Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 26 calls from October 5th to October 8th. Deputies responded to a hit-and-run in Jackson after a semi pulling a grain trailer struck and knocked down a city-owned light pole at the intersection of Springfield Parkway and Highway 71, a harassment, disturbances in Heron Lake and Jackson. Deputies also assisted the Minnesota State Patrol with a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 71 south of Bergen and a gas leak in Okabena.Deputies had reports of fraud, vehicle theft, property damage, and several welfare checks. Dispatch also received an unusual call about someone riding a lawnmower along Interstate 90 near Jackson. Emergency crews were called to another gas leak in Okabena, while the Jackson and Lakefield Fire Departments responded to a combine fire southwest of Jackson. Crews were on the scene for approximately one hour. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking the link below.
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Halloween Fun is Creeping into this Fall Season! Ghosts, goblins, witches, and maybe a few superheroes are getting ready to take over Windom! Halloween is just around the corner, and there are plenty of fun and spooky activities coming up for the whole family! The Halloween fun kicks off Thursday, October 29th, with the Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at Windom Elementary School! From 5:30 to 7, families can enjoy games, activities, decorated trunks, and plenty of treats! All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged! Now, if you’re looking for something a little more spine-tingling, the Trail of Terror returns to the Windom Community Center for TWO nights of fright! Friday, October 30th, from 6 to 10, and Halloween night from 4 to 8! Organizers say they’ve gone ALL OUT with new additions this year! Thanks to sponsor PrimeWest Health, the first 100 kids ages 12 and under get in FREE! There will also be treats, door prizes, photo opportunities, and a chance to register to win a FREE bike! Regular admission is $5 for ages 13 and older and $3 for kids 12 and under. And of course, don’t forget the main event! Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Windom is Saturday, October 31st, hours have been set from 4 to 8 p.m. So get those costumes ready, grab your candy buckets, and prepare for a night of Halloween fun! BUT WAIT! Are we missing something? I know there are more events happening in our listening area! If your church, school, business, or organization has a Halloween party, trunk-or-treat, haunted house, fall festival, or ANY other fun event coming up, KDOM wants to hear about it! We love sharing what’s happening in our communities, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the fun! Contact KDOM with your event information, and we’ll help spread the word through our Community Calendar! Because whether it’s spooky, silly, or just plain FUN, there’s always something happening in our communities, and KDOM wants to help you share it!
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Meetings today include:
- The Economic Development Authority of Windom at Noon in the Windom City Council Chambers.
- The Windom Area School Board of Education 5:30pm in the Windom City Council Chambers. Meeting can be viewed live at Media SB22 on YouTube.
- Jeffers City Council at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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Windom Library Board will be meeting on Tuesday October 13th at 5:05pm at the Library.
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The City of Windom Planning Commission will be meeting at 7pm on Tuesday October 13th at City Hall.
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The Windom City Council would hold a special meeting Tuesday, October 13th at 5 p.m. in the Windom Community Center, located at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive. This is open to the public and can be viewed on the City of Windom’s YouTube Channel.
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Get ready to shop, save, and score some incredible deals! The KDOM Fall Radio Auction is BACK this Wednesday, October 14th, and you don’t want to miss it! The Auction Call starts at 3 p.m., listeners can tune in to KDOM 1580 AM, 103.1 FM, or Hot Country 94.3 FM for an afternoon of bargains, with some items discounted as much as 75 percent! From home and automotive items to health and beauty services, restaurant gift certificates, and SO much more, there’s something for everyone! The excitement includes LIVE bidding items until 5:45 p.m., while regular auction items will be available until 6 p.m. Want to get in on the action? You’ll need a bidding number! Simply call KDOM at 507-831-3908 or email Joe@windomradio.com to get yours. And here’s a little shopping advice do your homework before Wednesday! Visit windomradio.com, click on the Radio Auction tab, and check out the growing list of items. New bargains are being added daily, so keep checking back! Make your wish list, decide what you’re willing to bid, and get ready to call in! The KDOM Fall Radio Auction THIS Wednesday, October 14th, from 3 to 6 p.m. where BIG deals mean BIG savings!
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