Meetings Today include:
- Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage.
- Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
- The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners meets 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 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers. On the agenda, council members will hold the second reading of Ordinance Number 204, 2nd Series, regarding the disposition of real estate connected to WindomNet. Also scheduled is discussion on the Telecom Commission’s Operational Plan, along with the second reading and title and summary of the ordinance. The meeting is open to the public.
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The Windom Police Department submitted their February 2026 Monthly Crime Report. They had 12 Adult Arrests, 1 Juvenile Arrest and served 7 Warrants with a total of 367 Calls for Service for the month. There were 8 Accidents with 1 injuries and 3 DUI. Windom Police Officers issued a total of 95 Traffic Violations and Warnings for the month of February. You can find a list of the Most Common Criminal Activities Reported from the Windom Police Department by clicking link below.
Windom Police Dept- Monthly Crime Report- February 2026
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The 2025 Windom United Drive, sponsored by the Windom Women of Today, has officially wrapped up and it was a success. According to an update from Judy Markl, this year’s drive not only met its $20,000 goal but exceeded it. Total donations came in at $20,726.70, thanks in part to a last-minute contribution from The Toro Company that pushed the campaign over the top. After expenses of $2,176.35, a total of $18,558.91 will be distributed to 38 nonprofit organizations, most of them serving Windom and the surrounding area. Checks will be mailed out the week of March 9th. Organizations receiving support include groups such as the Windom Area Sharing Center, Windom Youth Hockey Association, BARC, Meals on Wheels, the Friends of the Library, and many others that provide vital services to the community. A full list of individual disbursements is available by clicking link below. The Windom Women of Today thank everyone who donated and helped make the 2025 United Drive another strong show of community support.
2025 Windom United Drive Disbursements
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I don’t know if you have been following but I am hooked up and committed!!! It is Eaglecam Season again and I am so excited! The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shared an exciting EagleCam update as the eagle pair welcomed their first egg the morning of Monday, February 16th. Officials say it’s possible one or two more eggs have been laid since then, as a typical bald eagle clutch contains one to three eggs, with two being the most common. Eagle eggs are dull white without markings and measure about 2.3 to 3.3 inches long. They usually hatch after 34 to 39 days of incubation, meaning viewers could see signs of a chick in the nest as early as March 21st. Until then, at least one adult eagle will always be visible on camera. The pair takes turns incubating the egg or eggs, giving each other time to hunt. That means plenty of eagle activity for viewers in the weeks ahead. Adults move very carefully while tending their clutch, gently turning the eggs and keeping them warm with a special brood patch — an area of bare skin that helps transfer body heat. The DNR also noted that this year’s camera view is different from past seasons. When the EagleCam was set up, the pair had two nests close to each other. To ensure coverage no matter which nest the eagles chose, the camera was placed high enough to view both. The pair ultimately selected the nest farther away and at eye level with the camera, which means there is no overhead view this season and the eggs cannot be seen clearly. Officials say they will not disturb the eagles now that incubation has begun, but they remain committed to providing the best possible view throughout the season. You can watch the EagleCam live at www.mndnr.gov/eaglecam or on the DNR’s YouTube page.
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The Red Rock Central School District School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, March 4th, at the Red Rock Central Media Center. On the Agenda a call for the sale of bonds for a Capital Facilities Bond, taking the next step in securing funding for district facility needs. The bond sale process will allow the district to move forward with planned capital improvements. Board members will also reviewed and approve updates to the Director of Building and Grounds job description, reflecting adjustments to responsibilities within the district’s facilities and maintenance operations. Board members will go into a closed session for the purpose of labor negotiations.
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Riverfest Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5th at 5pm at the AG Builders conference room. If you are interested in participating, volunteering, or helping to make Riverfest 2026 a success you are encouraged to come to the meeting. Riverfest is June 12th through the 14th with the celebration kicking off on Monday, June 8th with the crowning of Miss Riverfest at the BARC.