Mountain Lake Police Department reported 11 calls the week of October 15th to October 20th. Officers responded to two separate burglary alarms, checked on two separate suspicious vehicles and took a report of a dog bite. An officer cited a driver for Driving After Suspension and for Hands Free Violation. An officer handled a party having Substance Induced Psychosis and took a report of damage to political signs. An officer assisted a motorist with car problems and a Parent who was having problems with a child.
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Halloween is coming!!! There are so many fun events happening in our listening area. A listing of the events I know of, with some starting as early as the 26th are posted below! 2024 promises to be a Spooktacular Time for KDOM’s Listening area! If we have missed an event that is geared toward the little ghosts and goblins, be sure to shoot me a note at laura@windomradio.com and I’ll add you to the list! Happy Haunting and Halloween!
October 26th – 9am-Noon “5 Sleeps ‘til Halloween” at Windom Public Library
- Costumes are encouraged for both young and old. Fun games, crafts, stories and a treat! Geared towards ages 1-6 but all are welcomed. An adult MUST accompany all children.
October 27th– 2pm-4pm “Trunk of Treat” at the Gathering Church (820 MN-60 Bingham Lake)
- Candy, Smores, Costumes, Fun and Fellowship
October 27th– 5pm-6:30pm “BOO BINGO” at the American Lutheran Church (906 Prospect Ave Windom)
- Scary Supper starts at 5pm with a suggested $10 donation. BOO BINGO is 5:30-6:30 (NO PURCHASE is required to play). Put on your favorite costume and join the fun. Best Costume winners will be announced before the final BINGO game. Hosted by the Youth and Family Board. Proceeds will go to benefit Youth Activities.
October 27th– 2pm-3:30pm “4th Annual Trunk or Treat” at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (1418 2nd Ave Mountain Lake)
October 29th– 4:30pm-6:30pm “Monster Mash Bash” Windom Downtown Square (Sponsored by Windom Chamber of Commerce)
- Trunk or Treating, Pumpkin Carving, Costume Contest, Caramel Apples
October 31st– 3:30pm-5:30pm “Spooky Path Drive Thru” at Windom Area Health
- Join for Fangtastic drive-thru event with ghoulish goodies
October 31st– 4pm-8:30pm “The Terror Trail at the Windom Community Center (1750 Cottonwood Lake Dr Windom)
- There will be Treats, Food Trucks and FUN for everyone! The cost to get in is $3 for kids, $2 for adults, and if you have a group of 4 it’s $10. Anyone 12 years of age or younger MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
October 31st– 4pm-6pm “17th Annual Reinbows Halloween Trick or Treating” at Reinbows (4331 480th Ave Windom)
- Horses in Costumes! Everyone is Invited. Fun for All Ages. Please bring a canned food item for the Windom Area Sharing Center.
October 31st– 4:30pm-6:30pm “Fulda Trunk or Treat” St. Paul Ave, Fulda (Main Street)
October 31st– 5pm-6:30pm “Trunk or Treat” Downtown Jackson MN (Sponsored by Jackson Chamber of Commerce)
October 31st– 5pm-6:30pm “Trunk or Treat” Outside of Mountain Lake Alliance Church (809 5th Ave, Mt Lake MN)
- A safe and fun trick or treating opportunity for kids. It allows the community to come together and provide a secure Halloween Environment. Candy will be handed out from trunks/tailgates of vehicles and downtown businesses. Main Street from White to Grant. Rain or Shine.
October 31st– “A Haunting on Redding” (by Kastle Kingdom Windom)
- Six houses will be decorating their yards with new props
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Windom Eagle Volleyball has earned the #3 seed and will host the 6th-seeded St. James Saints this Friday night, October 25th, at 7pm in Windom! Postseason Tickets are available to purchase. Check out KDOM’s Facebook Page for a QRCode for access to early purchase online. Adults are $8 and Students are $5. Only Region 3A passes will be accepted.
Online tickets: https://gofan.co/event/2002470?schoolId=MN12959
Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/…/organiza…/7617/windom-high-school
Listen as our very own Zach Polk calls all the excitement on 94.3 FM.
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Communities across Minnesota are invited to apply for Active Transportation Planning Assistance, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.
Approximately $1 million of technical assistance is available through this solicitation. The application window closes on Friday, Nov. 22.
These Active Transportation grants help communities of all sizes and types create action plans with help from a consultant. Action plans will analyze existing conditions, engage the community, determine ways to improve infrastructure and networks, and identify policies and programs to promote walking and bicycling.
“An active transportation action plan can help your community become the best version of itself,” said Will Wlizlo, Active Transportation coordinator at MnDOT. “Transportation networks that focus on walking and bicycling connect people with important places in their communities. Active transportation also improves local health outcomes, reduces pollution, spurs economic activity, and increases connections between neighbors.”
Each community will be responsible for further pursuit (i.e. construction costs) of action plan recommendations.
New this year, selected applicants will also choose a supplemental technical assistance project to keep momentum during the planning process. This project can be one of six options:
- Demonstration infrastructure projects
- Basic cost-scoping estimates and/or preliminary engineering design layouts
- Photography and visioning graphics
- AT program and policy implementation roadmaps
- Targeted supplemental engagement activities
- Strategic communications development
Applications are due at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22. More information, including application resources and informational webinar links, is available at dot.state.mn.us/active-transportation-program/planning-assistance.html.