The Omnibus hearing scheduled for No Name Given Happy of San Deigo, California on January 31st was rescheduled to Thursday, February 20th at 2:30pm. According to court documents, both the defense and prosecution requested a continuance. Happy is charged with 2nd Degree Murder (with intent, not premeditation) 2nd Degree Murder (without intent, while committing a felony), 2nd Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and three Counts of Felony Threats of Violence (Reckless Disregard). Defense Attorney Stephanie Skoro gave notice to the court that the defendant plans to claim self-defense. Cottonwood County Attorney Deja Weber stated the defense plans to file a motion for change of venue. Minnesota Assistant Attorney General John Gross has also filed notice of his assistance in the prosecution of the case.
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Windom Police Department reported on the 3rd at approximately 7:30am officers spoke with individuals regarding an ongoing harassment and threatening comments. Officers were shown videos of a 19-year-old male party assaulting another 15-year-old male. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 19-year-old Windom male for 2nd Degree Assault, 5th Degree Assault and Terroristic Threats. The case was forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney’s office for review of charges. The male remains in custody. On the 5th at 3:47pm officers handled a two vehicle non injury accident at the Cottonwood County Courthouse parking lot. Both vehicles had minor damage on rear bumpers.
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Today’s meetings include:
- The Economic Development Authority of Windom meets at Noon in the Windom City Council Chambers.
- The Windom Area School Board of Education meets at 6:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers. The meeting can be viewed live or anytime at Media SB22 on YouTube.
- Jeffers City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Jeffers City Hall.
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The “Give it Your Best Shot: Focus on Cottonwood County’s Flood of 2024, 2025 Photo Show is Open at the Cottonwood County Historical Society in the Remick Gallery till March 22nd. The exhibit features 17 photographs relating to a historical event in Cottonwood County, the flood of 2024. The Historical Society reminds us that between June 20th to the 22nd, nine inches of rain fell in Southwest Minnesota causing the Des Moines River to rise over seven feet in 24 hours with the crest at 25.60 feet. Water seemed to be everywhere causing road closures and wet basements. The photographs in this show are all taken by local people who captured what they saw in their backyards or in the local community. There are great shots from throughout the county. You are encouraged to stop by the museum and vote for your favorite photograph. The Historical Society is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm by appointment only.
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The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources released the following information. Anyone who lives in Minnesota and has an outdoor space for planting is eligible to apply for a fall 2025 Lawns to Legumes grant. The Lawns to Legumes program aims to increase habitat for at-risk pollinators in residential settings across the state by providing reimbursement-based funding, workshops, coaching and gardening resources. People who live in Minnesota and have a yard, deck, or other outdoor space for planting can apply to be reimbursed for up to $400 in costs associated with establishing new pollinator habitat. The program is available to both Minnesota homeowners and renters.
HOW TO APPLY: Lawns to Legumes is administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) in partnership with Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water. Apply for Fall 2025 grants on Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water’s website: https://buff.ly/3AII7hC
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