The Windom Police Department reported 102 calls in the week of November 9th to November 15th. Officers had 19 Directed Patrols, investigated 1 Fraud, 1 Suspicious Activity, 1 Suspicious Vehicle and 2 Open Doors. Officers responded to 2 Concerns for Welfare, 1 Disturbance, 1 Sex Crime and conducted 43 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, click on link below.
Windom Police Weekly Citizen Report
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 19 calls November 11th to November 16th. Deputies responded to a drug complaint, a theft of car batteries, and an assault in Ewington Township which remains under investigation. Deputies conducted a welfare check, and several traffic stops. Dispatch transferred a report to the MN DNR of hunters trespassing in Des Moines Township. 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 November 11th to November 16th
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Windom Police reported on the 15th at approximately 12:55am they initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of 14th Street and Highway 60. After investigation and performing field sobriety tests an arrest was made of a 25-year-old Windom male for Misdemeanor DWI. He was taken to the County Jail and released when he became sober. He was issued a citation the case has been sent to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. On the 16th an officer responded to the 2000 block of Great Bend Bulevard for a noise complaint. This residence has been contacted previously for the similar noise complaints. A citation was issued to a 44-year-old male of Windom for this incident. He was instructed to turn the music off or significantly reduce the volume.
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Red Rock Central Board of Education will be meeting Wednesday November 19th at 5pm in the Red Rock Central School District Media Center.
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The Windom Library Board met last week. Library Director Kari Hanson reported a strong October with 3,163 items checked out and more than 500 items sent out through interlibrary loan. Planning is underway for December events, including a well-attended story time, a possible new all-ages art program pending grant funding, and Christmas by Candlelight, scheduled for December 11th with crafts and games. The library is also working to revamp its “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program. The board reviewed its 2026 SMART goals, which focus on reducing overdue items, increasing patron participation in SMS notifications, and expanding outreach. The board also discussed state-required internet filtering to stay in compliance with RLTA funding rules for 2026. State law requires public libraries to restrict access to obscene or harmful online material for minors, and to prohibit adults from accessing illegal content. The board voted to enter an agreement with Plum Creek Library System to provide the necessary filtering through the existing firewall at no cost. The next Windom Library Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th.
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The Windom Women of Today have officially kicked off their annual Cottonwood County Christmas Cheer Box Drive, now underway through December 11th. The long-running holiday program supports families facing financial or personal hardships by providing gifts, winter items, and essential supplies ahead of the Christmas season. The group is collecting a wide range of new items, including toys, hats, mittens, blankets, stuffed animals, games, stocking stuffers, teen gifts, clothing, diapers, and wipes. Donation boxes have been placed at numerous churches and businesses throughout the county. A full list of locations can be found on KDOM’s website under Local Headline News. Families in need of assistance can pick up applications at several locations, including DVHHS Family Services and the Sharing Center in Windom, the Windom Chamber Office, Mt. Lake City Hall, the Mt. Lake Food Shelf, UCAP, Jeffers State Bank, First Security Bank in Storden, the Westbrook Food Bank, and churches throughout the county. Applications must be submitted by December 1st. Monica Mueller, member of Women of Today said the program is designed to help anyone experiencing hardships, whether due to unemployment, disability, difficulty making ends meet, or children living in foster care. “These boxes are for anyone who needs a little extra help,” she said. While item donations are encouraged, monetary contributions are also accepted for those who prefer to give financially. The Windom Women of Today hope to use donated funds to provide Hy-Vee gift cards to families for food assistance and will purchase needed items. Donations will continue to be collected through December 11, with distribution scheduled for December 12th and 13th. Volunteers are welcomed and Appreciated to help sort and set up for gift distribution. Gifts do not need to be wrapped; parents will be able to choose items for their children during distribution. Last year, the program assisted 125 families and provided gifts for 300 children, and organizers are hoping for another strong year of community support.
Donation Boxes are available at the following Locations:
Jeffers- State Bank of Jeffers
Mt Lake- Country Pride True Value Hardware, United Prairie Bank, Dollar General
Storden- First Security Bank
Westbrook- Bank Midwest
Windom- BARC, Bank Midwest, Citizen Publishing, Family Dentistry, Running’s, Schwalbach Ace Hardware, United Prairie Bank
Area Churches throughout Cottonwood County
Money Donations to: PO Box 222, Windom MN 56101
Applications for families in need are available at:
- DVHHS Family Services in Windom
- The Sharing Center in Windom
- Windom Chamber Office
- Lake City Hall
- Lake Food Shelf
- UCAP Office
- Jeffers State Bank
- First Security Bank in Storden
- Westbrook Food Bank
- Cottonwood County churches
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: December 1st
- Gift Collection Ends: December 11th
- Distribution Dates: December 12th–13th