The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Department responded to a total of 61 calls from October 11th to October 17th. Among the calls were one accident involving injuries, an animal bite, a missing person report, a theft, and a welfare concern. Deputies also responded to two disturbances, two civil disputes, three driving complaints, and reports of a suspicious person, a suspicious vehicle and two traffic stops. Deputies also handled 33 civil processes. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
———————————————————-
The Windom Police Department responded to reports of a theft and a traffic violation over the weekend. On the 16th, just before midnight, an officer patrolling Highway 60 near Kwik Trip observed a vehicle slowing down without working brake lights. The officer followed the vehicle into Kwik Trip and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop and investigation, the officer discovered the driver’s license was suspended, and a records check showed it had been revoked. A 62-year-old Lakefield man was issued a citation for driving after suspension. In a separate incident, on the 17th, shortly before 6 p.m., Windom Police responded to a theft report in the 1500 block of 17th Street. A resident reported that a Humminbird Solix 12 fish finder, valued at approximately $1,500, had been stolen from a boat parked in their yard. According to the report, someone removed the device from its mount after cutting the connecting wires. The resident believed the theft occurred sometime within the previous two weeks. The theft remains under investigation.
———————————————————–
Tuesday- 10/20/26 Meetings
- Murray County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage.
- Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Drainage Authority will meet at 9am at the Jackson County Court House Commissioners Board Room
- The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners will be meeting 9:00am at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
- The Saint James City Council will be meeting on at 5:30pm in Saint James City Hall Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Saint James’s YouTube Channel.
- The Windom City Council will be meeting at 6:30 pm at Windom City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Meetings can be viewed live or anytime on the City of Windom’s YouTube Channel.
————————————————————
The Windom Area Health Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 21st, at 5 p.m. in the Staples Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is a strategic planning session led by Shelby Medina. Dr. Michael Fisher will facilitate the meeting, which is open to the public.
————————————————————
Red Rock Central School Board will be meeting on Wednesday October 21st at 5pm in the Red Rock Central School District Media Center.
————————————————————–
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. That’s a powerful reminder that something as simple as rolling up your sleeve can make a life-changing difference for someone in need. The American Red Cross is encouraging area residents to take a little time out of their busy schedules and give the gift of life at an upcoming blood drive in Windom. The blood drive will be held Wednesday, October 21st, from noon until 6 p.m. at the Windom Community Center, located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive. The event is hosted by the Windom Women of Today. Blood donations are essential for accident victims, cancer patients, people undergoing surgery, and many others who depend on the generosity of donors. We all have busy lives, and it’s easy to think someone else will step up. But the truth is, every donor matters. You never know when the person needing blood could be a friend, a neighbor, or even someone in your own family. As an added thank-you, those who give blood during this drive are eligible to receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email, along with 200 bonus points toward Red Cross Donor Rewards. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code WindomMN, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. It’s a small commitment of your time, but to someone waiting for lifesaving blood, it could mean everything. Make an appointment, roll up your sleeve, and help save a life.