities to socialize, offering area residents plenty of reasons to spend the weekend in Westbrook.

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Fun Days gets its start on Thursday evening with a community barbeque and the annual Evening of Praise held at the Westbrook Community Center. Three events have become staples on Friday afternoon and evening of Fun Days. The annual Health Care Foundation three-person golf scramble is held at Rolling Hills Golf Course during the afternoon. Then Miss Westbrook will be crowned during the evening pageant at the school’s auditorium followed by a street dance, which this year will be held at the Westbrook VFW on Main Street featuring the band Decadence Inc.

served by the Westbrook Women’s Club. Patrons can also expect to find everything from snow cones to mini doughnuts and nachos. The games include a sand volleyball tournament, Junior Olympics and a pedal tractor pull for the youngsters, Bingo for all ages and a Bean Bag Tournament following the parade. The grand parade at 4 p.m., is the highlight of Saturday’s fun, which also includes Crazy Days at Main Street businesses, a community-wide rummage sale, open swimming at the city pool and fireworks at dusk.

Saturday is jam-packed with food, fun and games almost entirely in the City Park.

Among Sunday’s activities is the annual community worship service and a French toast breakfast served by the fire department at the Westbrook Community Center.

Traditional fare for Saturday’s activities include a noon Whopper Feed and pulled pork sandwiches

There’s something “fun” for every age when Westbrook gets together for its annual summer celebration.

Heritage House Museum Thirty years before Westbrook was settled, pioneers established a nearby village known as Blue Eagle. When the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad came to plot out a town site, it got into a dispute with a landowner. As a result, a new town was platted.

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Located in Westbrook, just off Hwy. 30. Open Sunday afternoons Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Westbrook’s 1900 depot reflects and preserves the history of the community. Seven years after the line was abandoned in 1976, local editor and railroad buff Tom Merchant spearheaded a volunteer project that restored the depot to its present condition. It has been named Westbrook Heritage House Museum.

For other times, call Joan Bakker (507-274-6373)

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Relay for Life

Friday, July 25

The 16th annual Cottonwood County Relay For Life returns to the scenic and peaceful location of Tegels Park along the the shores of Cottonwood Lake in northeast Windom again in 2014.

In what has become a staple among summer events in Cottonwood County, the annual American Cancer Society fund-raiser is an opportunity to honor those who are winning their battles against cancer while remembering those who have lost their fight. For the fifth straight year, the Relay For Life committee will hold a five-hour event, a change from the 12-hour, overnight format the Relay employed during its first 11 years. The format has been wellreceived by teams and guests, increasing participation and donations of time and funds. The Opening Ceremony will get things going at about 7 p.m., and the Closing Ceremony wraps up the event at midnight.

Cottonwood County Relay For Life typically follows a similar format from year to year with changes only to schedule and activities. The committe and teams devote much of the morning and early afternoon to setting up for the evening event with Survivor registration getting the event rolling in mid-afternoon. A meal is always included in the early evening activities with the Opening Ceremony, usually starting around 7 p.m., officially getting the Relay out of the blocks. The Opening Ceremony also includes recognition of honorary chairpersons and a Survivorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration lap followed by team laps over the next five hours. The highlight of the evening is lighting of the luminaria lined pathway which always is one of the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1873 Lysgard Farmhouse solemn and touching moments of the Relay. Visit 1902 Delafield Church Working Grist Mill The event concludes with the Closing Ceremony at midnight. Last year, the county Relay enjoyed another Log Cabin and Stockade strong survivor attendance of 112 registered cancer survivors and most funds raised ever with $76,215. Blacksmith Shop

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Celebrations

Butterfield Threshermen’s Steam & Gas Engine Show Friday, August 15 Sunday, August 17

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The annual “ Threshing Bee” attracts gas and steam engine enthusiasts from all across the Midwest. On the wonderfully shaded grounds of Voss Park, visitors to the Bee can experience the pioneer days in many ways.

Here are just a few of the many events and exhibits: • Tractor and antique car parade, 2:15 p.m., Sat. & Sun. • Featuring antique John Deere tractors & equipment • Over 300 restored tractors & large engines on display • Many restored small gas engines running • Camping (May - September)

• Miniature train rides • Pioneer Town, Grist Mill, Broom Factory, Blacksmith Shop • Crafts and demonstrations • Food booths • Steamers threshing and sawing logs • Live bluegrass and folk music Fri. evening, all day Sat. & Sun. • Steam room with many steam motors running • Antique tractor pull, Friday 6 p.m. • Horse drawn equipment being used • Saw mill, shingle making, venner cutter, duplicating machine

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Celebrations

Cottonwood County Fair

Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 16 Cottonwood County Fairgrounds No admission fee A tentative schedule of events for the 2014 Cottonwood County Fair includes:

wednesday, august 13

3 & 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

DC Hawk Carnival opens. Household Cat and Kitten Show “Flemming fold” (Free admission!)

thursday, august 14

3 & 4:30 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m.

Betty Rydell Ticket discount for carnival rides 32nd Annual Talent Contest, Arena Karoke with Donna in beer garden

friday, august 15

3 & 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9 p.m.

Marv Nissel Polka Pedal Tractor Pull Kenya Safari Acrobat Show Karoke with Donna in beer garden

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 3:30 & 5:15 p.m. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Kevin Saline Magic Show Carnival wristband day, $15 Dog & Puppy Show Bike drawing at Arena — Two bikes (1 boys & 1 girls) will be given away to wristband buyers. 7:00 p.m. Midwest Outlaw Truck/Tractor Pull (Free!) 9 p.m. Karoke with Donna in beer garden 10:00 p.m. Exhibits released and commercial buildings close

(All times are tentative.)

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The 133rd Cottonwood County Fair will be held from 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Livestock and poultry shows will be featured as well as appearances by DC Hawk, Marv Nissel’s polka music and Betty Rydell’s yodeling. In addition, the fair features the 32nd annual Cottonwood County Talent Show, Midwest Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull and much more. Making a return appearance will be McDermott Family Shows, with midway entertainment.

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Since 1976, the Arena has hosted fairtime events.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

FREE Entertainment Area

Celebrations

Heritage Village

Located at the east end of Mountain Lake, just off Hwy. 60. The Village is open daily 1 to 5 p.m. Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend or by appointment for tours. Phone: 507-427-2023 or 507-427-3743

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Established over 40 years ago, Mountain Lake’s Heritage Village provides a portal to the past with its collection of historic buildings and artifacts. The centerpiece of the collection is an 1884 Mennonite home, complete with attached barn and summer kitchen. The 20 historical buildings from the surrounding area contain artifacts from the late 1800’s when European immigrants with a rich cultural background settled in the Mt. Lake area. Visitors are welcome to tour the buildings along memory lane, browse the gift shop and view the Mennonite history video in the newly constructed Visitors Center.

Utschtallung, the Heritage Fair is held the second Saturday in September and features ethnic food, exhibits and live entertainment. A fun day for the whole family.

Utschtallung (Heritage Fair)

Saturday, Sept. 13 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Food Center 507-427-2220 • 1049 Third Ave. • Mt. Lake

Hours: Mon. - Sat., 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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MEETING ROOM FACILITIES FOR GROUPS OF 20 TO 1,000 PEOPLE ✦ Banquets ✦ Dances ✦ Trade Shows ✦ Wedding Receptions We have on-premise catering kitchen facilities & bar facilities available. Recreational Facilities Include: ✦ Volleyball ✦ Basketball

507-831-6149

e-mail: wincc@windomnet.com For more information about these facilities visit www.windom-mn.com

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Buil t in 1904

Cottonwood County Courthouse One of the region’s most photographed buildings is the Historic Cottonwood County Courthouse. The Courthouse, which is included in the National Historic Registry, turns 109 this year.

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It was built in 1904 by J.B. Nelson of North Mankato at a bid of $59,949. Among its many features are the unusual Corinthian style marble columns. After it was completed, additional funds were spent on architectural details around windows, interior decorations and a 12foot, bronze/copper-plated statue of the Greek goddess of justice, which stands proudly atop the Courthouse dome. Inside are four murals in the rotunda that were restored in 1975-1976 represent government, justice, freedom of the press and freedom of religion. The corner emblems of the dome are called history, government, art and science. Since 1986 several remodeling projects were undertaken, including an upgrade of the commissioners’ room in 2007.

Cottonwood County Courthouse • NatioNal Historic register •

Questions on Cottonwood County services?

