MN State Patrol reported on the 9th at approximately 4:47pm a 46-year-old male from Wabasso was traveling northbound on his 2002 Harley Davidson Motorcycle on Highway 91 when he lost control of the bike near 151st Street in Cameron Township, Murray County and laid the bike down. The driver was transported to Murray County Hospital with Life-Threatening Injuries. The driver was not wearing a helmet and alcohol is suspected. Outside agencies assisting are Murray County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Wilson Fire and Murray County Ambulance.
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Today’s Meetings include:
- The Windom Economic Development Authority is meeting today at noon at Windom City Hall. Among the items on the agenda is an update on the EDA director position, with City Administrator Steve Nasby expected to outline next steps in the process. The board will also discuss EDA-owned properties, including going into closed session to review pricing for possible lot sales or rentals after receiving inquiries about available property in the Northwest Industrial Park. Board members will also review the status of the EDA billboard near the Windom Medical Building, which is used to help promote Windom. Another item for discussion is the Roots to Wings child care provider program. The board will review final program guidelines and an application after the Windom Way Forward Committee approved the proposed framework. Staff will also provide an update on the EDA Infrastructure Assistance Program, including the loan made to Preferred Choice Homes for the Gove Acres development. The board is expected to ratify approval of lawn care services for River Bluff Townhomes and the EDA’s undeveloped lot in the Riverbluff Estates subdivision for the 2026 season. Staff will also present a report on activities since the April meeting, along with the monthly financial report for River Bluff Townhomes.
- The Windom Area School Board of Education meets at 5:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers. This meeting can be viewed live or any time at Media SB22 on YouTube.
- Jeffers City Council at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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The Windom City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, May 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Windom Community Center located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive. The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations from three companies interested in purchasing the city’s WindomNet telecommunications system. Midco out of South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services in Lakefield and Federated Broadband of Jackson are each expected to present proposals for council review. According to City officials no action to authorize a sale of WindomNet will be taken at Tuesday’s meeting. The session is intended to give council members and the public an opportunity to hear directly from the companies as the city continues evaluating possible future ownership of the municipal broadband system. This meeting is open to the public to listen to the presentations, but there will be no public comment or input at the meeting. Each business will have 30 minutes to present what they are offering the City of Windom for the Acquisition of WindomNet. Windom residents who would like to share comments or concerns are encouraged to contact their elected officials before or after the meeting or you may reach out to the companies with questions about their service and pricing afterwards if needed. Be proactive and come listen to what type of service, cost, reach, and customer service each company will offer. Tuesday May 12th starting at 4:30pm at the Windom Community Center.
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Windom Library Board will be meeting on Tuesday May 12th at 5:05pm at the Library.
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The City of Windom Planning Commission will meet at 7pm on Tuesday December 12th in City Council Chambers.
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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services Board will meet on Thursday, May 14th at 9:00 am in the Jackson County Government Large Conference Room located at 405 4th St., Bldg. 4, Jackson.
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What do you get when you put KDOM, McDonalds and Windom Riverfest Celebration together??? IT’s McRiverFest!!!! Thursday May 14th, from 5:30am to 11pm Clerc Family McDonald’s of Windom will be donating 10% of ALL SALES to Riverfest!!! That is 17.5 hours of potential good food for a great cause!!! KDOM will be broadcasting LIVE from McDonalds from 6am to 1pm. There will be exclusive deals exciting giveaways and most importantly a chance to support your community and all you have to do is EAT!!!! Everything is happening at McDonald’s in Windom this Thursday! YEP, even the Wheel of MEAT will be present at McDonald’s giving everyone an opportunity to win BEEF during one of our favorite giveaway’s. I mean there will be NO MOO YOU LOSE slots! Everyone that spins will be a winner!!!! Come join the fun and if you are an introvert, that’s okay too… Go through the drive thru!!! There will be volunteers out taking tips… Not the don’t spit into the wind kinda of tips but clean out your cup holder change tips!!! Let’s join together this week and make this one of the BEST McRiverfest Fund Raisers EVER!!!! Be there, be hungry and be part of the celebration!
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