Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 26 calls from February 23rd to March 1st . Deputies received several reports of scam, responded to a suspicious person in downtown Jackson, 2 suspicious people in the Jackson Medical Center parking lot, and Suspicious activity in Alpha and in Delafield. Deputies delt with a juvenile issue, a noise complaint and a civil dispute. A deputy and the Brewster Fire Department were paged to a train engine fire near Brewster. Crews were on scene for about 10 minutes and deputies responded to a report of a water main break in Jackson, the Water Department was notified. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report February 23rd to March 1st
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The Windom City Council approved an increase in retirement benefits for members of the Windom Fire Relief Association during its meeting on Tuesday. The council considered an action memo requesting authorization to raise the annual benefit from 33-hundred dollars to 4-thousand dollars per firefighter, per year of service. Fire Chief Ben Derickson told the council the request is based on strong investment performance by the Relief Association. He explained the pension fund is driven entirely by investment returns and is designed to support current members. Derickson noted the association reviews its investments at least quarterly and said the fund is more than able to support the increase without creating a shortfall. Council members discussed how the increase compares to other communities, but emphasized that Windom’s benefit level is determined by its own investment performance. It was also pointed out the increase would not require additional taxpayer dollars. According to information presented to the council, even with the proposed increase to 4-thousand dollars per year of service, the association remains fully funded. The last benefit adjustment was approved in 2024. Following discussion, the council unanimously approved the request to increase the annual benefit for retired firefighters.
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Residents in the community will soon have the chance to learn how to better respond during emergencies. The Windom Police Department is hosting a Critical Incident Training session for the public on April 4th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This free training will take place at the Windom Community Center, in Room 120, located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive. The event is open to all residents, and no registration is required. During the training, participants will learn several important skills, including how to respond during critical incidents and emergencies. Officers will also explain the different roles of first responders and civilians during emergency situations. Organizers say the goal is to help community members understand how they can assist responders and what actions to take to stay safe. The training will also help participants gain the confidence to share this information with others. Anyone with questions can contact the Windom Police Department. Officials say the event is designed to help strengthen community awareness and preparedness when critical incidents occur.
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Can anyone out there tell me if we are saying March came in like a Lion or a Lamb? I mean, what is up with Mother Nature??? I’m putting all my March weather folklore aside and just going to wait out the results. All I know is SPRING is officially only 14 days away!!! I am so excited I just can’t hide it!!! Guess what day it is today??? National Oreo Day!! Yum! It’s also national Dentist Day, which I have a broken tooth that I really need to get in touch with someone that can fix it… Good reminder for me today! I have sigh because it is National Unplugged Day AND National Employee Appreciation Day… I appreciate ALL our small but mighty staff but I am afraid they may have all unplugged already and they may not get the memo that they are AWESOME!!! Get out enjoy this weather because who knows what is in-store… I think it is because the Farmers Almanac is going to not be printed anymore, which just blows my mind!!! BUT like I said 14 days till SPRING!!! Go with it and enjoy!!!