We are smack dab in the middle of Severe Weather Awareness Week! According to Paul Johnson, Cottonwood County Emergency Management Director, Tuesday there was a local storm spotting class at the Law Enforcement Center for Fire Departments in surrounding communities as they are the weather spotters for the county. Today in our listening area will be participating in the statewide tornado drill at 1:45pm and 6:45pm so the in the county will be activated. Johnson went onto say that he will be posting information on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) every day on different topics to help educate on severe weather hazards. If you would like to look up more information from the state their website is dps.mn.gov go to weather awareness or the link is located below.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported 20 calls from April 5th to the 7th. Deputies assisted other agencies with traffic issues and assisted Jackson Ambulance with three separate medical calls. On the 6that 12:14pm The Jackson Fire Dept. was paged to a grass fire near the intersection of Mill Road and CR 19 in Des Moines Township. Crews were on scene for about 30 minutes dealing with the fire. At 12:21 pm the Lakefield Fire Department was paged to a grass fire along the ditch on CR 17 north of CR 16 in Belmont Township. The Jackson Fire Dept was later paged to assist. Crews were on scene for about 2.5 hours dealing with the fire which was contained to the ditch and an adjoining CRP field.
At 3:23 pm the Lakefield Fire Dept, Lakefield Ambulance, Lakefield PD, and a deputy were paged to the old elevator behind the Fire Department for a report of the corn dryer having been blown over and a possible fire. No fire was found.
And at 3:31 pm the Lakefield Fire Dept. was paged back to the ditch fire on CR 17 north of CR 16. Grass had reignited from the fire reported at 12:21 PM. Crews were on scene for about 1 hour. At 7:49 pm Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Jackson. After responding, the HEAT Team was paged to the scene to assist. The Lakefield PD and MN State Patrol also assisted at the scene. A 26-year-old male was arrested for Domestic Assault, Domestic Assault by Strangulation, and 2nd Degree Assault. For a full listing of all calls click on the link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report April 5th to April 7th
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Windom Police Department reported a non-injury two vehicle accident on Monday. At approximately 12:17pm an officer took a report from a female from Windom driving a 2023 Audi 03 on Highway 60/71 at 6th Street intersection. While the Audi was stopped at red light to the right of roadway facing east, a 2000 Peterbuilt Motors Semi with trailer driven by a female from Westbrook was also stopped at red light in lane closest to center facing east. When the light turned green the semi turned into the Audi and continued southbound. During his investigation, the officer was able to locate and talk to both drivers. The Audi received moderate damage, with scraping damage along the driver’s side and flat front tire. The Semi sustained minor damage.
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It’s time to get fired up for the Annual Fireman’s Concert, Saturday April 27th at the Windom Arena. Doors open at 6pm along with the serving of a Burger Meal. Admission is $10 per person. Music will be provided by The DADS from 7:30-11:30pm. There are 35 Prizes to win through the Raffle. Everything from a Toro 42″ “My Ride” Zero turn Mower to Golf Punch Cards to a variety of Gift Certificates from Local Businesses and Windom Chamber Bucks. Raffle Tickets are $20 each and are available from any fire fighter or you can call Fire Chief Ben Derickson at 507-920-9003 or Assistant Chief Jordan Bussa at 507-822-2807. This is the biggest fundraising event the Windom Fire Department puts on and they appreciate all the support of the community they serve. It is time to get fired up and support our amazing Windom Fire Department and show how much we value them!
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National Library Week is this week through the 13th! To celebrate Jackson, Lakefield and Heron Lake Libraries are holding a Bookmark Contest. There are four different age categories 5years and younger, 6-11 years, 12-17 years and 18 and older. You can stop into one of the three libraries to pick up an official entry form. The task is to design and create an adventure themed bookmark to be used during the 2024 Summer Library Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library”. The official entry form is also available on the website at www.jclmn.org All entry forms are due by Friday April 12th at 5pm. If you need more information you can call or stop by Lakefield, Heron Lake or Jackson Public Libraries.