Windom Police Department reported a Domestic Assault on the 15th at 4:49pm in the 600 Block of 10th Street. Officers arrived and spoke to a female at the residence who reported two brothers fighting. The officer observed a male to have fresh cuts, bruising and a bloody face and mouth and significant injuries to his head and face. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 38-year-old male from Windom for possible Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney. On the 18th at 12:39am officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Great Bend Blvd for the report of harassment. The officer spoke with a male party who stated a 20-year-old Windom male between the dates of February 17th and 18th did directly or indirectly threaten to commit a crime of violence with purpose to cause or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing terror in another. Also, between these dates, the 20-year-old Windom male did engage in offensive, abusive, or offensive language to cause alarm or resentment in others. After investigation, an arrest was made of the 20-year-old male for Threats of Violence and Disorderly Conduct, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Also, on the 18th at 4:45pm while patrolling, an officer noted a vehicle with suspicious driving conduct. After initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of 12th Street and 7th Avenue and investigation, a citation was issued to a 28-year-old Windom male for No Proof of Valid Insurance when Operating a Vehicle.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported 13 Calls from February 17th to February 19th. Deputies responded to two domestic disturbances in Jackson and assisted the MN State Patrol with a one vehicle crash with injuries on MN 60 near Wilder. The Windom Ambulance and Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office also assisted at the scene. For a full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department click on link below.
Jackson County Sheriff Report February 17th-19th
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FFA- Future Farmers of America has been celebrating this past week for National FFA Week. Savanna Weber, Mountain Lake AG Teacher and FFA Advisor in Mountain Lake explained that FFA is an organization that focuses on cultivating leadership, fostering growth, and making a positive impact on communities. During FFA week, Weber stated they want to commemorate everything that FFA represents. In Mt Lake the celebration had the kids’ school wide having dress up days a life size Hungry Hippos Class vs Class contest. It truly is a fun week but being an organization making a difference this year, Mt Lake FFA encouraged their school in “Coins for Cancer”. All students were encouraged to bring their coins and small dollars to “vote” for a staff member to be pied in the face, today. Part of the money raised will be donated to a cancer cause, American Cancer Society or Relay for Life. FFA is a constant, young learn from past FFA members and Weber wanted to encourage past members to share their journey and tag Mt Lake FFA on Facebook or Instagram. FFA Week is ending tomorrow but according to Weber, they have a few regional contests left in March and April before they head to the State Convention on April 28th and 29th. The Mountain Lake FFA Chapter Banquet will be on March 21st, and they are looking for businesses to help sponsor the banquet as well as various other activities FFA hosts throughout the year. Weber stated if there are any interested businesses wishing to make a donation, they can contact her through their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/mtlakeffa or through the Mt Lake Public School website.
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I’m super excited because it is National Sticky Bun Day. They are one of my favorite rolls, ESPECIALLY if there are pecans. I mean the way the soft sweet roll that is soaked in caramel just melts in your mouth is just Heaven on earth! Today is also National Card Reading Day. I still have a wall hanging that holds Christmas Cards, up. They all just bring me joy. I am so grateful for all the people that still take the effort and send notes or cards along with pictures of their adventures and families. I used to be so good at getting the ol’ Christmas Letter out, 9 times out of 10 it was a rhyming work of art that happily explained what was going on in all our lives. Then when the boys graduated from college and settled into their own family life, I found that my life was really boring. Honestly, I love sending letters and cards in the mail. It is just such a satisfying feeling to complete a letter and drop it in the mailbox. I also love getting mail. It is like unwrapping a hidden treasure. Today, take time out and review ALL those cards you’ve been sent over the years. It’s worth the memories and the good feels you will get and don’t forget, a sticky bun slightly heated, will just solidify the joy!!!