Windom Police Department reported 518 total service calls in July. There were three Accidents with zero injuries and one DUI. They had nine adult arrests and five juvenile arrests and served three warrants. There were 29 Suspicious Activity Calls, 16 Fireworks Complaints, and they had 52 public assists. For a complete list of the Most Common Criminal Activities click link below.
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Redwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on July 30th at approximately 8:56 pm, the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a one vehicle accident near the intersection of 280th St and County State Access Highway 11. The driver, Duane Smith, was airlifted from the scene with serious injuries. The case is still under investigation. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Morgan Ambulance, Morgan Fire Department, North AirCare and the Centra Care Ambulance.
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday. The commissioners set the Cannabis Ordinance Public Hearings date for Tuesday September 19th at Noon and 6:30pm at the Law Enforcement Center. The Board also moved to send a letter to the cities within the County, inviting them to the public hearings on September 19th and explain their responsibilities regarding cannabis. The Commissioners moved to raise interest rate on the Promissory Note by 1% for a total of 3% beginning on October 1, 2023 based on the Agreement for Advancement and Repayment of Funds, which was originally entered into on May 24, 2012 between Cottonwood County and Southwestern Mental Health Center, Inc. Revisions to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy #730 and Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy # 740 were approved as presented. A special meeting will be held on Tuesday August 8th at 8am to discuss the Public Works Facility, Commercial Tax Abatements and the 2024 Budgets.
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Get out of the heat and come have some major fun at The Windom Community Center!! It’s all about the BOUNCE!!! The Windom Community Center recently purchased four inflatables and are having a Bouncy Day Saturday August 5th from 11 to 4. All sessions start at the top of the hour and cost will be $5 per hour. Reservations are not necessary but encouraged. You can make reservations by calling 507-831-6149. A parent or guardian must be present and supervise child’s playtime. Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Pop will be available for purchase. Come get your Bounce on at the Windom Community Center located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive.
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It’s Free Movie Thursday at the Windom State Theater. This Thursday the 3rd come watch The Pacifier. Vin Diesel plays Shane Wolfe an Elite Naval Seal that is always in control and can handle everything until he fails to keep Howard Plummer a scientist safe from assassination. Wolfe has a shot at redemption when he is assigned to protect Plummer’s five children. The fun and hilarious times are constant as he tries to control a rebellious preteen and a clingy toddler and every other personality in-between. Movie starts at 1:30 Theater doors open at 1:00pm.
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The Windom Area Health Governing Board will hold a special meeting TODAY at Noon in the Large Conference Room of the hospital. The Facilitator will be Dr Michael Fisher to discuss the new Medical Office Building Finance Options.
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The Windom City Council met on Tuesday evening. The Council was presented the 2022 City Audit by Schlenner Weener & Company. The City of Windom received a clean audit for 2022. The Council had an in-depth discussion about the Hospital Board Finance. The Windom Area Health Board plan to return for the next Council meeting in August to present more on the financing options and future of their development plan. The Mayor- Dominic Jones, City Administrator-Steve Nasby and EDA Director-Tiffany Lamb plan to meet with Governor Walz at Farm Fest this week to have a discussion on the State Appropriations.