Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 51 calls in the week of April 12th to April 18th.. Deputies conducted 11 Civil Processes, 2 Concerns for Welfare, 2 Predatory Offender Checks. Deputies responded to 1 Domestic Assault, 1 Verbal Domestic and 1 animal call. Deputies investigated 1 Suspicious Activity and 1 Suspicious Vehicle, 1 Fraud and conducted 3 Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
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The Redwood County Sheriff’s Department reported on the 17th at approximately 8:45am a Buick Enclave driven by Elijah Munoz, was traveling northbound on Camp Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle while approaching the intersection of 290th Street. The vehicle entered the east-side ditch before continuing into a nearby field where it rolled and finally came to rest on its tires. The driver was transported to the hospital with what was described as minor injuries. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Milroy First Responders, the Milroy Fire Department, and North Ambulance. The incident remains under investigation.
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The Windom Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on April 16 at approximately 5:37 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 60 and 6th Street in Windom. Authorities say a 2020 Subaru Forester, driven by a Lakefield woman, and a 2012 Chevy Equinox, driven by a New Ulm man, were both traveling northbound on Highway 60. The Equinox rear-ended the Forester as traffic stopped for a red light. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. Both drivers were injured in the crash.
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The Cottonwood County Historical Society will host a historical presentation on Monday evening April 27th at 7pm exploring a little-known chapter of the region’s past. Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul will present “The Not-So Invisible Nation: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s” at the museum located at 812 4th Avenue in Windom. Light refreshments will be served as this interesting program will examine the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan in southwest Minnesota during the 1920s. Klan activity in southwest Minnesota began around 1922, peaked in 1924, and had largely disappeared by 1927. During that time, the organization’s presence included cross burnings as well as rallies, parades, picnics, meetings and guest speakers. The presentation will explore what drew local residents to the organization, why it gained traction in the region, and what led to its relatively quick decline. Organizers say the topic remains an often overlooked part of local history that deserves closer examination. For more information about the program, contact the Cottonwood County Historical Society at 507-831-1134.
Press Release – Anita Gaul 2026 Presentation
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 21 at the Jackson County Courthouse, handling routine business and holding a public hearing on a proposed shotgun ordinance. Commissioners approved a lease agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture Service Center, and an appointment to the Red Rock Rural Water System board. The board also approved amendments to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council bylaws, annual gravel and bituminous quotes, and a proposal for 2026 magnesium chloride road surface stabilization. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance limiting the type of firearms that may be used to hunt deer within Jackson County. Following the hearing, commissioners approved the ordinance after discussion. The meeting also included committee and board reports before adjournment. Commissioners then convened as the Drainage Authority with commissioners approving more than $1.87 million in claims, adopted proclamations recognizing National County Government Month and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and approved a tax abatement for a new housing project in Christiania Township. A conditional use permit for a resort development near Round Lake was also approved.
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