The Minnesota State Patrol reported a fatal crash Friday evening in Yellow Medicine County. It happened around 6:40 p.m. at the intersection of 490th Street and 160th Avenue in Sandnes Township. Authorities say a 2006 fire truck was headed north on 490th Street when it rolled and went into the west ditch. A passenger, 43-year-old Patrick Steven Remiger of Wood Lake, was fatally injured and later pronounced dead at Marshall Hospital. The driver, 37-year-old Andrew William Vanhecke of Wood Lake, was transported to Marshall Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 6-year-old passenger, also sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the same hospital. The State Patrol notes that none of the occupants were wearing seat belts. Alcohol was involved for the driver. Outside agencies assisting at the scene included Yellow Medicine and Lyon County Sheriff’s Offices, along with Cottonwood Fire and Ambulance.
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 45 calls in the week of September 21st to September 27th. Deputies conducted 5 Civil Processes, responded to 1 Verbal Domestic, 4 Suspicious Activites, 1 Suspicious Vehicle and conducted 17 Traffic Stops A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
Cottonwood County Weekly Citizen Rpt 9-21 to 9-27
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The Windom Police Department reported 133 calls in the week of September 21st to September 27th. Officers handled 1 Citizen Complaint, assisted 5 Other Agencies, looked into 2 Computer/Phone Scams, responded to 1 Verbal, 3 Suspicious Activities, 1 Suspicious Person and 3 Suspicious Vehicles. Officers conducted 3 Concerns for Wellness Checks, 3 Public Assists and conducted 56 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, click on link below.
Windom Police Department Weekly Citizen Rpt 9-21 to 9-27
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation paused work statewide Monday for its first-ever safety stand down, following the tragic deaths of two road construction workers last week. MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger says the pause was a time for staff to honor the workers, reflect, and recommit to safety in every construction zone. State leaders, labor groups, and contractors joined in urging drivers to slow down, pay attention, and treat work zones with extra care. Officials remind motorists that speeding in a work zone carries a $300 fine. Drivers are also urged to avoid distractions, give workers room, follow the zipper merge, and expect traffic delays. The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council identified the two men killed as Pierre Mack, a member of LIUNA Local 563, and Adam Smith, a member of IUOE 139. MnDOT says every crash is more than a statistic it’s a family forever changed.
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Tonight, the Windom City Council will be holding a work session at 5:30pm at the Windom Community Center to work on the city budget.
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There will be a Riverfest 2026 meeting tomorrow night at 5pm at Jack Slades Steakhouse.
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The Red Rock Central School Board will hold a work session on Wednesday, October 1st, at 5 p.m. in the district’s media center. On the agenda are several new business items, including sidewalk construction, a contracted services agreement with the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative, and consulting contracts with both Jordan Anderson and the Taher food service company. Taher is proposing a 10–week agreement beginning October 6th, which would provide on-site training and evaluation of the district’s food service program at a rate of $135 per hour. Other topics include an update on the old school building, a greenhouse project, and discussion of school board member compensation. The board will also set details for the Truth in Taxation meeting, which is scheduled for December 17th at 6 p.m.
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As a reminder, coming on Wednesday October 1st, is the monthly test of the Emergency Warning Siren System. The City of Windom has an outdoor warning system and it is tested the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like to learn more about this go to windommn.com
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