Windom Police Department reported on the 19th at 2:16am an officer observed a vehicle turn onto Lakeview Ave from 6th Street. The vehicle was drifting from one side of the road to the other, back and forth and observed the vehicle briefly turn on right turn signal and then off. The officer followed the vehicle as it performed more suspicious driving conduct. After initiating a traffic stop near 16th Street and investigation, an arrest was made of a 38-year-old Heron Lake Female for 4th Degree DWI, pending a BCA urine test.
18th at approximately 5pm an officer spoke with a Windom male wanting to report an assault. The victim reported that he was assaulted by his roommate’s friend in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave the previous night, receiving a jaw fracture. The suspect is a 19-year-old male from KanKakee IL and he could not be located. This case is being reviewed for possible 3rd Degree Assault Charges.
17th at approximately 8:45pm an officer was traveling south on Hwy 60 when he observed a vehicle traveling north with no exterior lights displayed. After initiating a stop and investigation, charges are pending for a 17-year-old Windom Female for Instruction Permit Violation upon review by County Attorney’s Office.
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TODAY’S MEETINGS:
- Murray County Board of Commissioners meet at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage. https://murraycountymn.com/.
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91569319831?pwd=UXFDQ3VuRUlSSGhTczFrTGt0QzJGZz09 Meeting ID: 915 6931 9831 Passcode: 402764 1 312 626 6799 US(Chicago)
- The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
- Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Drainage Authority meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Jackson County Courthouse, Commissioners Board Room.
- St James City Council will be meeting at 5:30pm at the St. James City Hall- Council Chambers
- The Windom City Council starts at 6:30pm in the Windom City Hall Council Chambers.
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Good Samaritan Society in Mountain Lake is once again erecting their Giving Tree. According to Administrator, Anne Reece, living an active life is vital. The Staff at Good Samaritan Society Mountain Lake, works to ensure that each resident is able to participate in activities of their choosing, including ventures outside of the nursing home as well as enjoying entertainment within the facility. Reece stated that outings and entertainment are memories that stay in the hearts and minds of the residents. The Giving Tree is a yearly project that Good Samaritan Mt Lake believes in. This year, all proceeds for the Giving Tree will be donated to toward the Activity program. If you are interested in sponsoring an ornament this year to help the residents experience full and healthy activities and keep their lives as active as possible even when health may be declining, consider purchasing one of the rich wooden ornaments. Your gift no matter the size, will help residents experience living to the fullest with Love, Compassion, Peace and Vitality.
Ornaments will be placed on the tree for the Season and will be returned to you for a keepsake. Please feel free to include the name of your loved one and they will be memorialized or honored with a tagged Christmas Ornament on the Giving Tree. White Tags are for donations $15-$24. Red Tags are $25-$49 and Gold Tags are $50 and up. You have your choice to be recognized or not. If you would like more information on the Giving Tree please call Ms. Reese or Misty Karschnik at 507- 427-2464. Donations to the Giving Tree can be mailed to Good Samaritan Society Mountain Lake 745 Basinger Memorial Drive Mt Lake MN 56159. A copy of the donation sheet can be found by clicking link below.
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The Annual Springfield Area Nativity Theatre Association’s Nativity Pageant has been set for December 8th and 9th. This Biblical Christmas Story according to Luke will be performed once again under the stars on the east parking lot of the Springfield Area Community Center. Both nights’ performances begin at 7pm. The pageant is performed by local community members. This truly is a performance that will put the spirit of Christmas in your heart with a live community choir and scenery to fit the recreation of the Nativity. This is free of charge as a gift from the Springfield Community. You are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a blanket due to being outdoors in Minnesota Winter Conditions. After the performance everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments inside the Community Center. The Springfield Area Nativity Theatre Association (SANTA) is the official sponsor of the event, with volunteers from all Springfield churches participating.