The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal crash on the 12th at approximately 8:39pm. According to Redwood County Sheriff’s Office press release their office received information on a driving complaint on a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado that was reported to have driven in and out of the ditch on CSAH 4 near CSAH 6. While attempting to locate the reported vehicle, a State Patrol Trooper located a pickup truck that appeared to have left the roadway and crashed in a field near the intersection of 140th St and Garden Ave. The State Trooper determined that the driver was not breathing and did not have a pulse at the time of discovery. Lifesaving efforts were attempted, however, the male driver, identified as Randall Fleshner age 54, of Lamberton, was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. It is believed that the driver was not wearing a seat belt, which contributed to the severity of the injuries. Assisting on scene were the Lamberton Ambulance, Lamberton Fire Department, Centra Care Ambulance, and North Memorial Air Care.
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Mountain Lake Police Department reported five calls from December 8th to the 10th. Officers conducted two separate welfare checks, both turned out ok. Investigated what turned out to be a false burglary alarm, assisted Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Department with a Vehicle Off Road, and an officer did follow-up from an investigation of a report of unlawful deposit of garbage.
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The counterfeit $20 bills are back and circulating in Cottonwood County and Jackson County. The bills appear to be props used in movies as they are marked in several spots as being “For Motion Picture Purposes”. If a business see an attempt to use fake currency, they are encouraged to contact their local Police Department or the Cottonwood County or Jackson County Sheriff’s Offices.
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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services will be meeting Thursday December 14th at 9am at the Cottonwood County Law Enforcement Center Meeting Room in Windom.
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Have you been looking for a great way to treat your staff to a little R & R? Are you ready to break away from the office? The Windom Community Center is inviting you and your employees to the First Windom R &R. This month’s R & R is sponsored by Hy-Vee in Windom. It’s this Friday, December 15th from 5-7pm. It will be a fun evening of cocktails, socialization, and appetizers. There will be a cash bar available. Get your employees or workmates together and head over to the Community Center at 1750 Cottonwood Drive in Windom. It’s a great opportunity for area businesses and employees to network, kick back and just enjoy each other’s company on a different level!
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Lutheran Social Services Meals is offering healthy meals at a pop-up event in Windom, TODAY from 10am-10:30am at the BARC North Parking Lot at 1012 5th Ave. Any adult that is 60 years or older in need of healthy meals can pick up a bundle of 10 meals at each pop-up event on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a quick easy form that is required to be completed. A proxy may pick up meals and complete the form for the participant. The homestyle meals are planned by the on-staff dietitian produced at local LSS kitchens. They are individually sealed and portioned and frozen for convenience of eating when wanted. Donations and Snap benefits are accepted. These popup LSS Meals Events are once a month the following dates are planned TODAY, January 11th, February 8th, and March 14th. If you would like further information call Kelly, the LSS Site Coordinator at 831-6161.
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It’s a Christmas Tradition to attend the Windom Area Elementary School Holiday Concert! Even if you don’t have children in school, this is a wonderful way to catch the excitement and joy of a child during this time of year. Tuesday, December 19th Kindergarten and 1st graders take the stage at 6pm and the 2nd and 3rd graders perform at 7pm. Both concerts are at the Windom Middle/High School in the Gold Gym. Come watch and enjoy the children singing their hearts out!
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Grab the family and friends and head down to the Windom Square TONIGHT from 4-7pm for the Christmas by Candlelight Event. There will be different fun events and stores open come experience an evening of fun and community.