Windom Police Department reported on the 2nd at 3:49pm they received a report of damage to a vehicle. The owner of a 2018 GMC Sierra reported that sometime between November 29th at 5pm and November 30th at 4am his vehicle sustained scratches along the driver’s side and the rear quarter panel of passenger side. The vehicle was parked in the Post Office Parking Lot. On the 2nd at 1155pm officers responded to the 1400 block of 17th Street for a possible domestic between a male and female. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 30-year-old Windom Male for Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault- Subsequent Violation, pending review of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On the 3rd at 8:59am an officer while on patrol on Highway 60 near Runnings observed a male working on a vehicle. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 44-year-old Worthington male for an Arrest Warrant for a Felony Aid & Abet Theft & Aid & Abet Possession of Burglary Tools Charges. The case was forwarded to Probation. Also on the 3rd at 2:18pm an officer was on patrol on 16th Street near 3rd Ave when he observed a vehicle driven by a juvenile male that the office knew to be revoked. The officer initiated a stop at the intersection of 16th and 3rd Ave where the vehicle pulled into Toro parking lot. Upon further investigation the officer identified the male in the drivers seat and observed that the 17-year-old male was not wearing a seat belt and confirmed his driving status was revoked. The case was forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office for review for possible Driving After Revocation charges.
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Cottonwood County Commissioners met on Tuesday. Commissioners called for a Public Hearing on proposed tax abatement for new residential project. There was discussion and the Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Federated Rural Electric Coop, Jackson committing three million dollars to help Federated move forward with bringing fiber optic broadband to rural residents in the County as well as communities not currently served by fiber optic broadband. Federated Rural has stated that they will pursue state and federal grants to help supplement the estimated $27 million cost. Installation of a backbone ring within the county is the first step to be able to extend fiber lines to remote parts of the county. Work is anticipated to begin towards the end of this December. The Commissioners then approved the 2025 matrix as presented and The meeting was then recessed for the Truth in Taxation Meeting at 6pm after the Truth in Taxation Meeting ended Commissioners went into closed session to discuss strategy for labor negotiations.
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Christmas Cheer Boxes are out in Cottonwood County Communities of Windom, Storden, Jeffers, Westbrook, and Mountain Lake. There are social media posts that tell where boxes are located. Wednesday December 11th is the deadline to donate New Toys, games, hats, mittens, blankets, and clothing to name a few items that are being sought after for family members infant to 18 years of age. Cash donations are also appreciated. You can mail them to Christmas Cheer Box , Windom Women of Today PO Box 222, Windom MN 56101. Applications to receive Christmas Cheer Boxes was on Sunday December 1st.
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The Annual Springfield Nativity Pageant is set for Friday December 6th at 7pm and on Saturday December 7th at 7pm. The pageant will be performed outdoors under the stars so make sure you dress warmly. The Springfield Area Nativity Theatre Association uses the Christmas Story according to St Luke, which is a story of good news and great joy. The Nativity Pageant will be presented on the east parking lot of the Springfield Area Community Center. There will be lots of parking and easy accessibility for motorists and pedestrians. Portable bleachers will be set up for spectators and the pageant last approximately 40 minutes. Visitors are invited to join the pageant cast and crew for holiday refreshments in the community center following performances. The Springfield Area Nativity Theatre Association (SANTA) is the official sponsor of the event, with volunteers from all Springfield churches participating.