The Windom Police Department reported on the 22nd at approximately 10am an officer was advised to respond to the Red-Carpet Inn to take a report of damage done to a 2009 Saturn Vue. The drivers side door had approximately 3 inches of molding broke off. The owner stated that he had just purchased the car the day before and spent the night at the motel. The owner went onto say that the damage was not there when he bought the vehicle. The owner thought he may know did the damage, but it would be very difficult to prove. Damage estimate is pending.
On the 23rd at 756am officers were called to the 600 Block of 3rd Avenue for a report of yelling and items being thrown. A Windom Male was struck by an object. After investigation, a 36-year-old Windom Female was arrested on a Redwood County Warrant. The case is pending a statement form from the male victim at the residence.
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Jackson County Sheriff Department- reported on the 23rd a Deputy responded to an abandoned vehicle in Wilder. Deputies continue to issue “I GOT CAUGHT” vouchers for a free DQ ice cream to kids wearing helmets while riding their bikes. As a reminder it is illegal to dump garbage in City owned dumpsters. At 3:38pm Dispatch received a 911 call from a motorist on I-90 stating a helicopter was hung up on the power line poles east of the Heron Lake exit. Deputies were aware construction crews have been doing maintenance on these poles and will hover within a few feet of the lines. The helicopter was located, and everything was determined to be OK. Later in the evening at approximately 7:25pm Jackson County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Jackson, at 7:53 a deputy responded to a report of an aggressive dog in Jackson and at about 9pm deputies assisted the Jackson Ambulance with a medical.
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Redwood Fall Sheriff’s Department reported on the 22nd at approximately 5pm a 52-year-old male driving a 2011 Chevy Impala from Redwood Falls was in a single vehicle crash. The Driver had a diabetic emergency and lost consciousness behind the wheel. The Impala went through a bean field and ended up in the St Michael Cemetery in Morgan, MN. Approximately five gravestones were damaged and minor damages to the bean field. The vehicle had major damages to the front end and disabled the vehicle. Driver was transported via ambulance to the Redwood hospital due to possible major injuries.
Also, on the 22nd at approximately 6:30pm the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a car vs tree single car accident at Soldiers and Sailors Park. The driver and sole occupant, Dennis Lee Frank, was believed to have sustained serious injuries, however the extent is unknown at this time. Driver was airlifted to North Memorial in Minneapolis for further treatment. Alcohol is believed to be a factor; however, this incident is still under investigation.
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The Murray County Board of Commissioners will meet this morning at 8:30 am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to call in and listen or join via zoom you can find further information on the Murray County Home Page.
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The Striking Out Cancer Event that was held on July 13th was a huge success according to Mary Theesfeld one of the coordinators for the event. There were many different businesses and organizations that helped create a fun and meaningful night. Theesfeld stated that this was a fresh, new event that provided an opportunity to be together to celebrate our survivors and to honor those who have passed away. It was truly a Cottonwood County event with the game between the Pirates and the Mountain Lake Lakers. The Lions Club served approximately 175 meals and it was estimated that there were about 275 people at the park during the game. $4,150.46 was raised through the meal, passing the bucket, Root Beer Floats, Cash Donations and selling baseballs and ribbons. Theesfeld concluded with saying they are hoping to have another similar event next summer.
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The Windom City Council recently took a tour of some of the city owned facilities in our community. KDOM sat down with Council person Jenny Quade and discussed her thoughts on the facilities they toured. Every day for the past week over the Noon Hour we have been featuring stops along the tour. Today we learned about the Arena
It has been a pleasure going on this tour with Councilwoman Jenny Quade. Again KDOM would like to tip our hats to all the City Employees that work so hard to keep our city in such good working order. You are all appreciated.