Windom Police Department reported on a Fleeing on Foot incident on Tuesday at approximately 8pm. An Officer attempted to arrest a 30 year old Mt Lake male on a warrant for Fleeing in the 90th block of 5th Street. After an attempt to talk to the male, the officer explained to the male suspect that he had a misdemeanor warrant and that the bail was $1,000. The male eventually took off down the river. Officers yelled at the male suspect and told him he would be getting another charge for fleeing. The male swam to the other side of the river and traveled on foot into the wooded area near Mayflower park. Officers were unable to locate him. The matter will be reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office.
There were two reports on On May 11.th At approximately 10:30am a Windom Police Officer was requested to assist probation with a possible violation of probation. After investigation, an arrest was made of a 28-year-old Butterfield male for violation of his release conditions on his felony charges.
Then at approximately 11:15 am Windom Officers were called to a one vehicle accident. A 2015 ICRP 3000 Yellow Bus, owned by Palmer Bus Finance Management Inc from North Mankato was left unattended and rolled south on 4th Ave. A curb had stopped the bus. No injuries were reported and there was no one on the bus at the time. Minor damage with one panel of glass broken from swivel door on bus.
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The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office had two separate reports of theft on May 10th. In the City of Jeffers Deputies took a report of Catalytic Converters being stolen from vehicles that were sitting in the field. Also reported were two trucks sitting at Metal Land Farmers Coop in Westbrook had their Catalytic Converters stolen. The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone that sees any suspicious activity to report it immediately. These incidents remain under investigation.
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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Board will meet this morning at 9:00am in the Jackson County Government East Cafeteria 402 White Street, Door #7, Jackson, MN 56143
The board meeting will be available through “GoToWebinar” program. Please register for Regular DVHHS Board Meeting – Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6100605505197842447 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar via computer and/or phone.
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The Sons of Norway Stavanger Lodge 1-538 will hold their next meeting on Thursday May 19th at 6pm at the Cottonwood County Historical Society, located at 812 4th Ave in Windom. The May meeting will begin with a potluck supper with the program following at 7pm. The 17th of May marks Norway’s declaration of independence and is an annual celebration of the 1814 signing of Norway’s constitution and independence from Sweden. The program will be presented by Betty Jean Kauffman, a retired teacher in Mountain Lake. She will be sharing her journey and connections made from her Norwegian Forest Cat. The public is invited to attend free of charge and guests are always welcome. If you need more information please contact Harvey Pedersen at 507-445-3188 or Bonnie Frederickson at 507-370-2850.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks that people avoid disturbing or touching deer fawns, which are born around this time of year.
Most fawns are born in mid-May to mid-June, and fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks of life. Instead, they remain still to avoid being seen. During these times, fawns are learning critical survival skills from their mothers but are often left on their own while their mothers forage watchfully nearby.
Be assured deer fawns are likely fine even if they look abandoned or fragile. Even if the fawn is known to be wounded or abandoned due to car strike or animal attack, do not transport it until you talk to a wildlife rehabilitator. For more information about what to do if you find fawns or other species of baby wild animals, visit the DNR website (mndnr.gov/Eco/Nongame/Rehabilitation/Orphaned-Wildlife.html).
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Mountain Lake Public Schools are winding down but not slowing down according to Superintendent, Bill Strom. From concerts to Senior Trip to the 6th Grade Softball game verses staff to Baccalaureate to Graduation Mountain Lake Public Schools are ending the year in style. There will be 47 students graduating this year. The school has recently hired seven new employees and Strom reported that there are lots of summer recreational opportunities available including Little League, T-Ball, Volleyball Camp, Basketball Camp, Golf Camp, Wrestling Camp and Football Camp. Strom stated there are Cooperative Summer Science & Technology Camps available also. A summer Academy will be held from June 13th through the 30th for grades Kindergarten to 8th grade. If you would like to learn more about upcoming activities and opportunities at Mt Lake Public Schools you can access them by going to their website or by calling the main office.
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The Windom Area School Board announced after interviews conducted by the board, New Superintendent Jamie Frank and New Elementary Principal Dane Neilsen at their meeting on Monday, Tyson Walker, was named Windom Area Elementary School’s New Assistant Principal. Walker had been the Principal at Butterfield-Odin School District since 2017. Walker will begin his duties with Windom School District starting July 1st.
The Board also accepted the resignation of Windom Area Middle High School Assistant Principal, Jessica Carbo. This position has been posted