Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 57 calls in the week of May 18th to May 24th. Deputies conducted 18 Civil Processes, responded to 3 Animal Calls, investigated 2 Suspicious Activities , and made 11 Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking link below.
Weekly Citizen Report May 18th-24th
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported 18 Calls from May 23rd to May 26th. Deputies responded to a disturbance at Fish Lake, a disturbance at an apartment complex in Jackson, a disturbance in Heron Lake, and to Robertson Park for a domestic disturbance. The Lakefield Ambulance, Lakefield Fire Dept., Lakefield PD, and deputies responded to a one vehicle accident with injuries on Okabena Road west of Lakefield and assisted with traffic control with the Memorial Day parade in Jackson. For a full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department click on link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report May 23rd to May 26th
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Windom Police Department reported in their weekly citizen report, 112 calls in the week of May 18th to May 24th. Officers handled 1 Civil Dispute and 1 Citizen Complaint, had 17 Directed Patrols, responded to 2 Disturbances and 1 noise complaint and conducted 34 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, click on link below.
Windom Police Department May 18th– 24th
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Hospitals and health care professionals from the southwest corner of Minnesota were among those celebrated this week at the Minnesota Hospital Association’s (MHA) 2025 Spring Innovation Forum, recognizing innovation, patient care quality, and workforce leadership across the state. Windom Area Health, Madelia Health, and Sanford Tracy Medical Center, were among those from the region receiving top honors in multiple categories.
Highlights from the region include:
- Windom Area Health received recognition in Social Media and Digital Engagement (Cam Kaleda and Brady L. Kerkman) and Nursing Assistant Excellence (Johanna Peterson).
- Madelia Health’s Jodi Ulmen was celebrated for Clinical/Quality Innovation.
- Sanford Tracy Medical Center’s Stacy Barstad was recognized with the MHA Committee Stewardship Leadership award.
These awards underscore the dedication of southwest Minnesota’s rural health care institutions and professionals, who continue to serve their communities with innovation, compassion, and a commitment to quality care. MHA President and CEO, Rahul Koranne praised all recipenents by saying, “The health care professionals honored this week are vital to the strength of our communities. Their leadership and excellence ensure Minnesotans receive the care they deserve.”
Full Press Release:
2025 Spring Awards Press Release (1)
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I have to take a moment to apologize for a story I did yesterday that was for a meeting MnDot was holding on June 4th… There is no meeting, there is absolutely no explanation as to why last years meeting made it into my “upcoming meetings” list! It was totally my bad… I should know better than to try to work when I am tired… What’s the expression overworked underpaid but blessed beyond measure… So DO NOT put Tuesday June 4th on your calendars… Because in 2025 June 4th is a Wednesday AND there is no meeting!!! Thanks for extending me a little grace in my major “I really do not know why” moment…
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