Windom Police Department reported on the 28th Police Officers responded to a Door-to-Door Solicitor. Officers received a report of a male going door to door selling a product. This male was warned earlier that he needed to get a permit to solicit, or he needed to leave town after the police department had received several complaints from Windom residents. After investigation, an arrest was made in the City of Windom of a 29-year-old male from Corona California. He was arrested for 4th Degree Assault on a Corrections Officer by Intentionally Transferring Bodily Fluids, along with Obstructing Legal Process when the male attempted to headbutt a male officer. This matter was reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office. On the 29th Windom Police Officers handled a two-car injury accident at the intersection of Hwy 60 and 490th Ave in Windom at approximately 3pm. A 2022 Kia Sorento was southbound on Highway 60 and a 2012 Chevy Cruze was northbound on Highway 60 turning west onto 490th and did not see the Kia. The driver and two passengers in the Kia and the driver from the Chevy were transported to the Windom Area Hospital for possible injuries. Also, on the 29th right around Midnight, an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Redding Ave for a woman assaulting her husband and was intoxicated. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 32-year-old Windom Female for Domestic Assault. On the 30th Windom Police Department investigated a Hit and Run- Property Damage Accident at 764 2nd Ave at Auto Value. An unknown vehicle struck the Southeast corner of the Auto Value Building on 2nd Ave, damaging the block. The vehicle is believed to have possible front passenger side headlight/bumper damage, and this is believed to happen overnight on the 29th. Unknown estimate of block damage at this time.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported Deputies worked the Sheriff’s Office booth at the Jackson County Fair and patrolled the fairgrounds periodically throughout the weekend. On the 29th and 30th Deputies responded to a commercial fire alarm in Jackson both times it was determined to be a false alarm. Deputies issued citations this weekend to a driver going 70 in a 55 mph zone on County Road 29 in Petersburg Township, a driver going 91mph in a 70 mph zone on I-90 near Jackson, a driver for going 62 in a 45mph on US 71 in Jackson, a driver going 76 in a 55mph on County Road 9 in Okabena and a driver going 89 in a 70mph zone on I-90 near Jackson. On the 29th, a Jackson County Deputy responded to a landlord/tenant issue. On the 30th at 4:50am A deputy responded to a report of a stolen ATV. A 2006 white 350 Yamaha Raptor was stolen from River Street in Jackson. The matter remains under investigation. On the 31st a Deputy assisted the MN State Patrol with a one vehicle rollover on I-90 west of Jackson there were no injuries. At 3:52 pm Deputies responded to a driving complaint on I-90 of a black Mercedes travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. Deputies assisted the Sherburn/Welcome PD with a traffic stop on the vehicle and subsequent citation for Speed; 117 mph in a 70 mph zone. Deputies in the early evening assisted the Jackson Ambulance with a medical and responded to a domestic disturbance in Weimer Township.
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Windom’s Night to Unite is Tonight from 5-7 down in the Windom Downtown City Square. Come celebrate our community and enjoy food, entertainment and fun.
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Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet this morning at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. Calling in to listen or a zoom link is available by going to the Murray County Home Page.
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Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting this morning at 9am in the Cottonwood County Courthouse in Windom.
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority meets at 9am this morning in the Jackson County Courthouse, Commissioners Board Room
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Windom City Council will hold their regular meeting Tonight at a special time, 7:30pm in the Windom City Hall Chambers.
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The Cottonwood County Historical Society located at 812 Fourth Avenue in Windom will be sponsoring a new fundraising event. The idea for a new fundraising event started with the renovation of the stone house at Pat’s Grove County Park located in southwest Cottonwood County. Mark Titus, a Jackson woodworker, and knife maker, found at the interior of the roof beams, from the rotted roof beams, there was a small layer of usable white oak. From those boards he made a dozen or so knives with handles carved from the wood of the beams with the nails used as pins that hold the knife handle together. He also made jewelry boxes and Christmas ornaments which are etched with the stone house at Pat’s Grove. These items along with artwork and other contributions go on the Kerkhoff Auctions on-line auction website ( https://kerkhoffauctions.com ) on Thursday, August 4 and will end the night of our fundraising event on August 18 at the Cottonwood County Historical Society.
If you prefer live bidding, make plans to attend the fundraising event at the museum, Thursday night, August 18. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a Social Hour followed by tasty appetizers along with beverages. A cash bar will also be available. The live auction will begin at 7:00 pm and will include Pat’s Grove knives, artwork, and other items. Cost for the event is $15 and includes appetizers and the non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Historical Society or from Board Members.
The Art & History Auction includes artwork by local artists such as David Strom, Mitchell Boeck, Janice Polk White of Windom; Nancy Nelson and Steve Klassen of Mountain Lake; a turned wooden bowl by Roger Haar of Westbrook; and hand knitted scarves by Jane Leverenz of Mankato. Other items include quilts, home décor, gift baskets, and gift certificates contributed by local businesses and individuals.
For more details, contact the museum at 831-1134 or e-mail at cchs@windomnet.com.