Give us a Call at these County offiCes: Assessor ........................................................ 507-831-2458 Attorney ......................................................... 507-831-5040 Auditor ........................................................... 507-831-1905 Coordinator/Human Resources....................... 507-831-5669 Cottonwood Soil & Water Conservation District...................................... 507-831-1153 Des Moines Valley Health & Human Services (DVHHS) Human Services ......................................... 507-831-1891 Public Health .............................................. 507-831-1987 District Court Court Services/Probation Officer ................ 507-831-2678 Judge of District Court ............................... 507-831-4551 Court Administrator ................................... 507-831-4551 Emergency Management ............................... 507-832-8255 Environmental/Planning & Zoning/Parks ......... 507-831-2060 Highway Dept. ............................................... 507-831-1389 Historical Society Museum ............................ 507-831-1134 Landfill ........................................................... 507-831-3781 Recorder Drivers License .......................................... 507-831-1168 UCC/Real Estate Recording ........................ 507-831-1458 Sheriff ............................................................ 507-831-1375 Treasurer ........................................................ 507-831-1342 U of M Extension Service ............................... 507-831-4022 Veterans Service Officer ................................. 507-831-5522

www.co.cottonwood.mn.us Located on The Square, Windom Hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday.

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Cottonwood County Commissioners John Oeltjenbruns • Tom White Kevin Stevens • Norman Holmen • Jim Schmidt

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Cottonwood County Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Center The Law Enforcement Center was built in 1992. The main level houses the Cottonwood County Sheriff ’s department, Windom Police Department and squad rooms.

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The lower level contains meeting rooms, driver education and emergency management. The meeting rooms are used for things like extension programs, training events, public meetings, Sharing Tree Christmas gift collection and other activities. The meeting room can serve two small groups or when the dividing wall is opened, 100 people. Reservations for the meeting room may be made by calling 507-831-5669.

City of Windom LAW ENFORCEMENT

Front: Chief Scott Peterson, Dana Wallace and Josh Partlow. Middle: Donna Marcy, Louis Norell and Todd Hyatt. Back: Cory Hillesheim and Sergeant Kevin Patterson. Inset: Jon Beck. Sheriff’s Office: 507-831-1375

T he Cottonwood County Sheriff ’s Department includes Sheriff Jason Purrington and eight full-time deputies. In addition, the county has an Emergency Management Director, Kim Hall.

COTTONWOOD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Front: Deputy Eric Haken, Deputy Jeff LaCanne, Deputy Justin Derickson and Chief Deputy Jim Jorgensen. Back: Deputy Joe Saffert, Deputy Tim Evers, Deputy Dustin Miller, Deputy Jayd Soderholm and Sheriff Jason Purrington.

A total of 13 dispatchers/jailers serve both the Cottonwood County Sheriff ’s Department and the Windom Police Department. They answer 911 calls and also provide 24-hour jail supervision.

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Schools

MT. LAKE CHRISTIAN

710 11th St. N. • Mt. Lake, MN 56159 Phone: 507-427-2010 or 507-427-3900 Website: www.gomlc.org

MT. LAKE PUBLIC

450 12th St. • Mt. Lake, MN 56159 Phone: 507-427-2323 Website: www.mountainlake.k12.mn.us

RED ROCK CENTRAL

Elementary: 107 E. Clark St. • Jeffers, MN 56145 Phone: 507-628-5521

Middle/High School: 100 6th Ave. E. • Lamberton, MN 56152 Phone: 507-752-7361 Website: www.rrcnet.org

RED ROCK RIDGE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER Alternative High School / Setting IV Behavior Program/Tri-County Day Treatment Program 68 10th St. • Windom, MN 56101 Phone: 507-831-6935 Website: www.swsc.org

WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE

WINDOM AREA

Elementary: 601 Washington Ave. • Walnut Grove, MN 56180 Phone: 507-859-2141

Elementary: 1454 6th Ave. • Windom, MN 56101 Phone: 507-831-6925

Middle/High School: 344 8th St. • Westbrook, MN 56183 Phone: 507-274-6111

Middle/High School: 1400 17th St. • Windom, MN 56101 Phone: 507-831-6910

Website: www.wwgschools.org

Website: www.windom.k12.mn.us

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Churches

WINDOM

MT. LAKE

(ELCA) 906 Prospect Ave. 507-831-1794 www.alcofwindom.com

809 5th Ave. • P.O. Box 534 507-427-2886 www.mountainlakealliance.com

Assembly of God Hwy. 71 P.O. Box 366 507-831-5683

701 3rd Ave. 507-427-2215 www.mountainlakeassembly.org

Church of God Prophecy

Bethel Mennonite Church

American Lutheran Church

580 Cindy St.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 453 10th St. 507-831-1797

Evangelical Free Church 409 11th St. / 416 10th St. 507-831-3713 www.windomfreechurch.org

First United Methodist Church 974 6th St. 507-831-3284 windomfumc.org

First United Presbyterian Church 336 11th St. 507-831-2532 windompres.org

First Baptist Church

South edge of Windom on Hwy. 60 507-831-3811 www.midwestmicronet.org/fbcw/

Lutheran Church of Our Savior

Jeffers Baptist Church

Alliance Missionary Church

Assembly of God

301 9th St. N. 507-427-3075 www.bethelmountainlake.com

Cornerstone Bible Church 1019 Prince St. 507-427-2208 www.cornerstoneml.com

First Mennonite Church

305 7th St. N. • Box 473 507-427-2237 www.mennolink.org/cong/first

First Presbyterian Church 1217 6th Ave. 507-427-3209, or 507-427-3217

Lakeview Gospel Church 1002 10th St. N. 507-427-2046

Community Bible Church 500 Klein St. 507-427-2538

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

1418 2nd Ave. 507-427-2451 www.trinitylutheranml.com

Seventh Day Adventist

Amo United Methodist Church

532 17th St. 507-831-3300 sfxwindom.org

45812 County Rd. 10, Sanborn 507-628-4255 www.rrcnet.org/~umcr/

Storden Baptist Church

4011 United States Ave., Storden 507-445-3955 www.rrcnet.org/~baptists/

Trinity Lutheran Church 202 N. Deaver Ave., Jeffers 507-628-4855

Jeffers United Methodist Church

411 E. Whited St., P.O. Box 36, Jeffers 507-628-4255 www.rrcnet.org/~umcj/

WESTBROOK

Immanuel Baptist Church 655 6th St. 507-274-5556 ibcwestbrook.org

755 Adams Ave. 507-274-5572

Old Westbrook Lutheran Church (ELCA)

STORDEN & JEFFERS

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Red Rock United Methodist Church

Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

(The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) 1157 3rd Ave. 507-831-3522 oursaviorslutheran.net N. Hwy. 71, 1 mi. north of Windom 507-831-5566 windom22.adventistchurchconnect.org

½ mi. east of Hwy. 71 & 30, Jeffers 507-628-4924

Amo Lutheran Church 35368 County Road 5 507-445-3101

25280 368th Ave., Westbrook 507-445-3189 www.rrcnet.org/~oldwest/

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 1153 1st Ave. 507-274-5946

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 914 1st Ave. 507-274-5623

39915 350th St., Storden 507-628-4255 www.rrcnet.org/~umca/

BERGEN & DELFT

Bethany Lutheran Church

Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Highwater Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Delft Immanuel Church

300 America St., Storden 507-445-3432

7 mi. south of Lamberton, Cty Rd. 5 507-445-3189 www.rrcnet.org/~hiwater/

Bergen 507-831-3724, or 507-831-1794 Delft 507-678-2421

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Public Lands

These areas are open to public use with certain restrictions, except portions of the Talcot Lake WMA which are closed to public use. There is also one newer DNR tract managed by the Ecological Services Division called the Rock Ridge Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). SNA’s are acquired to preserve places of ecological significance that contain rare plant and animal species, geologic formations and natural communities like remnant native prairies. All SNA’s are open to the public for nature observation, and educational and scientific research purposes.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manage nearly 30 tracts totaling more than 10,000 acres of wildlife habitat in Cottonwood County.

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The FWS tracts are known as Waterfowl Production Areas, DNR tracts are known as Wildlife Management Areas and one DNR tract is known as a Scientific and Natural Area. The DNR tracts managed by the Wildlife Divisions are prairie grassland and wetland habitats ranging in size from 17 to over 400 acres. The exceptions are the Talcot Lake WMA, which is over 4,000 acres, and the Expandere WMA which is 850 acres, both located west of Windom.

