The blizzard warning continues through noon today with total accumulations up to 20 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible with widespread blowing snow significantly reducing visibility.
The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511.
KDOM will continue to announce changing weather conditions and closings and cancellations. You can also find the complete list on our web page: windom radio.com under the weather announcements tab.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 21st at 6:34am The Heron Lake Police Department responded to a report of a stolen 2013 Chrysler Pacifica from in front of the Community Center. A 2013 Chrysler Town & Country van that was used as a transportation van at the Best Western in Bloomington was found running/abandoned in the next parking stall. It was determined to have been stolen earlier in the morning from the Bloomington Best Western. Blue Earth County responded to a driving complaint on the 2013 Pacifica which was reported to be travelling at a high rate of speed on MN 60 nearing Mankato. The Pacifica was eventually stopped in Mankato after a high speed chase. A 25-year-old male from Rosemount who was the only occupant in the stolen Pacifica was arrested. He also had an active warrant for his arrest in Dakota County. Jackson County Deputies assisted Jackson Ambulance with two separate calls in the 11am hour and responded to a juvenile issue in the evening.
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A Nationwide warrant was issued for Luis Fernando McKibben aged 68 from Windom for first and second degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under the age of 13 on February 13th. This stems from a report of sexual assault of a minor to the Windom Police Department. The victim reported numerous instances of sexual assault by McKibben from September 2018 to October 2021 that took place while McKibben babysat for the victim and their siblings. Upon conviction McKibben could face for the first degree charge a maximum of 30 years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine. The Second degree charge carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and/or a $35,000 fine.
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The Windom Area Health Foundation has announced that Scholarships are now open for applications! Scholarships are being offered to local students who are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. Deadline to apply for scholarships is April 7th at 11:59pm.For more information you can go to Windom Area Health Webpage and click on About Us and then Foundation-donations.