Windom Police Department reported in their weekly citizen report, 87 calls in the week of May 4th to May 10th. Officers handled 5 Citizen Complaints, had 14 Directed Patrols, worked 2 Civil Disputes, had 4 calls dealing with animals, and conducted 19 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report, click on link below.
Windom Police Department Weekly Citizens Report
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Windom residents, TODAY is your chance to help shape the future of Windom Area schools. The Windom School District is holding a bond referendum vote on a $27.5 million proposal aimed at improving fine arts and athletic facilities. District leaders say the investment would enhance opportunities for students and support long-term educational goals. Polls will be open today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Windom Community Center. School officials are urging community members to take part, reminding voters that their voices matter. Whether you support or oppose the measure, casting your ballot helps shape the direction of local education.
VOTING TODAY 11am to 8pm Windom Community Center
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Today’s meetings include the Windom Planning Commission Meeting at a special time of 8:01pm due to the School Election. There will be three zoning applications for review, discussion and recommendations as action items.
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A new art exhibit titled Transitions opens this Sunday at the Cottonwood County Historical Society located at 812 Fourth Avenue in Windom. The public is invited to a free reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Remick Gallery, with light refreshments provided. The show features over 20 works by Vicki Beckendorf, exploring themes of human resilience and climate change. The exhibit runs through August 30th and is funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. For details, call the museum at 507-831-1134.
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The Windom City Council met on May 6th and approved a major technological upgrade for the city’s Electric Department. Council members voted to accept a bid from Tantalus for a full deployment of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure—or AMI—system, at a cost of just over $767,000. Electric Utility Manager Jason Sykora says the new AMI system will replace existing electric meters and offer two-way communication, improving efficiency and service. While only electric meters will be replaced, the upgrade will also benefit the water department by enabling data collection through the electricity system. The AMI system allows remote disconnects, real-time power monitoring, outage alerts, and more. It’s a significant improvement over the current setup installed in 2014, which requires city staff to drive around to collect meter data. Although the project exceeds the $650,000 originally budgeted, the difference will be covered by the Electric Reserve Fund. Also, at the meeting with Mayor Hilary Mathis recommendation, the Council approved the re-appointment of two members to the Windom Area Health Board of Directors. Rick Fredrickson and Dan Ortmann, both of whom recently completed terms on the board and have agreed to serve again were reappointed with new terms running from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2030, following a recent by-law change that extended board terms to five years. There is no fiscal impact associated with the appointments.
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