Minnesota’s Winter Hazard Awareness Week officially ran November 17th through the 21st, but even if you missed it, the message is still right on time. State emergency officials remind us that winter weather isn’t unpredictable — it’s inevitable. Snow, subzero temperatures, icy roads, and dangerous wind chills are all headed our way. Homeland Security and Emergency Management is encouraging Minnesotans to take a few minutes now to get ready: prepare your home and car, update emergency kits, and know how to stay safe both outdoors and indoors, where fire risks rise sharply in the winter. Need tips and resources? You can go to Emergency Management and Homeland Security website where all the week’s tips and resources are still available, so consider this your chance to catch up. Winter is coming — and a little preparation goes a long way.
Direct Link to Information- https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/programs/weather-safety/winter-hazard-awareness
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Minnesota State Patrol reported a one vehicle accident on the 17th at approximately 11:04 pm. A 2002 Honda Civic driven by a 51-year-old female from St Peter was traveling westbound on Highway 68 when it rolled and entered the westbound ditch near Kenwood Avenue in Redwood County. The Female was transported to Centra Care Healthcare Facility in Redwood. The driver was wearing a seatbelt, road conditions were reported to be wet and alcohol is believed to be a factor. Outside agencies assisting were Redwood County Sheriff’s Office Wabasso Medical and Fire and Centra Care.
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Windom Police Department reported a vehicle vs pedestrian accident on the 17th at approximately 8:04pm at the intersection of Highway 60 and 6th Street. The report stated a female from Heron Lake was in her 2014 Ford Escape and traveling west on 6th Street and turned south onto Highway 60, when a pedestrian, a 36-year-old male of Windom was crossing in the cross walk. The Escape struck the male causing minor damage to the front of the vehicle. Luckily the pedestrian was not injured.
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The Windom Area School Board will hold its next work session on Monday night, November 24th, beginning at 6:30 in the Windom City Council Chambers. The meeting will also stream live on YouTube through Media SB22. A major item Monday will be the presentation of the district’s FY2025 audit from Abdo Solutions. Representatives Tom Olinger and Michelle Thissen will outline the district’s financial results for the 2024–25 school year. The board is expected to take action on approving the audit, as well as a revised FY2025 budget that reflects updated enrollment numbers, finalized contracts, and current revenue and spending. The agenda also includes a vote on adding a 6.5-hour paraprofessional position at the elementary school to meet student needs. Board members will review and act on the district’s annual Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report, previously known as the World’s Best Workforce Report. In personnel matters, the board will consider approval of a newly ratified two-year EMW contract. Members will also act on the resignation of Business Manager Peggy Pfeffer, effective December 31st, and a proposed one-year professional development contract that would allow Pfeffer to train and support incoming Business Manager Holly Anderson throughout 2026.
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The Windom Area Health Governing Board meets Monday night at 5:30 in the hospital’s large conference room. The Professional Practice, Quality and Planning Committee will bring forward medical staff credentialing recommendations, along with reports from recent medical staff and committee meetings. The Finance, Personnel, Labor Relations, and Building & Grounds Committee will review staffing changes, including resignations and terminations. Board members will also consider statistical and financial reports, updates on capital acquisitions, and recommendations for educational assistance applications. Reports on new hires, patient concerns, and patient safety will be reviewed, along with updates from the Chief Medical Officer and the Senior Management Team. Representatives from the City of Windom, Sanford Health Network, the WAH Foundation Board, and the WAH Auxiliary will also provide informational updates.
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Hello! Yep, it’s National Hello Day! Spread the cheer by connecting with others with a simple Hello!! I bet you will be smiling by the time you rest your head tonight!!! If it doesn’t float your boat you can always eat some Gingerbread Cookies! YUM… It also made me chuckle when I read it was National Stuffing Day! This day was Made for my sister Deb! SHE LOVES STUFFING!!! I mean LOVES IT… Her most favorite present is a box of Stove Top Stuffing! She can make it in a coffee cup and escape to her happy place. So three cheers to Deb for National Stuffing Day!!! If we were in Hawaii I’d say Aloha because it means Hello and Good Bye!!! But in honor of Hello day lets just leave it at that!!!
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