The Windom Police Department reported in the month of June, they had 428 total calls for service which included 9 adult arrests, 3 juvenile arrests, 3 warrants served, 7 accidents with 1 injury, 2 DUI’s and 115 traffic violations or warnings. There were also 53 public assists, 19 suspicious activities, 10 disturbances, and 9 animals impounded. You can view the full listing of the most common activities below.
Windom Police Monthly Report June 2023
With summer storms becoming more severe in recent years, the Minnesota Department of Commerce offers insurance tips in the event you have storm or flood damage due to a natural disaster.
Right after the storm, the first thing you should do is call your insurance company regarding the property that was damaged whether it was homeowners, renters, or auto damage. Next is inspect the item to make sure the structure is safe to enter and shut off electricity. After that, take pictures or video to document the damage before you begin any clean-up process. Don’t throw anything in the trash until you meet with your insurance adjuster. After your insurance adjuster makes a record of your damage, you can make temporary repairs to prevent any more damage to your belongings. Be sure to keep receipts for any items you but to make the repairs so you can be reimbursed.
When filing a claim, make sure to report the damage to your insurance immediately and follow any directions they may give you. Make a note of your insurance policy and claim number so it’s easier and faster to process your claim. Take notes of the name of the people you spoke to and when, plus a brief description of your conversation with them. Take inventory of items in your home to the best of your memory and be patient until your insurance adjuster makes a visit to access your damaged items.
More information about what do with your insurance after a natural disaster can be found in this Minnesota Department of Commerce Disaster Response Guide.
There are new deadlines for those interested in the Beginning Farmer tax Credit. If you’re an owner of agricultural assets that lease or sell to beginning farmers in Minnesota, you could be eligible for the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit. The new deadline for rentals is July 17th and the new deadline for sales is November 1st.
There are also several updates to the program after recent legislative changes. The tax credit amount was increased to 8% of the sale price for the buyer and 12% if the buyer is an emerging farmer. Both were previously only 5%. The new maximum tax credit is $50,000, previously it was $32,000. And now eligible are direct family members such as parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Those who qualify for the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit can include individuals, trusts, or qualified pass-through entities renting or selling land, livestock, facilities, buildings, or machinery used for farming in Minnesota to a beginning farmer. Full eligibility requirements and application information can be found in this Beginning Farmer Tax Credit guide.