Windom Police Department reported on the 24th at approximately 1:19pm, Officers spoke with a Windom Female resident about a found bike on 6th Ave and Fuller Dr. The reporting party stated that the bike was beyond the barrier. The bike described as adult sized blue and silver aluminum “Glendale. was picked up and brought to the Law Enforcement Center. If this is your biket please contact Law Enforcement office. On the 25th at 12:21 pm an officer assisted Murray County with an investigation for Bad Checks, this remains under investigation. At 12:38pm Officers responded to the area in the central part of town for an adult female yelling in the street. After investigation, the adult female was brought to the Law Enforcement Center per probation for a drug test. This case was forwarded to the County Attorney for their review. No arrest was made. Officers spoke with a Family Service representative about an incident that occurred at the ALC School at 12:05 pm. They just wanted this situation documented. At approximately 4:16pm officers were called to a business in town for an out-of-control adult female. After investigation the female was advised to leave and take her belongings with her.
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Jackson County Sheriffs Department reported 15 calls from January 24th to the 25th including a stalled semi and trailer on top of the railroad tracks on Zeh Ave near the Brewster Soybean Plant. Union Pacific Railroad was notified to stop any trains in the area until a tow truck arrived. The semi was eventually moved off the railroad tracks with no incidents or injuries. A deputy responded to a report of vandalism to a vehicle. The vehicle owner stated someone urinated in the car seat, broke a headlight, and jumped on the hood of the vehicle. The matter remains under investigation. A full listing of all calls is available by clicking link below.
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A grant has been given to both Windom and Mountain Lake Cities to help in the fight against trees affected by the emerald ash borer. This grant is meant to assist both cities in the next four years to remove dying trees starting this Spring, and replace said trees within city limits. Windom received $99,700 and Mountain Lake received $72,890. Windom plans to remove 75 Ash Trees and plant 150 replacement trees and Mountain Lake has 52 trees to remove and plans to replace with at least 104 trees.
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County Auditor/Treasurer Donna Torkelson has submitted her resignation effective as of February 16th. County Attorney Nick Anderson stated that the Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be appointing someone to complete the remainder of Torkelson’s term which will be 2026, rather than having a special election.
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There are still appointment slots available in the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Heron Lake Community Center located at 312 10th Street, on Wednesday January 31st from Noon to 6pm. You can schedule an appointment by going to
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Your blood donation can help save lives. Please consider giving the gift of life.