Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 17 calls from August to August 14th. Deputies responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle in the ditch in Belmont Township, a report of vandalism in Jackson, a property dispute and a report of a burglary in Jackson. Deputies responded to a car vs deer crash on MN 86 north of Lakefield and to a dog-at-large complaint in Heron Lake. After investigation, the owner was issued a citation for Dog-At-Large. Deputies investigated a reported DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) violation. As a result, a 45-year-old male from Jackson was arrested for a DANCO violation. Deputies also arrested a 41-year-old from Jackson on a 5th Degree Controlled Substance Possession Warrant out of Cottonwood County. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report August 11th to August 14th
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Bank Midwest is warning local businesses about a new scam targeting company accounts. In recent cases, imposters posing as Bank Midwest staff have called businesses claiming to detect fraudulent transactions. The caller then sends text messages requesting account numbers, company IDs, or even passwords. Once the victim provides a verification code, scammers gain full access to accounts. Bank Midwest stresses they will never ask for login credentials, authentication codes, or account information over unsolicited calls or texts. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with business and banking scams among the fastest-growing categories. Caller ID can also be faked, making these schemes harder to spot. Businesses are urged to verify suspicious calls directly with the bank using official numbers, never share account details through text or phone, and report unusual activity immediately. For help, contact Bank Midwest Customer Support at 888-902-5662 or visit bankmidwest.com.
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Meetings tonight include:
- Mountain Lake City Council at 5:45pm at City Hall
- The Mountain Lake School Board meets Tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101. The agenda includes financial reports, roof replacement plans, and preparations for the November 4th special election.
- The Windom Area School Board of Education meets at 6:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers. Meeting can be viewed live at Media SB22 on YouTube.
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The Windom City Council will take up discussion at the scheduled meeting on Tuesday August 19th at 6:30pm on a proposal to sell Windomnet, the city-owned telecommunications utility, to Federated Rural Electric of Jackson. The item will appear on the agenda, but City Administrator Steve Nasby says this week’s meeting is informational only. “At this point it’s important to understand the City is looking at a proposal from Federated. No decisions have been made yet only whether to continue conversations.”
Windomnet provides internet, TV, and phone services. About $5.3 million in bonds remain outstanding, and Nasby says any sale would need to ensure that debt is not left on city taxpayers. Other key factors under review include protecting local employees, keeping service levels equal or better, and making sure customer costs remain competitive.
Federated CEO Scott Reimer says acquiring Windomnet “would help expand broadband in the region”, he went onto say, “we see this as a great opportunity to combine resources, add density, and ultimately get fiber to every home, including rural areas. Windomnet would serve as a key hub in our regional network.” Reimer added that “Federated intends to keep a service presence in Windom and retain current Windomnet staff. Rates and packages are expected to remain similar”.
If discussions move forward, both the City and Federated have said public meetings will be held to answer questions and gather input.
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