Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 52 calls in the week of December 7th to December 13th. Deputies conducted 16 Civil Processes, responded to 1 Disturbance, to Harrassments and 1 Suspicious Person. Deputies received 1 Citizen Complaint, took a Missing Person Call, had 1 Public Assist and conducted 5 Traffic Stop. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
CC Sheriff Office Weekly Citizen Report
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The Windom Police Department reported 94 calls in the week of December 7th to December 13th. Officers had 12 Directed Patrols, 2 Citizen Complaints, 2 Concerns for Welfare, 1 Disturbance, 2 Harassment , 1 Noise Complaint, 3 Suspicious Activities and conducted 31 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, click on the link below.
Windom Police Weekly CItizen Report
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The new community collaboration in Windom to address one of the area’s most pressing challenges, access to quality childcare, is starting to materialize. The Windom Vision Group called Windom’s Way Forward met yesterday, bringing together leaders from education, city government, economic development, healthcare, banking, and local business. Among those at the table were Windom Area Schools Superintendent Jamie Frank, who stated that the group has moved beyond discussion and is now setting clear priorities to present at the next meeting with First Children’s Finance, who is leading group in creating solutions to the ongoing childcare crisis, focusing on care for children from six weeks old through school age. Frank went onto say, this is really about supporting families and strengthening our workforce, and if we want Windom to grow and thrive, childcare has to be part of the conversation.
During the meeting, the group established three initial focus areas. The first looks at the possibility of a licensed childcare center; the second focuses on supporting and expanding in-home daycare options and supporting existing providers, and the third focuses on building a long-term childcare workforce through training and local career pathways. Frank emphasized that the project is still in its early stages, with planning, approvals, and funding conversations ahead.
- The first goal centers on location and financing for a future licensed childcare center. The group’s objective is to establish a center by September of 2026, with space to serve approximately 50 children, pending approvals, licensing, renovations, and a mix of public, private, and grant funding.
- A second goal focuses on strengthening in-home daycare options. By the end of 2026, Windom’s Way Forward aims to support both existing and new in-home providers through grant opportunities, training, and other resources designed to reduce barriers and expand available childcare options for families.
- The third goal looks at the childcare workforce itself. The group plans to build a sustainable local pipeline by hiring and training qualified staff and exploring opportunities for childcare education and certification through Windom Area Schools.
Frank says the approach is intentional and collaborative. It is a long-term investment in our community and with each SMART GOAL we are creating a path forward to support families, employers, and the future of Windom. As Windom’s Way Forward continues, more information will be available to public as this group wants to be as transparent as possible.
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Today’s Meetings Include:
- Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center
- Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
- The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
- The St James City Council at 5:30pm in James City Hall Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of St James’s YouTube Channel.
- The Windom City Council at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Windom’s YouTube Channel.
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Red Rock Central Board of Education will be meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday December 17th at Red Rock Central School District Media Center.