Community Calendar

Community Calendar

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A. To have your non-profit group’s event posted here, please send a press release to laura@windomradio.com

All announcements are posted at the discretion of KDOM Radio. While we try our best to get all releases up, your submitted announcement is not guaranteed to be posted.

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**Riverfest 2026**

What: Windom Riverfest Celebration
Who: Riverfest Committee
When: June8th to June 14th
Where: Various Locations in Windom (see schedule for dates, times & locations)
Time: Varies Daily
Details: 
If you would like to participate in Riverfest as a Food Truck Vendor, a Craft Vendor or to be in the parade, The deadline to get registered is Friday May 22nd. It’s easy to get registered! Just send your information to riverfest56101@gmail.com or give Jean a call at 507-822-3712. All new this year will be Radio Days on Wednesday June 3rd when Riverfest takes over the air waves on 1580AM/103.1FM Watch for more details as the date gets closer!! Riverfest kicks off on Monday June 8th  with Miss Riverfest. and Friday Night the 12th is the Community  Cookout with Inflatables, a Pedal Pull, Color Run, Kiddie Parade and most importantly FIREWORKS!!! It is all happening at the Windom High School Grounds. Saturday and Sunday are PACKED full of FUN Activities too!!! Don’t miss out by being apart of it! June 8th through the 14th! Check out Riverfest Facebook Page
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Memorial Day Ceremonies 

Who: Okabena American Legion and Auxiliary
What: Presenting Colors on Memorial Day
When: Monday, May 25th
Where: Grace Lutheran at 8:30am
                 Old Rost St. Paul- 8:50am
                 St. Paul Rost- 9:15am
                 St. John- 9:40am
Program: Okabena Legion Post Home at 10am
Details: The Okabena American Legion and Auxiliary will present colors on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th at the following cemeteries:
     Grace Lutheran – 8:30; Old Rost St. Paul – 8:50; St. Paul Rost – 9:15; St. John – 9:40. Program to follow at the Okabena Legion Post Home at 10:00 a.m.  Speaker will be Roger Pohlman 1st Lieutenant Retired.  Coffee and rolls will be served.  If you have questions you can contact
David Christoffer, Adjutant, Okabena American Legion at 507-370-1056
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Who: Windom American Legion Post 206
What: Annual Memorial Day Program
When: Monday, May 25th
Where: Windom Community Center
Time: 10:30am
Program: Indoor Program will be followed by a short weapons salute at the Lakeview Cemetery
Details: Windom American Legion Post 206 will host their annual Memorial Day Program on Monday May 25th, at 10:30am at the Windom Community Center. The event is sponsored by Bank Midwest. The program will feature music with the Windom Chordhustlers, a presentation by this years Girls Staters, Addison Spielman-Jeymee Rodas-Marta Us Tomas, local writer and speaker Tera Elness and the commanders message. A short weapons salute will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery after the indoor program.
Full Program: Memorial Day Program
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Who: Dundee 
What: Annual Memorial Day Program
When: Monday, May 25th
Where: Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Time: 9:30am- Rolls and Coffee Served
             10:30am- Program starts
Program: The address will be given by Cathy Ruesch
Details: Graveside services will follow the program at St. Mary’s Catholic and First Lutheran Cemetaries. Dundee Legion urges all who have served their country to March with them on Memorial Day. Non-Legion Veterans are cordially invited. Let us take this day to honor all Veterans and especially those who have given their life for our country.
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 **2026 MN Cattlemen Summer Tour **

Who: Hosted by the Southwest Cattlemen & the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
Where:Lyon County Fairgrounds (504 Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, MN, 56258)
When: Tuesday, July 14th
Cost: Early Bird Registration till Friday June 19th
             $30- General Admission (includes breakfast, lunch & steak dinner)
             $15- Additional Meal Ticket (for those not attending tour, just having dinner)
             FREE- Students and Children
             **  All ticket sales are final, rain or shine! No reimbursements will be issued. ** 
DETAILS:  All Summer Tour Information including links for Vendor/Sponsor registration and Tour Registration can be found at  mnsca.org/summer-tour  2026 Summer Tour Stops include: Loyson Farms – New gable slat barn with pit aeration system; Chandler’s/Triple C Feeders – Bed pack monoslope barns with working system; Delaney Herefords Inc. – Hereford seed stock farm; Weber Land & Cattle – Red angus seed stock farm hosting its own sale – home to renowned painter Michelle Weber; Coon Creek Cattle (owned by Jeremy Larson) – Rotational grazing stop; ADM – A major American global food processing and commodities-trading corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois; Ralco – Based in Marshall, MN. Specialize in providing natural, technology-driven solutions for the agricultural and aquaculture industries, focusing on improving animal nutrition, health and plant production; Todd Meulebroeck – New monoslope slatted barn; Vos Feeders (Danny Vos) – Open yards, cover crops, new load out, working area. Cows run pasture across the road.
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City of Windom Weekly ROAD UPDATE

