Windom Police Department released the following Release on Friday Afternoon. On November 20th, Eduardo Rodriquez aged 49, of Windom was arrested in relation to a string of thefts. A day prior to arrest a search warrant was obtained, and stolen items were located with Eduardo’s residence. On the day of the arrest, it was reported to the Windom Police Department that a vehicle had been stolen from a local Windom resident as well as a home burglary. (Eduardo was in custody at time of report) On the 21st a second search warrant was obtained, and more stolen items were in Eduardo’s residence as well as documentation for the vehicle that had been stolen. The vehicle currently is still outstanding. Eduardo is currently being held for the following charges: 2nd Degree Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft of Property, Felon Convicted Crime of Violence- Firearm Violation, Possess Ammo/Any Firearm-Previous Felony Conviction, and Receiving Stolen Property. On the 22nd at 11:32am, Windom Police Department handled a two vehicle non-injury accident causing minor damage at McDonald’s.
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday. The Commissioners approved a request to enter into a cost sharing agreement with the City of Mountain Lake to purchase one Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon System on County State Access Highway 1. The sign will be situated at a crosswalk on County Road 1 that leads to the Munson Field Athletic Complex. This is a crosswalk that is used heavily by kids that are heading to and from practice and other events and it is important to make sure motorists are aware. The signs have solar powered LED lights that are activated when someone pushes the button prior to walking across the Highway. The estimated cost of the sign is $10,615 plus installation. Cottonwood County and the City of Mt Lake will be splitting the cost. The City of Mt Lake will take charge of the upkeep and maintenance of the sign once installed. Also discussed and approved in Mt Lake were signs for Church and Businesses. The Commissioners approved to allow a maximum of one sign per church on County Roads 27, 29 and 1 in Mt Lake. Signs are paid for by businesses. Signs for the School and Athletic Complex were also approved to remain. Leslie Anderson, James Haler, John Smith and Bruce Gundermann were appointed to the Red Rock Water System Board of Commissioners and the agreement between County of Cottonwood and Law Enforcement Labor Services Inc No. 144 (Deputies and 346 (Jailers/Dispatchers) effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026 was approved.
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Meetings today include:
- Windom Area Health Governing Board of Directors at 5:30pm in the Large Conference Room at the Hospital.
- Windom Area School Board’s Work Session Meeting at 6:30pm in the City Council Chambers. This meeting can be viewed Live at Media SB22 on YouTube.
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A Snowmobile Safety Hybrid Class will be held in Slayton on December 14th from 9am to Noon. According to instructor Bradley Schwiegert, students must pre-register by calling 507-360-8144 or emailing bsschweigert@centurytel.net . You must provide the following information when registering. Students full name, Age and Parent/Guardian name and contact information. You must be 11 years of age before December 14th to be eligible to take this class. Parent/Guardian is required to attend the first part of class (approx. 30 mins) to complete paperwork. Students will participate in small group activities, incident review, a review of laws, operation and proper equipment and then an online course review. After the classroom session, the students will participate in the snowmobile familiarization and the riding course.
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