Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported 50 calls in the week of September 5th to the 11th. A full listing of all calls is available by clicking on link below.
Jackson County Sheriff Report September 5th-11th
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The next step has been taken with Windom City Mayor Dominic Jones submitting a letter of request of assistance with as he opened in the letter, “Two important issues with Highway 60/US 71 as it passes through our community”. The request is for the involvement of Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger, MN DOT Headquarters. Jones laid out the situation with backup paperwork and stated, “We believe that the avenues for resolution have been exhausted and fall on deaf ears through the District 7 office.” On a personal note… I totally agree with the part of letter that states, “the City has tried to be a good partner with MnDot through participation in the highway corridor study, granting easements for MnDOT work, responding to information requests and willing to listen to options and alternatives. To many this price increase has the appearance of retaliation toward the City of Windom for not going along with District 7’s plans for the restriping of the highway.” To me, it is simple… When the City of Windom held their Public Meeting and the People of Windom took the time to stand up and respectfully decline the mess that MnDOT was trying to place us in. It was their request for Municipal Consent on the re-striping and traffic signal replacement. At this time, the City Council voted to approve the proposed reasonable shared cost of up to $177,000 of the traffic light replacement project and to reject the 3-lane restriping through town and requested that the 4-lane configuration be restored on Highway 60/US Highway 71 South of the Highway 62/ 6th Street intersection. The “oh by the way, NOW your cost is going to be $420,000” sure appears to be retaliation against this little town because we stood strong and used our voices when it counted. There just isn’t an ounce of belief in me that doesn’t lean this way. When you make a deal and it is voted on and understood, even when upgrades or prices change you should be grandfathered into the price agreed upon. You don’t just change your mind. As the Department of Transportation, you HAVE to know what is happening and what upgrades are coming. I am glad that Mayor Dominic Jones sent the letter with full support from not only the Windom City Council but of our Representatives and surrounding communities. More times than not, small towns take the hits time and time again, but this is too much. It is time for it to stop. I can’t wait to see what happens next…
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Cottonwood County Landfill will be accepting Clean and Empty Pesticide Containers for Recycling on Tuesday September 17th from 9am to Noon. All Pesticide Containers that are free of any pesticides inside or outside of container will be accepted. Please remove and discard all caps, lids and labels then triple or pressure rinse the containers. For more information call County Solid Waste Officer Donna at 507-831-3781.
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It’s Friday the 13th… Hopefully your day isn’t being overtaken by the dark cloud of doom!!! Just remember to avoid black cats and ladders!!! Today is also National Positive Thinking Day, BLAME SOMEONE ELSE Day AND Hug your Boss Day… That is A LOT for today… So let me lay it out for you… Do whatever you want today! Be positive while blaming your co-workers, family members or friends! AND when you are being held accountable for your actions, just lean in and Hug your Boss!!! Whether your Boss is your parent or your financial life line… A Hug can change everything. Give it a try and let me know how it goes for you! hahahaha