The Windom Police Department reported a non-injury minor damage accident on the 1st in the Family Dollar lot. Officers also took a report of a hit and run also on the 1st to a 2017 GMC Terrain Sport Utility Vehicle. The reporting party stated there was damage to rear hatch door while parked in Windom he was not sure if it happened at Good Samaritan Lot or Ace Hardware lot. At approximately 10:41pm on the 1st an officer on patrol on Hwy 60 near 15th Street observed suspicious driving conduct of a pickup. After initiating a traffic stop and investigation an arrest was made of a 41-year-old Duluth male for 3rd Degree DWI and Carrying a Pistol While Under Influence, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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The Windom Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate the season at Christmas by Candlelight, happening Thursday, December 11th, in beautiful downtown Windom. The event runs from 4 until 7 p.m. and offers a festive evening for the whole family. Downtown shops will be open late with holiday specials, while Christmas caroling fills the streets to add to the seasonal atmosphere. Santa’s reindeer will be in town from 4 to 6:30 p.m., and Santa Claus, along with Elfie, will be greeting visitors during a meet-and-greet at Shannon Lynn’s Floral and Boutique, which will also feature a hot cocoa bar. The Parade of Lights will line up between 6 and 6:30 p.m., with the parade to follow shortly afterward. A residential and business lighting contest will also be part of the celebration. Christmas by Candlelight is sponsored by Toro. Families are encouraged to bring their holiday spirit and enjoy a cozy, sparkling evening in downtown Windom. For more information, visit windomchamber.com or contact the Windom Area Chamber of Commerce.
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At its December 2nd meeting, the Windom City Council discussed whether the city should allow data centers within city limits and asked the Planning Commission to study the issue and make a recommendation. City officials noted that while very large data centers often locate in major metro areas, smaller facilities, using between 10 and 50 megawatts of power, are increasingly looking at smaller communities that have available electric infrastructure. That trend presents potential economic development opportunities for cities like Windom. The discussion comes after the city worked with a data center developer in 2024 on a project located just outside city limits. While several sites inside Windom were considered, City Code currently does not address data centers as a permitted or conditional use in any zoning district. The council also referenced past economic development efforts, including a previously identified “shovel-ready” data center site in the North Windom Industrial Park and earlier EDA goals focused on attracting a data center. Officials emphasized that the city prefers potential sites within Windom’s municipal electric service territory, so any revenue generated would benefit local ratepayers. Following the discussion, Councilwoman Jenny Quade noted that the council is recommending the Planning Commission review data center permitting and land use considerations, and then provide guidance to the council on whether data centers should be allowed in Windom and under what conditions. The Planning Commission’s future recommendation would help inform updates to City Code and provide clarity for economic development inquiries moving forward.
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The Economic Development Authority of Windom will be meeting today at Noon in the Windom City Council Chambers.
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The Windom Area School Board of Education will be meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers. Meeting can be viewed live at Media SB22 on YouTube.
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Jeffers City Council that was scheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall has been postponed to Monday, December 15th at 7 p.m.
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City of Windom Planning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday December 9th at 7pm.
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The 2026 Riverfest Committee will be meeting on Wednesday December 10th at 5pm at Jack Slades. Anyone interested is invited to join the committee for planning and preparation sessions. For more information e-mail riverfest56101@gmail.com
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