Minnesota State Patrol reported on the 27th a two vehicle injury accident at 6:56pm on Highway 71 and Highway 60 in Cottonwood County. According to the report, a 2006 Chevy HHR driven by an 89-year-old male from Windom was attempting to cross Highway 60 when it collied with a 2023 Peterbilt Semi driven by a 21-year-old male from Hawarden IA who was traveling Eastbound on Highway 60 at the time of the accident. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and the driver of the Chevy was transported to Windom Area Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Outside agencies assisting were Windom Fire and Ambulance, Windom Police Department and Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Windom Area Health Governing Board met March 23rd, with a positive long-term outlook highlighted by a growing vision to become a teaching hospital. In an interview on KDOM’s Kalediscope, Chief Nursing Officer Landon Johnson says that effort is already underway.
Johnson says the goal is not only to educate future healthcare professionals—but to expose them to the impact of rural medicine.
He says students often come in with limited expectations—but leave impressed by the level of care and services available locally.
Johnson adds the program could also help recruit future providers to the area.
Windom Area Health is already hosting medical students, nurse practitioner students, and nursing students from across the region—many on a weekly basis. Financially, the board reported a mixed month. February saw an operating loss of about 382-thousand dollars due to lower outpatient volumes. However, the hospital remains strong overall, reporting a year-to-date positive margin of roughly 350-thousand dollars, outperforming budget expectations. In other updates, Windom Area Health will soon be featured in a nationwide public television documentary focused on rural healthcare, and preparations are underway for the next fiscal year budget.
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Tickets are now on sale for one of the most fun and energetic events of the spring season in Windom. Prairie Arts Continuum is bringing the hit musical Mamma Mia! to the stage at the Business, Arts & Recreation Center. Known for its high-energy music and feel-good story featuring the songs of ABBA, the production promises a lively night of entertainment for audiences of all ages. Show dates are set for April 16th, 17th, and 18th at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on April 19th at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are available now, with adults just $18 if purchased by April 8th. After that date, tickets will be $20. Youth tickets for ages 15 and under are $15. Tickets can be purchased at the BARC office, located at 1012 5th Avenue in Windom, Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., or by calling 507-831-2375. Organizers say this is more than just a show, it’s a full-on disco party experience, and they encourage everyone to grab their tickets early and come out for a night of music, dancing, and fun. Mamma Mia! hits the stage next month don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement.
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The Red Rock Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1st at 5:00 p.m. in the district’s media center. The primary focus of the meeting is expected to be to discuss the superintendent’s contract. The board will also review upcoming meetings, including a work session and the next regular monthly school board meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday April 19th.