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Windom Wetland Management District 1-800-577-2875 or 507-831-2220 www.midwest.fws.gov/windom

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The FWS Visitor’s Center (above), located on County Road 17, is open to the public Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interpretation is an important aspect of what the FWS provides. Adjacent to the interpretive center on the Wolf Lake WPA is a new three-quarter-mile interpretive walking trail complete with three observation decks, interpretive reading rail points, a floating dock, foot bridge, four bench nodes and a photo blind. The walking trails at Wolf Lake are paved and handicapped-accessible. The Wings on the Discovery Center is a designated Prairie Passage site. Education is another key facet of FWS. The Wings on the Prairie Discovery Center on the Wolf Lake WPA provides students, as well as adults, a great location to learn about the environment. There is a small book sales area. The Wolf Lake WPA is comprised of restored wetlands, a shallow prairie lake, native prairie and oak savanna. Each of the ecosystems supports a different variety of wildlife and plant species and students receive hands-on experience while visiting the center. The DNR building (left photo) is located nearby on County Road 26. For more information, or to obtain a map to locate WMAs and WPAs call the numbers listed below.

MINNESOTA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES Windom Area Wildlife Office, 507-831-2900 Talcot Lake Management Area, 507-468-2248

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Cottonwood County invites you to enjoy the local lakes. Anglers will enjoy the challenging summer fishing and winter ice fishing for walleye, northern pike, panfish, bass and spring fishing of bullheads. For more information contact the Environmental Office at 507-831-2060 or the DNR at 507-831-2919.

Fishing licenses are available in most convenience and hardware stores and bait is available at local bait shops. Handicapped accessible fishing piers are located at Cottonwood Lake, Fish Lake and at Double Lake.

COTTONWOOD LAKE

STRING LAKES

DOUBLE LAKE

146-acre aerated lake

402-acre non-aerated lake

227-acre aerated lake

Access on west side from Hwy. 60-71. Go east on 16th St. for ½ mile.

Five miles west of Windom on Hwy. 62. Access on south side. Carry in.

BINGHAM LAKE

SUMMIT LAKE

Three miles west and two miles north of Storden. Carry in access on south end of North Lake. Trailer access on north end of North Lake.

274-acre aerated lake

145-acre aerated lake

Access one mile north of the town of Bingham Lake on the east side of lake.

Two miles southeast of Windom. Access on northeast side of lake. Carry in.

CLEAR LAKE

OAKS LAKE

76-acre non-aerated lake On Hwy. 60. Access on north end. Carry in.

MOUNTAIN LAKE 241-acre aerated lake Along north edge of city of Mt. Lake. Access on east end or west end of lake. Carry in, on west end. Hiking/bike trail around lake.

TALCOT LAKE 878-acre aerated lake 17 miles west of Windom on Hwy. 62. Access on south end of lake.

EAGLE LAKE 88-acre non-aerated lake

325-acre non-aerated lake Three miles west of Highway 62 on County Road 7. Access on south end of lake.

FISH LAKE 425-acre non-aerated lake Four accesses. One is four miles SE of Windom, three miles on Hwy. 71 to County Road 84. Go east one mile, turn left where blacktop ends.

LONG LAKE 97-acre non-aerated lake Three miles west and two miles north of Mt. Lake. Access on southwest corner of lake.

SOUTH CLEAR LAKE 235-acre non-aerated lake 15 miles west and one mile south of Windom on Hwy. 62. Access on southwest. Carry in.

SHELLDORF CREEK Five miles northwest of Windom on County Road 13.

BEAN LAKE 141-acre non-aerated lake Three miles west and three miles north of Storden (one mile north of Double Lake). Access on west side of lake.

Three miles west and one mile north of Mt. Lake. Access on northeast side of lake.

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COUNTY PARKS Dynamite Park

Located in Windom on River Road, next to the golf course, 3.06 acres.

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Shelterhouse

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FG = Frisbee Golf F = Fireplace D = Dump Station G = Grills

Fishing Dock

XS = Skiing/Snowmobiling HS = Horseshoes W = Water B = Bike

Boat Landing

SV = Sand Volleyball BB = Basketball E = Electricity H = Hiking

Mountain Park

Located two miles southeast of Mt. Lake.Turn east at Heritage House, 1 mile east, ½ mile south, at the end of a long driveway. 24 acres. Park closes at 10 p.m.

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80-acre parcel where the Des Moines River and Heron Lake Outlet meet, located 9 miles west of Windom on Hwy. 62. Park closes at 10 p.m.

Red Rock Falls

Located 5 miles north of the junction of Hwys. 30 and 71, 1 mile east. 13 acres. Park closes at 10 p.m.

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South Dutch Charley

Located near Westbrook on CR6, 3¼ miles north from Hwy. 30. 24 acres CAMPING: Available on limited basis; 10 sites with electric only (water available elsewhere on site), $10/night.

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Talcot Lake

Located 17 miles west of Windom on Hwy. 62. 40 acres RESERVATIONS: Phone 507-831-2060 ADMISSION PASS: Seasonal, $10.00 CAMPING: With water and electric, $23/night. Without water and electric, $15/night Two-week rates are available. Firewood is available.

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AREA PARKS Kilen Woods State Park

Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-85PARKS or online at www.stayatmnparks.com; a nonrefundable fee of $8.50 ($7 for online reservation) will be charged at the time of the call for the service. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping season is limited from Memorial Day to Labor Day. ADMISSION BY VEHICLE PERMIT: Daily permit, $5; annual state permit, $25; motorcycle permit, $20; second vehicle annual rate, $18. OVERNIGHT CAMPING: Walk-in and semi-modern sites, $18 (firstcome, first-serve basis); semi-modern with electric, $23. OPEN DAILY: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mound Creek Park

Located in Brown County, 9 miles west of Comfrey on County Road 17, follow signs. Open April 15 thru Oct. 15.

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Snowmobiling

These trails are possible only through the kindness of farmers and landowners giving permission to cross their property. The sincere dedication of members, sponsoring snowmobile clubs and local, county and state officials make these trails possible.

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Courtesy on the trails is appreciated. When possible, take the time to greet a landowner. Have a good time snowmobiling in Cottonwood County. For your safety and enjoyment, please observe the following rules when on Cottonwood County’s snow trails: • Do not wander off trails. You have permission to ride the marked trails only. Contact person for trail maps for Big Bend Snow Riders Club is Kevin Moulder, 507-628-4847.

• Do not remove or destroy any trail signs. • Do not damage any trees, shrubs, etc. • Do not litter. • Take special care when crossing roadways and going through fenced areas. • Remember lakes are never completely safe due to springs, creeks and channels eroding the ice away from the underside. Stay close to shoreline whenever possible. • Remember all snowmobilers are judged by the actions of a few. Please do not cause any disturbances or damage to any property. • Where trails follow public roads, obey all traffic laws and regulations. Keep to the right, dim lights, etc. • Snowmobilers are prohibited from operating on certain public streets in many towns. When in these areas, watch for marked streets or check with city officials. • These trails are for snowmobilers. Four-wheel drive vehicles are prohibited. • These rules are enforced by the Cottonwood County Sheriff ’s Dept. If violations of these rules are observed, please notify the sheriff ’s department.

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Historical Society

Located at 812 4th Ave., Windom.

Phone 507-831-1134.

No admission charged for the museum. Fee of $2 to use the research library. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Established in 1901 (formerly the Old Settlers Association), the Cottonwood County Historical Society has occupied the old Co-Op Oil Association building since 1973. The Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and disseminate the history of the county. The museum includes the Remick Gallery, Exhibit Hall and expanded research library.