Recently Completed:
Volume 1 |Issue 4 | May 15, 2026
Water services installed on 17th Street.
Subgrade work completed on 17th Street and access restored to
homeowners.
Continued subgrade work on 1st Avenue from 6th to 8th Street.
Coming Up This Week:
Continue subgrade work on 1st Avenue south of 9th Street.
Boring Water Main on 1st Avenue from 10th to 12th Street.
Coming Soon:
Continue subgrade work on 1st Avenue.
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Mt Lake Summer Reading Program

Who: Mountain Lake Public Library
What: Summer Reading Program
Where: Mountain Lake Public Library, 1054 4th Ave, Mt Lake
Date: 6/1/26-8/1/26 (sign up starts 5/26/26)
Time: Varies – see schedule
DETAILS:
Join Mt. Lake Public Library on their next summer adventure. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story”. This year readers will get down and dirty to uncover amazing reads and prizes. At sign up each reader will receive a welcome bag and a hard hat “token” to begin their excavation of the great reading mines! How deep can you go? How many times will you return? For more information and the schedule this year please visit: https://mountainlakelibrary.org/srp/
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Bike Rodeo

Who: Lakefield Police Department
Where: Lakefield North City Park Tennis Court.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
For: Children ages 12 and under (and their families)
Cost: FREE
DETAILS:  Lakefield Police Department Announces 2026 Bike Safety Rodeo: A Day of Fun, Learning, and Adventure for Kids and Families!
Get ready for a wheelie good time! The Lakefield Police Department is thrilled to invite children 12 and under and families to the Lakefield Bike Safety Rodeo a free, action-packed event dedicated to bike and foot scooter safety, learning, and fun. Thanks to a generous $700 grant from the Remick Foundation, this event is rolling out bigger and better than ever! The L.P.D. will also be partnering with Luke Ewald of DVHHS. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to noon at the North City Park Tennis Court. Children ages 12 and under, along with their family, wishing to improve their bike and foot scooter safety, and limited to 50 participants. Join us for hands-on demonstrations, exciting challenges, and helpful tips from Lakefield’s own oƯicers. You’ll master essential cycling and foot scooter skills, learn the rules of the road, and discover the secrets to safe, confident riding. Police Chief Roger D. Pohlman emphasized the significance of the Bike Safety Rodeo, stating, “This program is essential because it provides children with the education and practical experience they need to develop safe cycling and foot scooter habits in a controlled environment. Increased knowledge and skill can help prevent accidents and
foster lifelong safety awareness. I would also like to thank the City Council and the Police Advisory Board for their continued support in making this event possible.” Kids and families can look forward to:
• Interactive classes with colorful, engaging activity pages
• Demonstrations showing the do’s and don’ts of bike handling
• An obstacle course to test your skills
• Safety checks to make sure your bike is road-ready
• Door Prizes
What to expect: Instructional classes will be offered, featuring interactive activity pages to help reinforce safe cycling habits. Demonstrations will show correct and incorrect ways to handle bicycles, helping students build confidence and skill. A bicycle obstacle course will be available for students to test and practice their riding skills in a supervised environment. Don’t miss out, bring your bike, your helmet, and your sense of adventure. Let’s make Lakefield a fun and safe place to ride a bike and foot scooter this summer!
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Blood Drive

Who: American Red Cross Hosted by Windom Women of Today
Where:Windom Community Center- 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive
When: Wednesday, June 10th
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Register: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
                    Online- www.RedCrossBlood.org enter: WindomMN
                    Walk-ins welcome but you can secure your time by scheduling an appointment
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Wild Compass Summer Camps

Who: Wild Compass Environmental Education
What: PreK to 6th Grade Summer Camps
Where: Lakefield
When: Varies Dates and Times go to www.wildcompass.org/summer-camps
For: Children grades PreK to 6th grade
DETAILS: Registration forms can be found below the camp descriptions. Grade ranges are flexible, so children are welcome to attend camps outside their completed grade level. For example, a child who just finished Kindergarten may attend both a PreK-K camp and a 1st–3rd grade camp. Camp t-shirts are available in sizes Youth Extra Small through Adult 3XL and must be preordered by May 20. Free busing may be available through United Community Action in Jackson and Cottonwood Counties, but transportation is contingent upon availability. Scholarships are also available, with the scholarship form included as part of registration. Registrations are due three days prior to camp, and payment must be made before the first day of camp. Cancellations made at least one week before camp will receive a full refund; no refunds will be issued after that time. Plus, Cardinal Point Club Members receive a 10% discount on camps!
To Register and get ALL the information:   www.wildcompass.org/summer-camps
PreK-Kindergarten Camps: Wild Compass Camp Flyer