Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 48 calls in the week of November 5th to the 13th . Deputies conducted 11 Civil Processes, had 3 concerns for welfare calls, investigated 2 suspicious activities and 1 suspicious vehicle, and conducted 5 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.
SO Weekly Citizen Report November 5th to 13th
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Windom Police Department reported on the 9th at approximately 5:38pm an officer took a report from a Windom resident that his electric scooter a Segway, ninebot, black and gray that he drives to and from work had been stolen from the HyVee parking lot. The scooter was on the rack, not changed and taken between the hours of 4:30pm and 5:15 pm. He had purchased the scooter from a private party for $250. On the 10th at 8:23pm an officer was called to the McDonalds parking lot for a report of a person slumped over the steering wheel in the parking lot. After investigation and Field Sobriety Tests an arrest was made of a 24-year-old Westbrook male for 4th DWI pending the results of the BCA urine test. An officer took a report at approximately 11:36am for a damage to vehicle. The reporting party explained that her vehicle had been sitting in the parking lot in the 1400 block of 17th Street for a few days last time she drove was a few days earlier in the week. The passenger side of her 2003 Olds Alero had been keyed and she believed her gas cap had been cut off, at the time of the report there was no estimate cost of damage. On 11th at approximately 8:30am an officer assisted in the apprehension and detention of a 34-year-old Windom Male for a violation of probation in the 1400 block of 2nd Ave. The male was arrested under the Probation Violation without incident. An officer received a report of a possible drunk driver at approximately 11:10pm. The officer located and observed the vehicle turn from 3rd Ave onto Bonnie Street and it braked hard and then started to back up towards the Officers squad car. The vehicle then shifted back into drive and continued on Bonnie Street. After an initiated traffic stop and investigation, an arrest was made of a 25-year-old Golden Valley MN male for DUI, pending results of the BCA Urine test.
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Superintendent of Windom Area Schools released the following Press Release yesterday, it stated- A two year agreement has been reached between the Windom School Board and Education Minnesota, Windom (EMW). Several contractual items were discussed throughout the negotiations process. Some of the highlights include a 4.85% increase in salary the first year, a 4.1% increase in the second year, an increase in the district’s contribution to health insurance, and three personal days for all teachers. This equates to a 10.75% increase in total benefits and salary.
Typically, school employees do not receive 10%+ increases. Historically, the total package agreements are in the 6-8% range for two-year contracts. There are several factors that were considered this year. First of all, inflation and the cost of living has affected all. Secondly, school districts received additional funding as a result of decisions made by the Minnesota legislature last spring. This includes additional revenue on the basic formula as well as additional revenue in categorical aid such as special education cross-subsidy, library aid, and compensatory revenue.
“We were fortunate to be able to pass along a portion of the additional revenue to our staff while maintaining our commitment to fiscal responsibility,” said Frank.
“I appreciate the board members and EMW negotiators who spent hours discussing the contract terms and identifying solutions that met the goals of both parties. Contract negotiations are a vital part of maintaining our local education system, and require healthy conflict, understanding, and stamina. I’m pleased that we were able to come to an agreement while maintaining good relationships throughout the process.”
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Reserve will be holding the 41st Annual Pioneerland Sportsman Show November 25th and 26th at the Jackson County Central High School located at 1128 N Highway in Jackson. Admission to the show is $5 for everyone 16 and older. Kids under 16 are free but MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an Adult to get in. There will be over 125 different tables and an uniformed armed guard on premises 24 hours per day. The public is invited to come buy, sell, trade or just browse the selection of guns, knives, hunting and accessories. Concessions will be available for purchase. Saturday November 25th from 9am-5pm and Sunday November 26th from 9am to 3pm. For more information and reservations call Nathan Peterson at 605-261-4330 or email Pioneergunshow@gmail.com