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The Remick Gallery is a changing art gallery showcasing local and regional artists along with thematic shows. In April, county students showcase their art work of varied mediums in the annual “Cottonwood County Student Art Show.” The summer exhibit is tentatively planned to be a show titled “Horses of Many Colors” by Deborah Meyer. The artist is a graduate of Windom High School who now resides in California. Over 15 pieces of art work will be displayed featuring numerous equestrian images with watercolor as her medium. The exhibit runs from May 4 through Aug. 30. Opening Sept. 14 is an exhibit by Nan Karr Kaufenberg, an artist from Redwood Falls, titled “Rural Images.” Her linoleum block prints tinted with watercolor showcase her love of our rural landscape. This exhibit runs through Nov. 22. In December, the gallery hosts the Festival of Trees with over 15 Christmas trees decorated by local individuals, organizations and businesses. The Exhibit Hall has 3,000 square feet of space dedicated to the interpretation of the county’s rich history, from preEuropean settlement to the early 20th century. A portion of the exhibit is completed, giving visitors an opportunity to spend time learning about the towns of the county and places of interest. See artifacts of the Plains Indian before visiting an immigrant log cabin with Norwegian heritage. Contrast their lifestyle to the English Yankee’s Victorian Parlor of the 1890s. Then, go to the head of the class at the one-room rural school. Enjoy the contrast of an early 1940s kitchen prior to and after electricity. Guests also will step back in time to see a small chapel, general store/post office and farm workshop. One area of Exhibit Hall that continues to receive an upgrade during 2014 is the military exhibit. The historical

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society received a $19,000 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society for software design and hardware purchases for collecting and making accessible the names of Cottonwood County veterans who served in all branches of the Armed Forces. The exhibit also will be enhanced with several visual graphics and artifacts. The expanded research library contains copies of early county photographs, plat books, directories, genealogy records, tax records and rural school histories. Microfilm copies of the county newspapers and census records can be read on the micro-film reader-printer. The historical society also has expanded its gift shop (below) which is located in the lobby of the museum. It offers a variety of books, crocks and other items that focus on Cottonwood County history as well as Minnesota history.

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Jeffers Petroglyphs

Open May 24 to Labor Day Daily educational programs will be held at 2 p.m. throughout the season. Each week a different program exploring American Indian culture, prairie ecology or the scientists who study them will be featured. Guided tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. On glacier-scarred bedrock rising from Southwest Minnesota’s prairie grasses, the Jeffers Petroglyphs historic site protects thousands of ancient rock carvings, or “petroglyphs.” This is a sacred place, one that has been used by many American Indian tribes over a period of 7,000 years. For their descendants, it is a place to seek communion with the spirits, find directions left by travelers and learn from elders who teach through the stories pictured on the rock.

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You can search the rock outcroppings for carvings of buffalo, turtles, thunderbirds and humans, which illustrate the rich and sophisticated cultures that have inhabited this area. Follow the trails through restored and virgin prairies teeming with cactus, blossoming flowers and rare plants. In the visitor center, you can view a multi-media presentation about the site and exhibits about American Indian culture and prairie ecology. Interpreters and hands-on activities help tell the story of the carvings and the prairie.

HOURS: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays: 12 to 5 p.m.; Saturdays in September: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours: Open for tours, by advance reservation, for groups of 10 or more. Call for educational or group tour programs, or visit: http://ww.mnhs.org/places/sites/jp

A prairie passage site. Located 15 miles north of Windom on Hwy. 71 to Hwy. 30, then 3 miles east and 3 miles north on County Road 2. Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors; $5 for children 6 to 17; $5 group rate (10 or more) with reservations. Call 507-628-5591

SPECIAL PROGRAMs Saturday, June 28 • 1-5 p.m.

American Indian Handicrafts Get in touch with your artistic side by creating American Indian hand-crafted items. From 1 to 3 p.m., learn how to use fibers from native plants to make cordage, also known as string. From 3 to 5 p.m., use cly tocreate pinch or coil pots while learning about traditional American Indian pottery. Fri. & Sat., July 25 & 26 • 6 p.m. to midnight

Starry Night/Prairie Night View the carvings when they are best seen — at dusk — by participating in a guided tour at 6:30 p.m. You will then have the opportunity to learn about constellations through stories from around the world, visit with astronomers and view stars and planets through telescopes. Saturday, August 16 • 1-5 p.m.

Celebrate the Garden Harvest Come and enjoy a taste of fire-roasted sweet corn, bean soup and other in-season foods as we discuss the people of the Great Plains Village period and find out how New World Farmers invented crops that changed the world. Information on other special events For information about other special events at Jeffers Petroglyphs, visit: http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Index.cfm?VenueID=11

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Windom Area Hospital

Located just off Highway 71, to the north of Windom 507-831-2400, Windom • 507-427-2700, Mt. Lake website: www.windomareahospital.com Windom Area Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing 24-hour comprehensive healthcare and emergency services, including general medical, surgical, swing bed, and obstetrical services. The hospital is a member of Sanford Health and is owned by the City of Windom. The medical staff consists of primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and surgeons that provide services to area residents.

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In addition to our primary care providers, our Outreach Department provides local access to high quality specialists. We have 14 specialized physicians providing clinical care in the areas of Allergy/Immunology, Cardiology, ENT, General Surgery, Oncology/Hematology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry and Urology. We also provide inpatient and outpatient Diabetic Education. Our OB wing, “The Birth Place,” features private, familycentered labor/delivery and postpartum care rooms, each with a whirlpool tub. Free prenatal classes are offered throughout the year to our community. Our Rehabilitation Department has a team of specialists ready to meet your physical, occupational and speech therapy needs. Appointments are accepted Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by special arrangement. The Wellness Center at WAH offers wellness services, including: cardiovascular and strengthening exercise equipment; group exercise classes; nutrition and weight loss education; and health assessments and screenings. Windom Area Hospital is committed to maintaining up-todate technology and facilities. Our centralized Imaging Department has in-house digital mammography equipment with appointments available five days a week. Windom Area Hospital also provides modern X-ray, CT Scan, DEXA Scan and Ultrasound services. In addition, the hospital offers dining and kitchen areas. The dining room is open to the public every day from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

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Sanford Westbrook Medical Center, a fully accredited Critical Access Hospital has been at the heart of the Westbrook community for over 50 years. Built to assure the community’s physician would have a local facility to tend to patients who were in need of hospital care, Sanford Westbrook continues to provide quality comprehensive health care for Westbrook and the surrounding communities.

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Located at 920 Bell Ave., Westbrook, MN Phone: 507-274-6121 e-mail: info@sanfordwestbrook.org website: www.sanfordwestbrook.org

You’ve You’ve planned. planned. You’ve You’ve packed. packed. and Gynecology, Radiology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, The Sanford Westbrook campus consistsfun. of the hospital, You’re You’re ready ready for fun. for Needing Needing a Oncologyaand general surgery. primary care clinic, outpatient specialty services clinic and an attached 21-apartment senior living facility. More Health Services are available from a team physician physician during during your stay wasn’t stay Behavioral wasn’t than 50 full- or part-time employees makeyour up the Sanford of mental health professionals offering a broad range Westbrook health care team. of behavioral health services including: individual, in in the the plan. plan. At Sanford At Sanford Westbrook Westbrook couple and family counseling/therapy. The mental Sanford Westbrook Hospital, the smallest (eight bed) health care team works together to assure patients hospital in Minnesota provides comprehensive medical receive the appropriate and specialized counseling/ Medical Medical Center, Center, we are we minutes are minutes and surgical care with 24-hour emergency services. Up care they deserve. to date technology in the Laboratory and Radiology away away and and ready ready to treat to treat whatever whatever departments assure Sanford Westbrook patients receive Diagnostic Services include MRI, CT, Endoscopy, the highest quality care. A new expansion to the hospital Dexascan, Mammogram and ultrasound screening. now athat’s four-slice CTput (Computed Tomography) it ithouses isisthat’s put youryour plans plans on hold. onCardiovascular hold. services include EKG and Stress test. Scanner increasing efficiency and allowing for more Other Services include Diabetic education/counseling, scans at aweekends lower dose of radiation. On On weekends andand holidays holidays our our services, and home care services with Teledietary Sanford Clinic Westbrook is staffed by Internal health capability. Therapy Services provided by Shetek Emergency Emergency Room Room is staffed is staffed by by include physical, occupational and language/ Medicine, Pediatrics and Family Medicine Physicians: Therapy Andrew Kopperud, MD; Jeffrey Cassel, MD; Thomas speech. Shetek Home Care provides in-home skilled Koehnen, MD; Abdul M. Khan, MD;24 Kellyhours Hoffman, and home health aide services. Peterson medical medical providers providers 24 hours aFNP; day. nursing a day. Denise Bond, FNP; Trudy Ujdur, FNP; Julain Rayman, LMFT; and Angela Deadrick-Wee.

