Wednesday August 2nd-
Windom Police Department reported on July 30th at approximately 11:50am an officer overheard State Patrol radio traffic that a white passenger car driving at a high rate of speed, over 100 mph, on MN State Highway 60 heading northbound that had just been involved in a pursuit by Iowa State Patrol. That pursuit was terminated at the Iowa State Line. The officer noted that there were two other 911 calls to Jackson County about this vehicle as it continued north on HWY 60. The officer observed the vehicle enter Windom at 94 mph and initiated a traffic stop but the vehicle failed to stop, evaded police and endangered the traveling public with their reckless driving conduct and a pursuit ensued. The Officer pursued the vehicle for about 10 miles with the suspect traveling at speeds well above 100 mph. The suspect vehicle lost control on Highway 60 and 550th Ave after hitting stop sticks at about 12:04 pm. The Suspect left his vehicle and ran into a nearby cornfield. The driver was a 22-year-old South Sioux City NE male. He was apprehended on County Road 44 in the back yard of a private residence. Agencies assisting in the pursuit were Windom Police Department, Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office, and Mountain Lake Police Department.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 23 calls from the 28th to the 31st. Deputies assisted two separate motorists, responded to three separate domestic disturbances, received a report of a check forgery, transferred three calls to the MN State Patrol regarding speeding vehicles and a vehicle vs deer crash. Dispatch also transferred two 911 calls to Dickinson County for a motorcycle accident with injuries near Spirit Lake and a medical call near Spirit Lake. Deputies conducted three traffic stops and responded to four motor vehicle accidents and one motorcycle vs deer call with injuries on County Road 17 in Belmont Township the Lakefield Fire Department, Lakefield Ambulance and Warmka towing assisted at the scene. Deputies also took a report of a theft of tools in Jackson County and assisted the Jackson Ambulance with a medical call. At the Jackson County Fair, Deputies gave demonstrations for the Seatbelt Convincer, which simulates a low impact 5-10 mph vehicle collision to stress the importance of wearing a seat belt
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Have you been to the Be Well Path at Windom Area Health lately? If not, you should check it out. The 2/3 quarter mile path can help not only get your steps in for the day, but it can also help to clear your mind and set you on a peaceful escape while you walk! The path is open and free for use to the community and leads you around a path of a calming lake, the sound of a babbling brook and gives you opportunity to step off the path and do exercises to help build a better you. According to Lindsey Englar, Windom Area Health Wellness Center Supervisor, there are 18 or 19 pieces of equipment with each piece working different areas of the body. The newest piece of equipment that was installed within the last couple weeks is the Climbing Dome. Englar stated the will dome will mostly be used by our pediatric physical and occupational therapy patients. The Dome was financed through the WAH Foundation fundraising efforts. There will be a Summer Path Celebration on Thursday, August 10th from 3:30-5:30, this will be a great opportunity to come see the beauty and variety of free amenities the Be Well Path has to offer. There will be fun activities for the kids and adults alike, a demo by Medina’s Martial Arts at 4:30, a petting zoo, new equipment tours with WAH’s Rehabilitation Staff, and more! Be proactive with your health and hit the Wellness Path located on the outskirts of Windom Area Health.
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The MN Highway Safety Research Center is sponsoring The 55+Driver Discount program in St James this Fall. The 55+ Driver Discount program helps people save up to 10% on their car insurance policies for three years. This refresher course will be offered at the St. James Community Building on Tuesday, Sept. 26th 1-5pm. To register call 1-888-234-1294. If you have any questions you can call Tammy at 375-3241.
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