The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Jackson County. It happened just before 3:40 p.m. on Highway 60 near mile marker 34 in Weimer Township. According to the State Patrol, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound when it hit an ice patch, crossed the median, and entered the eastbound lanes. The pickup then collided with an eastbound 2017 Buick Enclave and a 2019 Genesis G80. The driver of the Silverado, a 24-year-old woman from Worthington, was transported to Worthington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The three passengers in the pickup all from Worthington were not injured. The Buick Enclave was driven by a 57-year-old woman from Comfrey, who was transported to Windom Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. In the Genesis G80, a 46-year-old woman from New Hope and her three passengers were not injured. It was reported that all occupants of all vehicles were wearing seatbelts and road conditions at the time were reported as snow and ice. The Minnesota DNR, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and Fire Departments from Heron Lake and Okabena assisted at the scene.
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A three-vehicle crash in Redwood County sent emergency crews to the intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and County Road 2 Saturday evening.
The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office received the call just before 5:30 p.m. on November 8th. Deputies arrived to find a Chrysler Town & Country van, a Chevy Impala, and a Ford Fusion involved in the collision. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the van, driven by a 38-year-old male from Stewart, was traveling east on Highway 71. The Impala, driven by a 22-year-old male from Fairfax, was attempting to turn onto County Road 2 when the driver reportedly failed to yield, turning in front of the van and causing the initial impact. The force of that collision caused the van that was occupied by five people, to then make a light head-on contact with the Ford Fusion, which was traveling west. The Fusion was driven by a 50-year-old male from Morton and had three occupants. The Impala also carried three people. CentraCare Ambulance responded as a precaution, but no one was transported to the hospital. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at over $1,000 each. The Lower Sioux Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol assisted at the scene. A citation was issued to the driver of the Impala.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 40 calls from November 3rd to November 10th. The Jackson Fire Department was paged to a grass fire in Petersburg Township. Crews were on scene for about 30 minutes. Deputies removed swim buoys and rock hazard buoys from Clear Lake, Loon Lake and Pearl Lake. Deputies conducted several traffic stops, investigated trespass, theft and fraud issues-responded to a domestic disturbance at the Super 8 motel in Jackson. After investigating, a 33-year-old female from Ormsby was arrested for 3rd Degree DUI and Child Endangerment. The Lakefield Fire Department was paged to a grass fire on I-90 near Lakefield. Crews were on scene for about 10 minutes. A deputy responded to a report of a Nutrien anhydrous tank that became disconnected from a vehicle and rolled into the ditch on CR 34 near 430th Ave south of Lakefield and deputies assisted the MN State Patrol with a multiple vehicle crash on MN 60 near Heron Lake. For a full listing for all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department click the link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report November 3rd to November 10th
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The Jeffers City Council met Monday night. Two residents of Jeffers attended the meeting to discuss the killing of their dog, in which they reported that their dog had been killed in their front yard by two other dogs. After discussion, the council voted unanimously to declare those animals “dangerous dogs,” pending identification of the dogs and their owner. The clerk will forward the case to the city attorney. In separate animal-control actions, the clerk was directed to issue one warning letter and one fine to residents for dogs being off leash. After discussion, the council approved increasing the water rates to $4.97 per 1,000 gallons, effective January 1st, 2026. The council reviewed fire department pay, and unanimously approved the pay pending a rate adjustment on the report. All bills and the financial report were also approved.
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City of Windom Planning Commission will be meeting tonight at 7pm.
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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Board will meet on Thursday, November 13th @ 9:00 am at the Cottonwood County Law Enforcement Center in Windom.
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Red Rock Central School Board will be holding a special meeting on Thursday November 13th at 5pm to discuss outstanding construction payments. Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday November 19th and a work session is to be scheduled for Wednesday December 3rd.