Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 24 calls from August 18th to August 21st. Deputies conducted and assisted many traffic stops, with three separate stops being arresting drivers for DUI’s. Deputies responded to 5 commercial burglary alarms that all were determined to be false alarms. Deputies received a report of bank fraud and a report of harassment issues, and issued multiple animal ordinance violations in Wilder. Deputies responded to threats made towards another individual, 2 disturbances in Jackson, and a Domestic Disturbance in Heron Lake. Deputies conducted ALICE training for new teachers at the JCC High School. 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 18th to August 21st
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Windom Police Department reported on the 22nd at 10:57am in the 600 Block of 10th Street officers were dispatched for a disruptive individual at the residence. After investigation, a 65-year-old male was arrested for Disruptive Intoxication and Suspicion of Domestic Assault. On the 21st at at 1:03pm Windom Police Officers were called for a parking violation in the 300 Block of 16th Street. After investigation, a 45-year-old male of Windom was arrested for DWI. He was later released for testing under the legal limit. At 5:54pm officers took a report in the 600 Block of 11th Street regarding possible Identity Theft- this remains under investigation, and at 7:17pm officers reported a non-injury minor damage accident at the intersection of Cottonwood Lake Drive and 16th Street.
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So have you ever just sat back and thought about what you would be doing if you weren’t doing what you were doing right now? It’s a funny thing when you consider that you have been doing “your job” for over 10-15-or 20years plus… What else is out there? Do you have a knack for teaching? I happen to come across an article in the Windom Schools Newsletter that was reaching out to people that may consider being a substitute teacher. Did you know that in the state of Minnesota, a person with a 4-year degree in any field from a US regionally accredited college or University OR if you have 5 years of experience in a career and technical area such as Ag (farming), Construction, Business Ownership, Medical Services, the list goes on is eligible for a substitute license! According to the article, when you substitute teach at Windom Area Schools, you can choose the level and content area that you’d like to work in. AND you can work one day a month or every day. The pay is based on how many days you work. The daily rate of pay increases the more days you work ranging from $180 per day to $220 per day. This sounds like a pretty good gig. I am thinking of giving up radio and becoming a professional substitute teacher! If you are thinking like I am thinking and want to learn more about how you can pass your talents and knowledge onto the next generation, contact Heather Van Dyke at hvandyke@isd177.com or contact the schools HR specialist Holly Anderson at handerson@isd177.com What a wonderful way to give back to your community!
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The Windom School Board will hold a special board retreat TODAY at 4 p.m. in the Media Center. The retreat will include a review of the project budget, a discussion of scope options, and a discussion about an election. The meeting will be streamed live on the district’s YouTube channel, Media SB22.
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The Windom Area Health Governing Board of Directors will be meeting Today at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital’s large conference room. The agenda includes a presentation of the fiscal year 2025 audit report by CliftonLarsonAllen, along with reviews of committee activities and medical staff credentialing. The board will also consider resignations, new hires, departmental transfers, and applications for educational assistance. Reports on statistical and financial performance, patient concerns, and safety activities are also scheduled, along with organizational updates from the Chief Medical Officer, senior management team, and Sanford Health Network. In addition, informational updates will be shared from the City of Windom, the Windom Area Health Foundation Board, and the WAH Auxiliary.
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session on Wednesday, August 27th at 8:30 a.m. in the County Board Room at the Jackson County Courthouse. Commissioners will review the Little Spirit Road and 475th Avenue paving project, as well as hear a presentation on the preliminary 2026 budget and tax levy. No official action will be taken during the work session.