The clinic offers a comprehensive range of clinical services including general family medicine, immunizations, wellness exams, pediatric and wellchildcare, physical exams, pre and post-natal care and Women’s Health Programs including the SAGE Program — a women’s health assistance program. Comprehensive laboratory, radiology and CT services are available to medical providers to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

920 920Bell Bell Ave. Ave. Westbrook, Westbrook, MNMN 56183 56183

Estates Senior Living facility is directly attached to the hospital giving residents the security of knowing health care is just foot steps away. Peterson Estates is a 21-apartment independent living facility with additional services available as needed.

Sanford Westbrook Medical Center…. Dedicated to the work of health and healing

As a member of the Sanford Health Network, Sanford Westbrook has access to specialized services in multiple areas on a regularly scheduled basis. Services include: Endoscopy, Podiatry, Cardiology, Obstetrics

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Pools MT. LAKE POOL (indoor) 507-427-2325, ext. 133 Located at Mt. Lake Public School, Mt. Lake Family Swim Time (Oct.-March): Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Morning Lap Swim (year-round): Monday-Friday, 6 to 7:30 a.m. Summer Hours (June-Mid-August): MondayFriday, 2-4 p.m. Open Swim daily pass: $2 resident; $2.25 nonresident WESTBROOK POOL (outdoor) 507-274-5539 Located in City Park, Westbrook Open Swimming: Monday-Sunday, 1to 5 p.m.; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Water Walking/Tot-Time: Monday- Sunday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Daily rates: $2 per person; $1 for Kiddie Pool

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Libraries

MT. LAKE Located at 1054 4th Ave., Mt. Lake, MN. Phone 507-4272506. Hours: Monday & WednesdayFriday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WESTBROOK Located at 556 1st Ave., Westbrook, MN. Phone 507-2746174. Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 6 p.m.;Thursdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays (Nov.April), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Best in Senior Living At Peterson Estates, private apartments, social activities, 24 hour emergency care, and private care services combine to create a senior living community that values and respects your independence. For more information, call Sheryl at 507-274-6804 or visit sanfordwestbrook.org Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and Employer.

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Community Center

Windom

The community’s $2 million, multi-purpose center is about to begin its 15th year. It overlooks scenic Cottonwood Lake and offers an ideal setting for banquets, parties and other events.

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In addition to a 10,000-square foot multi-purpose room, kitchen, dining room and smaller meeting room, the Senior Citizen Center and Senior Dining are housed there. Since April of 2000, more than 255,000 meals have been prepared here for the Senior Dining program. The 21,000 square-foot facility, completed in November 1999, has hosted more than 3,200 events, ranging from corporate meetings and parties, to concerts and recreational and sporting events. The multi-purpose room can accommodate up to 1,000 people for theaterstyle seating and up to 800 for banquet-style seating. Wedding rental items, such as a full swag ceiling and wedding backdrops, are also available. Since opening, more than 1 million people have used the facility with wedding receptions and dances scheduled year-round. An advertisement containing more photos and information about the center can be found elsewhere in this guide.

Schedule of events: 2014 Mar. 29-30

ZEDS volleyball tournament

MN Assn. of Townships meeting

April 5

Motorcycle Swap meet

Lions Pancake breakfast

Windom Fire Dept. dance

May 12

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Located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive. Take Highway 60-71 to 16th St. (look for Toro). Go ½ mile east. Rental hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday. Office hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 507-831-6149, Fax: 507- 831-6164, e-mail: wincc@windomnet.com Facebook: windom_community_center

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Ducks Unlimited Banquet

Red Cross Bloodmobile Memorial Day service Red Cross Bloodmobile Chamber Craft & Collectible Show Windom Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Gun & Knife Show Red Cross Bloodmobile

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BARC

Windom

Business, Arts & Recreation Center

Located at 1012 5th Ave., Windom. Office hours: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rental hours: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Phone: 507-831-2375 barcwindom@windomnet.com Website: www.barcwindom.com Facebook: barcwindom

Schedule: 2014

March 29-30 Metropolitan Boys Choir April 3-6 PAC Dinner Theater Rest Assured 12 Windom Area Chordhustlers’ Spring Concert May 19 Windom Concert Association Concert — Mack Bailey June 9 Miss Riverfest Pageant 14 Riverfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 21 Outdoor Movie on the lot July 12/13 International Youth Concert 21 BARC Block Party / Annual Meeting Aug. 4-9 Prairie Fire Children's Theater 16 1969 Class Reunion 23 Party on the Lot Sept. 20 Windom’s Got Talent Oct. 6 WCA Concert — Six Appeal 17-18 Haunted ‘Sghoul’ House 24-25 Haunted ‘Sghoul’ House 30-31 Haunted ‘Sghoul’ House Nov. 10 WCA Concert — Ben Gulley 16 Chili, Soup & Pie Meal 22 BARC Holiday Brunch Dec. 13 BARC Holiday Show 31 Blues Year Eve

2015 Jan. 11 Pancake breakfast

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The Business, Arts & Recreation Center (BARC), located one block west of the Courthouse Square in downtown Windom, is a nonprofit organization that has been successfully operating for over a decade.

BARC’s mission statement is: “To develop and sustain a positive environment for arts, education, recreation and business.” To that end, the BARC building, which covers more than 76,000 square feet, has become an organization that offers a facility for a wide variety of community events and activities. The BARC building features a 650-seat, acoustically dynamic performing arts auditorium with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. A wide range of concerts, theater performances and recitals are held in the auditorium throughout the year. The auditorium also doubles as a gymnasium, which is available for rent for sports activities or events such as banquets, weddings, anniversaries or baptism receptions, quinceaneras, meetings, auctions or other special events. The library and classrooms may be rented and used for organizational meetings, classes, parties, reunions and more. With newly renovated rooms available, BARC provides the area with both short-term and long-term rental opportunities. It also offers a variety of technological services, including free Wi-Fi access, as well as a variety of education classes which focus on the arts and recreation. BARC offers memberships to area businesses and residents which help support the organization financially.

Feb. 8 4-on-4 Volleyball Tourney

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Since 2008, WECC has offered a variety of education courses, technology classes and business-related training to the public, some using its video-conferencing capabilities. Currently, WECC is offering CNA classes and other healthrelated training. The Computer Lab and Room 10 may be rented for business training or other events. The video conferencing equipment and room also is available to rent for groups, businesses or organizations who would like to offer/hold interactive meetings or training from anywhere in the world.

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City Arena

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The 50,000 sq. ft., multi-purpose facility offers year-round recreation, the Arena includes two air-conditioned racquetball courts in the southwest corner of the building. Wallyball, a version of volleyball, and three-on-three basketball may also be played on the courts. Racquetball leagues meet throughout the year while wallyball leagues are held in the fall and winter. Weekend tournaments for wallyball and racquetball are scheduled in late winter and early spring. From late October through March, artificial ice fills the 85x200-ft. rink in front of the grandstand, which seats 1,100. Youth hockey games and tournaments, figure skating lessons and an ice show, broom ball and open skating are activities that keep the LP-powered Zamboni busy.

Located at County Fairgrounds, seven blocks off Hwy. 60 on 13th St. 507-831-6122, winarena@windomnet.com HOURS: Open Monday through Friday (midMarch through mid-October), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open seven days a week mid-October thru midMarch, noon to 9 p.m. (or by special arrangement) OPEN RIDING:Tuesday evenings, 5-9 p.m. CHECK THE CITY of Windom website (www. windom-mn.com) for the Arena schedule

2014 Horse Shows

An additional sheet of ice measuring 165x45 is also available. This ice can be used for group skating, hockey, figure skaters, broom ball and a variety of other activities.

May 4

SW Delegate Open Horse Show

May 16-17

Trail Clinic

An indoor batting cage and golf driving range are also available at the Arena.

May 23-25

MN Palomino Show

June 14-15

Nat’l Versatility Ranch Horse

June 21-22

SD Palomino Association

June 26-28

Region 1 Quarter Horse Roping

During spring and summer months, horse shows, auto shows, auctions and special county fair events are held in the Arena. A large paved parking lot provides an ideal outdoor dance floor for summer months. During the county fair, the lot becomes a midway. An outdoor horse riding arena is available for riding, clinics and calf-roping. In addition, the Arena will have open riding available Tuesday nights throughout the summer.

