Windom Police Department reported on the 7th at 10:14am an officer received a report regarding a sexual assault. After investigation, a 41-year-old male of Windom was arrested and charged with Count 1 Criminal Sexual Conduct- 3d Degree Penetration- Felony for on October 4th in the City of Windom,
engaging in non-consensual sexual penetration with a person at least 16 but under 18 years of age, and the male was more than 36 months older than Complainant and was in position of authority over the Complainant.
Count 2- Criminal Sexual Conduct- 5th Degree-Penetration- Non-consensual- Felony for engaging in non-consensual sexual penetration with a person at least 16 but under the age of 18.
Count 3- Tattooing Individual Under 18, a Gross Misdemeanor for performing a tattoo on an individual under age 18 without the individual’s parent or legal guardian’s consent.
Also, on the 7th at 3:40am an officer took a report of a Theft from Kwik Trip. During investigation, the officer identified a 41-year-old male and 38-year-old female from photographs and transaction records. Numerous items totaling approximately $100 were suspected of being stolen. This matter is under investigation.
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BINGO IS BACK at the BARC, Tuesday, October 15th. Doors open at 6 and Play begins at 6:30. BINGO is being sponsored by State Farm, Stacie Sanow Agency. This Fundraiser for the BARC allows players to enter prior to the start of each game. Remember CASH ONLY. $1 per card per game and only people 18 or older may participate as a player. Concessions are available for purchase too! Come join the Fun at the BARC West Gym located at 1012 5th Ave
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The Windom Women of Today Red Cross Blood Drive that was held on the 9th at the Windom Community Center collected 51 units of Whole Blood. There were 8 Power Red donors collecting 15 productive products. For a total of 66 Valuable Units. According to Windom Women of Today President, Monica Mueller, stated the Red Cross Goal was 70 units so they were just 4 shy of reaching their goal, but she stressed that every unit is appreciated and desperately needed to help save lives. Especially with all the hurricanes hundreds of blood drives had to be canceled. Mueller went on to say that the Red Cross loves to come to Windom, because of all the loyal donors. They have actually scheduled an extra blood drive for the Windom Community on December 30th. Normally the Windom Women of Today host 4 drives a year but this year there will be five so mark your calendars! Mueller hopes that with family members coming home for the holidays they will all come and give the gift of life. On behalf of Red Cross and Windom Women of Today they want to send out a sincere thank-you for taking the time to donate and save lives. First Time Donor was Sandy Smedsrud and Milestone Donors were Joanne Kaiser 10 gallons, Patricia White 13 gallons and Sharon Jenniges 14 gallons.
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There will once again be a Veteran’s Day Program on November 11th at 9:30am in the Blue Gym at the Windom Area Middle/High School. This program will be hosted by Windom Schools in conjunction with the Windom American Legion Post 206. Students will participate in the program by singing, playing instruments, and doing the flag presentation. This is open to the public. Help honor Veterans who are responsible for the making America the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.
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It’s National Spread Joy Day. This is an opportunity to shift the tone of life through newsfeeds, social media, and in person from negativity to joy. Go out and surprise friends or relatives with a simple gift or uplifting message. The main objective is just to make others happy. This day was initiated in response to the escalating negative thinking and hatred observed on social media, in our news, and in politics to effect proactive change in our communities. We can spread happiness if we concentrate more on the good, which is the whole being of National Spread Joy Day!