Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 26 calls from February 23rd to the 26th. Deputies assisted other agencies with 6 transferred calls, medical, traffic, and welfare checks. Deputies responded to several reports including Protection Violation, trespassing, complaints of loud music, fireworks, theft and disturbances. Deputies conducted 7 traffic stops resulting in citations being issued and arrests made. And deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Wilder and a report of a male party lying face down in Dan’s Island. The caller stated when they approached the male to see if they were OK, all they got out of him was a mumble. The party was transported to the Jackson Medical Center for extreme intoxication. The Brewster Fire Department was paged to a payloader fire in Ewington Township.
A full listing of Jackson County calls can be found by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff February 23rd-26th
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Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met on the 26th in a Special meeting. No action was taken in regard to a public hearing to consider changing the office of Auditor/Treasurer from elected to appointed. The Commissioners motioned to stop the advertising for the Assistant County Attorney position until a County Attorney has been hired. The Board then approved to enter into a legal services agreement with Kayla Johnson, Smith & Johnson Law Firm, for Child Protection Matters, Civil Commitment Matters, & Guardianship/Conservatorship Matters; and with the Jackson County Attorney’s office for prosecution of criminal cases and provide signature to necessary contracts and documents as requested. The Resolution for Agency Agreement was approved, and the Commissioners approved to move forward with the Cottonwood County All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and approve the signatures on the Letter of Commitment of Funds.
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Next week, March 5th is Minnesota’s Presidential Primary Election Day. This will be the election to select each party’s nominee for President. Any Minnesota resident that is registered is eligible to fill out a ballot. If you didn’t get pre-registered, you are able to register on the presidential primary election day. You must be 18 years of age by March 5th, 2024, in order to vote in the Primary election. Polling hours are from 7am to 8pm and you can find your polling place by visiting mnvotes.org or contacting your local County Court House or City Hall. Again, the Presidential Nomination Primary Election is Tuesday March 5th , State Primary Election is Tuesday August 13th and State General Election will be Tuesday, November 5th. KDOM will be reporting results for each election.
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This will be the last Sunday on March 3rd for the Kiwanis sponsoring Open Gym in the Windom High School Blue Gym from 1-3pm. Take advantage and have some fun! This Sunday from 1-3pm in the Blue Gym!
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Windom Area Health is now offering a SHUTTLE BUG. According to Katie Greener, Director of Foundation & Auxiliary, the “Shuttle Bug” is a new indoor custom golf cart for escorting patients. It was donated by the Foundation. Greener went onto say they are looking for a couple more drivers to operate it. If you are interested or know someone who could be a great fit, please contact Katie Greener to set up a “Driver’s Training” with Windom Area Health Maintenance Team and fill up slots. Call Katie at 831-0633.
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