• Racquetball, $3.00 per hour (non-members), $1.50 student K-12 • Wallyball, $20.00/hour for use of court

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July 18-20

MN Miniature Horse Club

July 26-27

SD POA Show

Aug. 13-16

Cottonwood County Fair

Aug. 22-24

MN Palomino/Futurity Show

• Basketball, $12.50/hour for court time • Batting Cage, $15.00 per hour • Golf Cage, $15.00 per hour/person

Windom

Public Library

Located at 904 4th Ave., Windom, MN. Phone 507-831-6131. Hours: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Windom Public Library, established in 1883, houses a collection of 28,000 volumes, 80 framed art prints for rent, 100 magazines and five newspaper subscriptions, 1,360 audio materials, 776 videos (classic and children’s) and 12 PCs available to patrons. The children’s library includes enhanced services and a larger storytime area. It is a member of the Plum Creek system, an alliance of independent libraries in southwestern Minnesota that share resources and programs. Internet access is available. Since 1989, the library services have been free to all Cottonwood County residents.

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Located on the southwestern corner of the Square, the former First National Bank, built in 1911, has been home to the library since 1985. The building of Bedford stone, marble pillars and granite walls was renovated by community volunteers to as closely match as possible the original colors of the bank’s decor. A large mural on the north wall of the main room, which was painted by Roy F. Olson in the late 1940s, features an early settler plowing with his oxen. The Friends of the Library, a group of volunteers, sponsors cultural enhancement programs and also provided funding in February 2012 for the purchase of new stacks (right photo), which replaced stacks that were more than 40 years old.

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Playgrounds

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Abby Park

The City of Windom maintains playgrounds in Island Park, Witt Park, Tegels Park, Abby Park and Jen’s Park.

Winfair School, at 6th Ave. and 16th St., Highland School, 10th St. and Drake, and Windom Area Middle School, 1400 17th St., have a variety of equipment for all ages and one paved basketball court each. Winfair and WAMS also have expanded playground area and ball fields. The fairgrounds parking area, bordering the school property to the west, provides a large grassy area for other activities.

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Swimming Pool

Tentative Season: June 3 to Aug. 12

Call 507-831-6124 for pool info line 2014 Daily Rates: Students: $3:75; Adults: $3.75; $1.25 for non-swimmers and wading pool; $7.50 for daily family swim Season Family: $106 until May 31, $116 after Season INDIVIDUAL: $56 until May 31, $61 after

Located at Island Park, Windom DAILY PUBLIC SESSIONS Open Swimming: Mon. through Sun., 2 to 5 p.m.; Tues.,Thurs. and Sat. 2 to 5 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m. Adult Hour: Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 6 p.m. Family Hour: Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sun., 6 to 8 p.m. $7.50 per family during Family Hour

Season NON-SWIMMER/WADING POOL INDIVIDUAL: $28 Water Aerobics & Red Cross Swimming LESSONS available Aqua Zumba: The Windom Pool announces an aquatic version of the dance/fitness sensation Zumba will be starting at the pool this summer. Classes are tentatively planned for two days a week. Leave a message at 507-8316124 to be contacted for more information concerning Aqua Zumba classes.

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Private Pool Rental: $100. Minimum up to party of 40, additional fee based on number in party in excess of 40. Inquire about birthday party rates for pool & food. Leave a message at 507-831-6124. Send all e-mails to: winarena@windomnet.com

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Recreation

Sun Valley Gun Club Located 7 miles NW of the Windom Country Club on River Road (County Road 13). A Game and Fish membership is required to use the range one time. For return visits, a Gun Club membership is required.

Tennis Courts Three tennis courts, with lights provided at no cost, are located in Witt Park at 5th Ave. & 10th St. The Windom tennis courts have been a staple in Windom for more than 30 years and continue to get seasonal use. The three courts received a $12,000 facelift in July 2008 when they were acidetched to remove contaminants, then hydroblasted to clean the surface and remove loose materials. After an acrylic primer was put down, two coats of sandmix blue covering, or "U.S. Open Blue," was put down followed by two coats of white playing lines.

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The courts are in top condition and cater to tennis players of all ages.

Founded in 1966, the Sun Valley Gun Club is NW of Windom. The club is known for its many trap-shooting activities but also has an NRA-approved rifle range and pistol range. Several regular shooters at the club have won state and national awards. Trap-shooting leagues are held every Tuesday night (AprilSeptember) from 7 to 10 p.m.

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Skateboard Park Located near Kastle Kingdom and Recreation Area in Windom. The Windom Skateboard Park was constructed in 2003 after months of fund-raising by a group of local teens. A large grant from the Remick Foundation, as well as donations from various businesses and organizations, helped make the park a reality.

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The park features a number of ramps, jumps and obstacles designed to challenge skateboarders and stunt bicycle riders of all skill levels. The park is open for use year-round (unless covered by snow). Lights for the park are on a timer, and turn off at 10 p.m., when the park closes. The park is open at 6 a.m. daily. Use of the park is free of charge.

Canoe Access Windom has one canoe access to the Des Moines River near the Island Park campground

Disc Golf Windom has a challenging nine-hole disc golf course, located at Mayflower Park.

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Rolling Hills Golf Club

Located 3 miles west of Westbrook on Hwy. 30.

Green Fees Weekends is $15 for 9 and $18 for 18

Phone: 507-274-5166

Cart Rental is $12 for 9 holes and $15 for 18.

Green Fees weekdays is $12 for 9 and $15 for 18.

Club rental $3 for whole day

(Prices for golf and cart rental do not include sales tax).

Nestled in the scenic prairie west of Westbrook, Rolling Hills Golf Club is a course that lives up to its name. The gently-rolling terrain, coupled with trees, sand traps and water hazards, can challenge golfers of any skill level while still being gentle enough to walk comfortably.

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Playing the course will challenge every club in the bag and will test a golfer’s daring, skill and smarts. Rolling Hills is a classic “risk/reward” golf course, where the daring golfer will either be rewarded with lower scores if a bold shot is accurate or punished by hazards or tough lies if a risky shot goes awry. And every day can bring a new challenge, depending on speed and direction of the typical Southwest Minnesota winds — further putting each and every club in the bag to the test. The course is open to the public daily, excluding Tuesday Ladies’ League Day and Wednesday Men’s League Day. League play at the course begins in May. Contact the clubhouse to see if tee times are needed on a particular day. Cart rentals are also available. New members can purchase memberships at a discounted rate. In addition to the weekly Ladies’ and Men’s Leagues, Rolling Hills also hosts numerous tournaments throughout the season. Among the highlights are the annual TwoBar Tournament and the Healthcare Scramble in June, the Member-Guest Tournament in July and the ParentRelative/Child Tournament in August. Rolling Hills also hosts an annual Youth Open and ends the summer with the Ladies’ and Men’s Club Championships. In addition to a top-notch course, Rolling Hills features the Hole 19 Restaurant in the clubhouse, which is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. after Mother’s Day. The clubhouse is also available to host parties and class reunions.

2014 Tournament Schedule May 4

2-person Best Ball, Best Shot

June 14-15

2-Bar Tournament

June 21

Couples Tournament

June 27

Healthcare scramble

July 19-20

Member-Guest Tournament

August 4

Men’s Senior Open

August 5

Ladies’ Cancer Tournament

August 8

Glow Ball Tournament

August 9

Parent/Relative Child Tourney

August 12

Ladies Club Tournament

Aug. 24

Men’s Club Tournament

Sept. 6

Fall 3-person scramble

Sept. 14

4-Person Last Chance Tourney

Beautiful

9-Hole Golf CouRse

Open to the public except Tues. & Wed. P.M.

Rental clubs & cart rentals available!

Hole 19 RestauRant Open 7 days a week • 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rolling Hills golf CouRse

507-274-5166 Located 3 miles west of Westbrook, Hwy. 30

Mondays only: Burger Bar

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“D E D I C AT E D T O H E A LT H ”

Hospital Services

• 24-hour Emergency Room Care • 24-hour Medical & Surgical Nursing Services • "Birth Place" Obstetrical Wing • Physical, Speech & Occupational Rehabilitation

• Swing Bed Services • Cardiac Rehabilitation • Chemotherapy • Ultrasound • Digital Mammography • CT Scan, MRI, X-Ray, DXA Scan & Nuclear Imaging • The Wellness Center • Outreach Specialty Clinics

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“Little House on the Prairie” Celebrating Cast Reunion 40 years! July 25 – 27, 2014

• Hersha Parady “Mrs. Garvey” • Wendi Turnbaugh Lee & Brenda Turnbaugh Weatherby “Baby Grace Ingalls” • Lucy Lee Flippin “Eliza Jane Wilder” • Charlotte Stewart “Miss Beadle”

(1974)

• Sidney Robyn Greenbush & Lindsay Rachel Greenbush “Carrie Ingalls”

• Alison Arngrim “Nellie Oleson” • Dean Butler “Almanzo Wilder” • Radames Pera “John Sanderson Edwards”

Outdoor drama for the whole family, based on the life of Laura Ingalls in Walnut Grove.

