The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 27 calls in the week of November 1st through November 7th. Among the calls were an accident involving injuries, an assault, a missing person report, and a report of terroristic threats. Deputies also responded to three animal-related calls, two welfare concerns, a civil dispute, and a warrant-related call. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
Cottonwood County Sheriff Nov 1st-7th
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The Windom Police Department reported 124 calls in the week of November 1st through November 7th. Traffic enforcement accounted for a large portion of the activity, with 45 traffic stops and four driving complaints. Officers also responded to three accidents without injuries, six ambulance medical calls, a domestic assault, a missing person report, a sex crime, and a report of terroristic threats. Other calls included two harassment complaints, four reports of suspicious activity, one suspicious person, and two welfare concerns. Officers conducted 13 directed patrols and 12 house, farm, or business checks, along with responding to animal complaints, and property damage. A full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
Windom Police Department Nov 1st- 7th.
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A scratchy throat, a runny nose, a cough, or feeling unusually tired. Is it just a cold, or could it be something more serious? As we continue our KDOM flu season series, we’re answering a question many families face every winter: How can you tell the difference between influenza, COVID-19, and the common cold? Missy Edmundson, Chief Pharmacist at Lewis Family Drug in Windom, says the symptoms can be surprisingly similar.
“That is a great question. A lot of symptoms overlap, and sometimes it’s hard to decipher which one. To know for sure, you can grab over-the-counter viral tests.”
While testing can help identify certain infections, Missy says there are symptoms that deserve particular attention.
“Symptoms that I really watch out for though is if you’re feeling very tired, lethargic, if your muscles are achy or weak, then you probably have a more serious virus.”
But when should you stop treating symptoms at home and contact a healthcare provider? Missy says breathing difficulties, low oxygen levels, or a significant fever are reasons to seek medical advice. Severe breathing problems require immediate attention. And what about Tamiflu, the prescription antiviral medication commonly used to treat influenza? Missy explains that timing matters.
“So it’s most effective within like the first 48 hours of symptoms.”
Tamiflu doesn’t cure influenza, but it can shorten the illness and may reduce complications, especially for people at higher risk. Health professionals encourage those at higher risk of flu complications to contact their healthcare provider promptly when symptoms begin, rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen. Tomorrow, in the final part of our series, we’ll look at what happens when the flu makes its way into your household and how to keep one sick family member from becoming an entire sick family.
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The Windom Economic Development Authority met on Monday, with several items on its agenda, including the successful completion of a $13 million state grant awarded to the city in 2023. The funding included $10 million for the 60-unit apartment development on North Redding Avenue, $2 million toward wastewater treatment plant costs associated with HyLife, and $1 million used to purchase specialized equipment for Premium Iowa Pork. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has officially closed the grant following its final review, congratulating the city on the project’s successful completion. The EDA also considered decertifying a Tax Increment Financing District established in 1998 for the property now occupied by Runnings. With all financial obligations satisfied, the district is eligible to close at the end of December. Other agenda items included reviewing the EDA’s goals for 2027 and updates on economic development activities.