Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 33 calls in the week of December 21st to December 27th. Deputies conducted 3 Civil Processes, 1 Death Investigation, 1 Probation Check, Investigated 1 Terroristic Threat, 1 Theft, 1 Harassment, 3 Suspicious Activities and conducted 4 Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking link below.
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The Windom Police Department reported 95 calls in the week of December 21st to December 27th. Officers had 16 Directed Patrols, 3 Concerns for Welfare, 2 Public Assists, 1 Verbal Only Disturbance, 1 Harassment , 1 Fraud and conducted 41 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, click link below.
Windom Police Dept Weekly Citizen Report 12-21 to 12-27
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Beginning January 1st, 2026, Minnesota business owners will have new protections against business identity theft. The Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office is launching a Business Identity Recovery process designed to help owners whose businesses have been fraudulently created, reactivated, or altered without their permission. Business identity theft can lead to unexpected debts, collection calls, and damaged credit often with few affordable options to fix the problem. Under the new process, affected business owners can report wrongful filings at no cost. The Secretary of State’s Office now has legal authority to investigate and remove illegitimate filings, offering a faster and simpler way to restore accurate business records. Secretary of State Steve Simon says the change comes after years of hearing from frustrated business owners who faced expensive and complicated steps to reclaim their identities. The new law passed with bipartisan support and was signed earlier this year. Minnesota is among the first states in the nation to offer this kind of protection. More information is available through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office under Business Identity Recovery.
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Early voting is now underway for the 2026 Windom School Facility Plan Bond Referendum. Voters may cast their ballot now through Monday, February 9th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windom School District Office, located at 1400 17th Street. Voters should enter through the Middle/High School doors by the flagpole.
Election Day is Tuesday, February 10th, with voting taking place at the Windom Community Center. Windom Public Schools are also offering informational meetings to help residents learn more about the proposed facility plan. A Spanish-language meeting will be held Tuesday, January 20th, and an English-language meeting Wednesday, January 28th, both in the Nest at the Middle/High School. Community members may also contact Superintendent Jamie Frank to schedule a one-on-one meeting for themselves, their business, or their organization. Complete details about the bond referendum can be found at windom.k12.mn.us. Windom Public Schools encourage residents to be informed and exercise their right to vote. Whether your vote is yes or no, the only way your voice is heard is by casting a ballot.
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