Wilder Pageant 2014 Dates: July 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 Call 888-859-3102 for tickets

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

2150 Hospital Drive Windom, MN 56101

Open April – October

507-831-2400 or 507-427-2700

Eight Hands-On Buildings to View 888-528-7268 (888-LAURA-68)

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Quality used clothing • Childrens • Womens • Mens

It’s our 40th Anniversa ry!

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For gatherings from 2 to 600 or more! We have a variety of choice spaces, resources and technology to accommodate your needs!

AvAilAble For . . .

• Concerts • Gym Facilities • Classes/Trainings

• Banquets/Meetings • Receptions/Reunions • And More!

B usiness A rts & R ecreation C enter Inc.

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• Jewelry • embroidered dish towels • Hanging kitchen towels

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Swimming

Showers

Rates

Sports

Trails

Hook-Ups

Playground

Restroom

Picnic Facilities

Shelterhouse

FG = Frisbee Golf RT = Running Track T = Tennis G = Grills SO = Soccer

Camping

SB/B = Softball/Baseball HS = Horseshoes D = Dump Station L = Lake SK = Skateboarding

Fishing Dock

SV = Sand Volleyball BB = Basketball E = Electricity P = Pool S = Snow Sledding

City Parks Boat Landing

Windom & Mt. Lake

windom PARKS Abby Park

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Located on 6th Ave. & 20th St. at the south edge of Windom

Island Park

Entrance on Hwy. 62 & 4th Ave., 30 acres. No admission charge. Overnight camping $10 hook-up includes electricity. Shelter house can be reserved for $60 by calling 507-831-6129; otherwise shelter house is available at no cost on first-come, first-serve basis.

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Kastle Kingdom

Located in the Windom Recreation Area on the east side of town, just off Lakeview Ave.

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Mayflower Park

Located south of the old Industrial Park, 6th St. east to County Road 26. 35 acres. No admission charge

Tegels Park

Located on Cottonwood Lake. Six acres. No admission charge. Just off Lakeview Ave., near the Windom Community Center. Shelter house can be reserved for $60 by calling 507-831-6129; otherwise shelter house is available at no cost on first-come, first-serve basis.

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MT. LAKE PARKS City Park

Mt. Lake City Park is located on Third Ave., between 10th and 9th Streets

Island View Campground Lawcon Park

Located on the southeast shore of Mountain Lake, off of Golf Course Rd.

Munson Field

County Road 1 North in Mt. Lake

For Windom park locations see City map on page 3

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Toro

174 16th St. (located along Highway 60-71 in Windom) Phone 507-831-3333. • Occupies 305,000 square feet. • Employs 650-700 people. • Die Cast, welding and plastic injection molding departments operate 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. • The Toro Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in July of 2014. Its mission is to be the leading worldwide provider of outdoor landscaping products, support systems and integrated systems. The Windom facility manufactures Toro snow throwers, zero-turn mowers, lawn tractors and other commercial lawn products. • Windom Toro plant was established in 1951. • Toro’s average annual contribution to community projects, organizations and other needs is $35,000 to $40,000. In 2012, Toro was recognized for a $50,000 donation to the Windom Hospital Foundation for the purchase of a new digital mammography unit. The previous year, Toro donated $29,000 toward the new scoreboard at Island Park.

www.thetorocompany.com

174 16th Street Windom, MN 56101

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industry POET Biorefining

Writing the next chapter in renewable energy. POET Biorefining – Bingham Lake pays top prices for your corn.

Highway 60, Bingham Lake. Phone 507-831-0063. Sixteen years ago, the partnership of Southwest Minnesota Agrifuels Cooperative (SMAC) and Broin Enterprises, Inc. constructed a corn grain ethanol facility, which is now known as POET Biorefining - Bingham Lake.

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Each year this facility utilizes 12 million bushels of corn from area farmers to produce 35 million gallons of ethanol, 100,000 tons of Dakota Gold DDGS and 50,000 tons of liquid CO2. The plant proudly employs 40 people with an annual payroll of $1.9 million.

40212 510th Ave. Bingham Lake, MN 507-831-0067 888-831-0067

As part of one of the largest producers and marketers of ethanol in the country, we are ready to go even further to meet the ever-increasing energy needs of America. For daily corn prices, please call or visit our website at poet.com/binghamlake.

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Telecommunications Basic package

2.............................PBS St. Paul 3....................... Windom Access 4.................WCCO (CBS Mpls.) 5.................... KSTP (ABC Mpls.) 6........................KTTW (Fox S.F.) 7.................... KMWB (23 Mpls.) 8..................... WFTC (29 Mpls.) 9.....................KMSP (Fox Mpls.) 10..................... KELO (CBS S.F.) 11................. KARE (NBC Mpls.) 12.............KEYC (CBS Mankato) 13..................... KSFY (ABC S.F.)

14............ KSMN (PBS Appleton) 15.................... KSTC (45 Mpls.) 16........ Scrolling Channel Guide 17.................................C-Span 18.............................. C-Span II 19.................. Weather Channel 20..................................MnSAT 21......................... Fox Mankato 22....Eagle TV (Windom Schools) 23.................... Lakefield Access 24......................Jackson Access 25. Round Lake, Heron Lake Acc.

Expanded basic package

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Windom's state-of-the-art telecommunications system, known as "Windomnet," began operations in April of 2005.

The project, which emerged from six years of research and a $9.7 million bond sale, resulted in a system that delivers fiber-optics to every residence and business in the community. It is believed to be the largest fiberoptics deployment in Minnesota. Windom residents and businesses now have a cityowned system that offers: • Multiple internet speeds — dial-up; "Ultra High Speed Internet Lite" (downloads 15 times faster than dial-up); "High-Speed Internet Basic"; plus speeds of up to 100 megabits for businesses and other special circumstances. • Enhanced cable TV services including High Definition TV, digital TV and more than 125 cable channel options, which include a variety of sports, movie and music packages. • A state-of-the-art municipal telephone system that offers the best in customized business-related telephone and data packages. Plus the following residential calling features: voice mail, call waiting, speed dialing, selective call rejection, caller ID, call forwarding, sim ring and busy call transfer. For more information regarding Windomnet go to: www. windomnet.com or call 507-832-8000.

Home of the Thickburger Serving breakfaSt 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. anD Dinner 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 507-831-3429 • Hwy. 60-71 • Windom, MN

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26................................... WGN 27...................................... TBS 28......................................TNT 29................................... Bravo 30............................... Spike TV 31.................................... ESPN 32.................................. ESPN2 33.........................ESPN Classic 34........................ MLB Network 35.............................. Discovery 36..................... Disney Channel 37......................... Nickelodeon 38........................... ABC Family 39....................Fox Sports North 40.............................. Fox News 41........................................ FX 42......................................USA 43......................................A&E 44.................................Lifetime 45.....................History Channel 46................................... HGTV 47........................Animal Planet 48............ Turner Classic Movies 49................................ TV Land 50....... American Movie Channel 51.................... Comedy Central 52...................... Travel Channel

53.................................... CNN 54............. CNN Headline News 55...................................... TLC 56..................................... MTV 57.....................................CMT 58.................................... VH-1 59........................ SyFy Channel 60....................................Trinity 61................................ MAV TV 62......................................RFD 63....................... Food Network 64.............National Geographic 65...................................EWTN 66..................... Big 10 Network 67......................Blue Hiways TV 68........................Gospel Music 69............. Fox Sports North Plus 70............Do It Yourself Network 71................ KARE Weather Plus 72................................ MSNBC 73...............G4 Video Game TV 74................. Hallmark Channel 75............ Fox Business Channel 76..... National Geographic Wild 77...................Cartoon Network 78.......................... Fox Sports 1 99.................................... QVC

80.................................WCCO 81.....................................KSTP 82.................................... KARE 83.................................WUCW 86.................................... KSTC 88...................................WFTC 89................................... KMSP 93.................................. KDMN 94....................................KELO 96.................................... KSFY 97....................................KEYC 401................................AXS.TV 402....................HD Net Movies 403........................ Fox Sports 1 404.................................. ESPN 405................................ ESPN2 406...................... MLB Network 407.................................. WFN 409..................Fox Sports North 410................... Big 10 Network 411............................. Discover 412...................... Animal Planet 413................. Science Channel

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Windom Economic Development Authority

Under the leadership of Executive Director Aaron Backman, Windom's Economic Development Authority actively promotes economic growth and vitality in the Windom area.

