Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 25 calls from January 9th to the 13th. Deputies assisted other agencies with 9 transferred calls, medical, traffic accidents, and vehicle assists. The Jackson Fire Department and Deputies were paged to a residence in Jackson after sparks were seen coming from a radiator inside the home. No fire was started by the sparks. A Deputy responded to a report of a Hit & Run in Jackson that several mailboxes were hit by a vehicle which left the scene. The MN Sheriff’s Association has an annual MSA Scholarship program each year. The MSA recognizes the importance of schooling and training to prepare individuals for the noble career of law enforcement. It also recognizes that some candidates need outside help in meeting the costs of a college education. The membership of the MSA provides financial support through the form of student scholarships each year in the amount of $2,000. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Keenan Ambrose, a current part-time Jailer at the Sheriff’s Office and student in the Alexandria Technical College Law Enforcement Program, was awarded one of these scholarships. The Sheriff’s Office congratulates Keenan on his well-deserved scholarship!
A full listing of Jackson County calls can be found by clicking link below.
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Every two seconds in America someone needs blood. Your blood donation can help save lives. Please consider giving the gift of life. Windom High School is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday January 17th from 9am – 2pm. You can schedule an appointment by going to https://www.redcrossblood.org/
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MEETINGS Tuesday, January 15th
Murray County Board of Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday, January 17th 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. https://murraycountymn.com/.
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91569319831?pwd=UXFDQ3VuRUlSSGhTczFrTGt0QzJGZz09 Meeting ID: 915 6931 9831
Passcode: 402764 Phone #: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority meets Tuesday January 17that 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners 9:00am on Tuesday January 17th at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
Mountain Lake Public School Board will meet on Tuesday, January 16th at 5:30pm at the school located at 450 12th Street in Room
St. James City Council will meet Tuesday, January 16th at 5:30 pm at St. James City Hall – Council Chambers . Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of St James’s YouTube Channel.
Windom City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, January 16th at 6:30pm in the City Council Chambers
Mt Lake City Council will be meeting Tuesday, January 16th at 5:45pm in Mt Lake City Hall.
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More than 40% of Minnesota homes have dangerously high radon levels. That concerns health officials, because radon — an odorless, colorless radioactive gas — is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Together with public health organizations across the country, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the American Cancer Society, A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation and the American Lung Association urge homeowners and renters alike to test their home for radon in January, during National Radon Action Month.
“The only way to know if your home has high radon levels is to test, but only about 1% or 2% of Minnesota homes are tested annually,” said Dr. Brooke Cunningham, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. “Another concern is that, although radon occurs throughout the state, there are notable disparities in where the testing and mitigation are taking place.
MDH expects to send out more than 6,000 kits to health departments and other partners, who will distribute them statewide at low or no cost. Test kits also can be purchased at hardware and home improvement stores or ordered at mn.radon.com. Licensed professionals can conduct testing, too.
“Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in never-smokers,” said Nancy Torrison, executive director of A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation. “We will continue to educate the public about radon testing and mitigation in hopes that one day, Minnesota’s families and homes are safe from this naturally occurring deadly gas.”
In the winter, home heating systems tend to draw in radon gas from the soil, increasing radon levels inside the home. Many Minnesotans also use basements as living spaces, which can increase radon exposure. Renters, especially those in ground or garden level units, should test their homes or ask their landlords to test. Although testing can be done year-round, the best time to test is during the heating season.