TONIGHT: A Special Open to the public Joint Meeting between Windom Telecom Commission and the Windom City Council will be held Tonight, at the Windom Community Center at 6:30pm. This meeting according to City Administrator, Steve Nasby will serve as a public information session regarding a proposal from Federated Rural Electric and Federated Broadband to purchase WindomNet. Representatives from Federated Rural Electric will present their proposal and provide an informational presentation about the potential purchase. Nasby said this meeting is intended to provide information to the public. No formal action is expected to be taken during the public information session.
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 160 calls in the week of January 4th to January 10th. Deputies conducted 24 Civil Processes, 3 Civil Standby’s, 11 House/Farm/Business Checks, 1 Concern for Welfare, Investigated 1 DANCO Violation, 1 Harrassment, 1 OFP/HRO, 1 Predatory Offender Check, 1 Suspicious Activity and 2 Suspicious Vehicles. Deputies responded to 1 Verbal Domestic, 2 Public Assists, 1 Driving Complaint and conducted 34 Traffic Stops. 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’s Weekly Citizen Report
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A one-vehicle injury crash was reported Saturday the 10th in Cottonwood County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2020 Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound on Highway 60 near mile marker 44 in Lakeside Township when the vehicle veered off the roadway, rolled, and came to rest in the center median. The crash was reported just after 3 o’clock. The driver, 29-year-old Aidan James Eesley of North Mankato, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Windom Hospital. Authorities say Eesley was wearing a seat belt, and airbags did deploy. Alcohol was not a factor. Road conditions at the time were snow and ice. The crash remains under investigation. Assisting agencies included the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office, Windom Police Department, and Windom Ambulance.
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Dust off your dancing shoes and warm up those vocal cords Mamma Mia! is coming to Windom, and Prairie Arts Continuum is looking for YOU. Auditions for the hit musical Mamma Mia! will be held Monday, January 26th and Tuesday January 27th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Windom B.A.R.C. Library. You can come either night, and you don’t need an appointment just show up anytime during those audition hours. Whether you’ve dreamed of a lead role, love singing in a group, enjoy dancing, or just want to be part of the fun on stage, there’s a place for you. Lead roles range from young adult to middle-aged, and the production also needs lots of ensemble singers, dancers, and background actors. Auditioners must be 12 years old or older. Can’t make it those nights? No worries, just contact Prairie Arts Continuum to make other arrangements. You can also save time by filling out your audition form ahead of time. There are forms available online or there is a QR code on posters and on KDOM’s Website on Community Calendar. Paper forms will be available at auditions as well. Performances are scheduled for April 16th through the 19th, so now’s your chance to be part of a feel-good show packed with ABBA hits, big energy, and plenty of fun. So take a chance, take a chance, take a chance and come audition for Mamma Mia!