Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 36 calls in the week of November 16th to November 22nd. Deputies conducted 4 Civil Processes, responded to 1 Domestic Assault, 1 Suicide Call, and 1 Suspicious Person. Deputies investigated 1 Vehicle Theft, 2 Animal Bites, 2 Frauds, 4 Concerns for Welfare and conducted 4 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.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 13 calls from November 21st to November 23rd. Deputies escorted the JCC Football team back to the JCC High School after winning the State Class 2A championship. Looked into 2 separate noise complaints, had 2 Animal Calls, a deputy responded to a report of exhibition driving in the JCC high school parking lot and the Jackson Fire Dept. was paged to a vehicle fire in Wisconsin 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 21st to November 23rd
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Farmers across Greater Minnesota can now apply for new funding to support on-farm climate adaptation projects. The University of Minnesota Extension’s Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships has opened applications for its Farmer Climate Action Fund. Small, competitive grants will back farmer-led projects that are ready to go everything from planting wildlife corridors and improving soil health to switching to clean-energy equipment and adding agroforestry systems. Tobin Tyler, with the Southwest RSDP, says the fund helps farmers innovate while reducing risks tied to climate change. In the program’s first round, 29 projects were funded, including biochar production, electric-powered equipment, fish-waste fertilizer and cover crops. Priority goes to projects that can be completed by December 31, 2026. The application deadline is January 2, with awards announced in early February. Details are available at www.z.umn.edu/FarmerFund
Full Press Release: Press Release – Farmer Climate Action Fund (Southwest)
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The City of St James reported the Meadowlark Compost Site will close for the season after Wednesday, November 26th. Residents are encouraged to bring any remaining yard waste before the site closes for the winter.
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Are you all set for Thanksgiving? Are you a Black Friday or a Cyber Monday kind of person? Well I want to encourage you to step out of those two big box consuming shopping days and consider Small Business Saturday to cross off your need to get lists. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide shopping event held each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was launched in 2010 as a way to draw attention to the independent shops and local entrepreneurs that often get overshadowed by the major retailers dominating Black Friday and Cyber Monday. At its core, the day is designed to remind consumers that small storefronts play a large role in local economies. When people spend money at a neighborhood bakery, bookstore, or hardware shop, more of that money stays in the community supporting local jobs, services, and the character of the area. Small Business Saturday provides a critical revenue after a slow fall or in the weeks leading up to the holidays. It’s a chance to bring in new customers who might otherwise default to online shopping or chain stores. The day also helps highlight what can’t be shipped in a box: personal service, handcrafted goods, and relationships built over time. And while it lasts only one day, many small businesses hope it encourages shoppers to think local long after the signs and promotions come down. Small Business Saturday is this coming Saturday, a reminder that local stores matter, and that even small purchases can have a big impact.