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Here are the EDA's strategic goals for 2014: • Strategic Goal 1: Recruit at least one new restaurant to locate or expand into the City of Windom, preferably along the City’s main commercial corridor, U.S. Highway 71/State Highway 60, or in the Downtown Area. • Strategic Goal 2: Continue planning and implementation of Phase II of the North Windom Industrial Park Infrastructure (NWIP) Project and obtain Shovel-Ready Site Certification from the State of Minnesota for the new industrial park. • Strategic Goal 3: Undertake a comprehensive housing study of the City of Windom and encourage developers to evaluate the feasibility of construction of additional housing units for all demographic groups in the community, including senior citizens and individuals who do not fall within the income guidelines for leasing of existing rental property. • Strategic Goal 4: Collaborate with existing local manufacturing, distribution and other commercial businesses to expand/remain within the City of Windom. • Strategic Goal 5: Collaborate with government and local organizations to promote the community as a whole. The EDA offers commercial and light industrial lots for development. For example, the EDA has land available in its North Windom Industrial Park located a mile north of Windom along Highway 71. The 80acre, light industrial park has nine lots available for manufacturing, truck terminals, distribution centers, etc. In River Bluff Estates, a subdivision located in southwest Windom, the EDA offers seven lots for residential construction.

IN 2013, THE EDA led an effort to install new directional signs along Highway 60-71 in Windom. The goal of these signs is to help visiting motorists more easily navigate the community and find specific destinations. A Remick Foundation grant helped make the new directional signs a reality.

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Industry

Hiebert Greenhouses of Minnesota 2101 3rd Ave., Mt. Lake Phone 507-427-2801 • Wholesale greenhouse • Occupies 150,000 square feet • Employs 14 (March to June) • Established in 1936

Pop’d KERNS

“A corn crunch like no other!”

Caleb Krienke, President Krienke Foods International, Inc. 35584 County Road 8 Mountain Lake, MN 56159 Office: 800-692-6762 Fax: 507-427-2631

Milk Specialties 2204 3rd Ave. Mountain Lake, MN 56159 • Protein Hydrolysates • Agglomeration • Granulation • Highly-Functional Ingredients • Nanofiltration

Balzer, Inc. County Road 27 East, Mt. Lake Phone 507-427-3133 • Specializes in animal waste-handling systems • Occupies 100,000 square feet • Employs 85 people

Fast Distributing 54859 CR 44., Mt. Lake Phone 507-427-3861 • Manufactures agriculture sprayers and specializes in powder coat painting • Occupies 50,000 square feet • Employs 70

• Established in 1990

Custom Motors 212 10th St. N., Mt. Lake Phone 507-427-2920 • Full-service provider of rotary motors, amplifiers and cables • Provides comprehensive applications engineering, on-site field service in supporting the selection, application and use of these products.

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• Annual payroll is $2.7 million • Established in 1940

Mountain Power Hydraulics 502 County Road 1 South, Mt. Lake Phone 1-800-658-2447 • Established in 1990 • Manufactures custom welded, displacement, and snapring style cylinders in many configurations and builds them to the customer’s specifications. • 1" - 8" Bore Cylinders

Your home for a

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Island View Campground

18 RV/TRAILER PULL THROUGH SITES

in Cottonwood County

• Electric/Water/Sewage Stay 6 nights — • Modern bathrooms & showers get 7th night FREE. Other discounts also available. • Playground • Bike & hiking trail Prince St. • 9-hole disc golf course ★ • Golf nearby NEW this year! • Lake access Seasonal Rates 7th Ave. • Fishing pier May 1 to Oct. 1 6th Ave.

We strive to be the best place in town to have a drink, play pool or darts and meet friends, old and new. With an immense cocktail list; outstanding munchies and a fun, casual atmosphere, it’s a scene away from the usual bar scene.

Golf Course Rd.

No reservations taken.

After all, it’s not just another bar, it’s

First come, first served!

a classic neighborhood hangout. Mon. - Sat. • 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.

On/Off Sale

Open May 1 thru October 1

Slipper inn

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716 Prince Street • Mt. Lake, MN E-mail: city@mountainlake.govoffice.com website: www.mountainlakemn.com

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one of the World’s great historic sites . . .

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Jeffers PetroglyPhs

See 7,000 years of American Indian carvings, the setOne in 160of acres of native and restored prairie.

World’s Great Our professional staff will guide you through 5000 American Indian carvings on a red rock ridge in the midst of 160 acres Historic Sites. of native and restored prairie. In our visitor center you will find hands-on activities, exhibits, See 7,000 years of American Indian a multi-media presentation explaining theinAmerican Indian carvings, set 160 acres of nativeculture behind the carvings and restored and the prairieprairie. they lived in. Colorful and informative markers guide you along 1.2 miles of trails in a vibrant prairie. We J e f f e r S P e t r O G ly P H S have modern rest rooms, gift shop and enclosed picnic facilities. www.mnhs.org/jefferspetroglyphs 507-628-5591 • Comfrey, Minnesota ©2008 MHS

27160 County road 2 Comfrey, MN 56019

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daily & special programs

Special events take place on one or more Saturdays each month. Visit us at www.mnhs.org/jefferspetroglyphs for details. Each week features a different 2 p.m. Adventures in Nature daily program exploring American Indian culture or prairie ecology. Guided tours of the carvings take place daily at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. hOurS: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day, Mon., Wed.–Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m.; Closed on Tuesdays FEES: Adults: $7; Seniors: $6; Children, 6-17: $5; Group rate: $4.00 (10 or more with reservation)

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Questions?

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emergency

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law enforcement ctr. 902 5th Ave., Windom Windom Police Department 507-831-6134 Mt. Lake Police Department 507-427-3403 Westbrook Police Department 507-274-5400 Cottonwood Co. Sheriff ’s Office 507-831-1375 Cottonwood/Jackson Community Health, 235 9th St., Windom 507-831-1987 WINDOM fire department, City Hall, 444 9th St. Windom Rescue Unit.................................................. 911 windom FIREHALL .................................... 507-831-6128 hospitalS Windom - located off Hwy. 71 N............... 507-831-2400 In Mt. Lake............................... 507-427-2400 Westbrook - 920 Bell Ave............................ 507-274-6121 hIGHWAY patrol, emergency only.............................Dial 0 Ask for Zenith 7000/Non-emergency call Marshall, MN 507-537-6277 road information, MnDOT, County Road 26....................................................................... 511 poison control center ............................ 800-222-1222 airport, Hwy. 71 N, Windom...................... 507-831-6120 economic development Windom, City Hall, 444 9th St.................. 507-831-6125 Mt. Lake, City Hall, 930 3rd Ave............... 507-427-1999 Windom Area Chamber of Commerce, tourist info., 303 9th St............................... 507-831-2752 cottonwood county solid waste officer, 1355 9th Ave.................. 507-831-2441 medi van, for specialized transportation....... 800-422-0976

minnesota pollution control agency, public information....................... 612-296-6619 U.S. POST OFFICE Windom, 445 9th Street............................ 507- 831-2595 Mt. Lake...................................................... 507-427-2434 Jeffers, 120 E. Whited Street....................... 507-628-4914 Storden........................................................ 507-445-3916 SOUTHWEST CRISIS CENTER Serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For location call.............. 831-2244 or 1-800-376-4311 crisis hotline ..........................................1-800-642-1525 WESTERN COMMUNITY ACTION TRANSIT SYSTEM...................................... 1-800-658-2480, ext. 1 newspaper, Cottonwood County Citizen, The Shopper, Observer/Advocate & Southern Peach 260 10th St., Windom. e-mail: citizen@windomnews.com website: www.windomnews.com............507-831-3455 or Toll-Free.................................................800-658-2510 Mt. Lake office........................................... 507-427-2725 RADIO, KDOM Radio • 94.3 FM or 1580 AM 1450 Hwy. 60, Windom. website: www.kdomradio.com.................... 507-831-3908

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