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Windom Police Department reported on the 2nd at approximately 1:51am while out on patrol traveling west on County Road 17 near Lakeview Cemetery, an officer observed a vehicle traveling towards him that was driving over the center line and in the officer’s lane of traffic. After initiating a traffic stop and investigation an arrest was made of a 35-year-old male from Odin for 3rd Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI, with one aggravated factor, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney. Also, on the 2nd at approximately 10:02am a 2008 Chrysler Town N Country driven by a Windom Male was backing out of a driveway in the 600 block of 12th street, when the driver’s foot got stuck on the accelerator. The car drove straight back hitting a tree and causing damage along the driver’s side of the vehicle. The Chrysler began to slow down when it made contact with the house causing some minor damage to the paint and siding. There were no injuries reported.
On the 3rd at approximately 9:06 pm an officer out on patrol observed a vehicle outside of an apartment that belonged to a Windom Male that was known was not to have contact with a female that resided at an apartment in this area. The officer later arrested a 23-year-old Windom Female in the 1900 block of 1st Ave, for Contempt of Court, Violating Release Conditions as the female is not to have contact with her father.
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According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources a wildfire ignited north of Waseca around Noon on Sunday consuming more than 500 acres by late afternoon as it spread across fields and wetlands. Reports say it burned an estimated 1,000 acres before crews gained control Sunday Night. In a statement from Leanne Langeberg, public information officer with the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, there were 12 fire departments that responded to the fire near Waseca, with support from both the DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, two aerial planes were dispatched to lay down fire retardant, and a helicopter was on scene also. Sunday’s weather conditions prompted the first red flag warning of the year in Minnesota. Usually Red Flag warnings aren’t issued until the later part of March but with the unprecedented dry winter with lack of moisture Langeberg stated Minnesota may likely have a more active spring wildfire season this year.
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Tuesday Meetings 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 at 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
- 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.
- Windom City Council meets at special time at 8:05pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers
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As a reminder, coming up tomorrow, Wednesday March 6th, is the monthly test of the Emergency Warning Siren System. The City of Windom has an outdoor warning system and it is tested the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like to learn more about this go to windommn.com
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