Redwood County Sheriff’s Office are looking for two dogs at large in the city of Wabasso. Both Dogs are German Shepards. One Shepard is an adult dark brown and black approximately 80 pounds unknown gender. The other shepard is younger, unknown gender, approximately 60 pounds and has tan and black fur. The owner is unknown the dogs had vaccination tags from Cottonwood County Vet Clinic with an unknown vaccination number. If you have any information on the dogs owners, please contact the Redwood County Sherrifs Office at 507-637-4036.
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Windom Police Department reported three accidents on May 24th. At around 10am at the intersection of Highway 60 and 13th Street a 2007 Peterbuilt 379 truck and trailer and a 2003 Dodge Intrepid traveling in the same direction sideswiped each other. No injuries minor to moderate damage to vehicles. At approximately 2pm on Hospital Drive a 2015 Nissan Rogue backed into the side of 2014 Ford Econline. Minor Damage to both vehicles with no injuries reported and at close to 4:45pm a 2013 Chrysler Town n Country backed out of a driveway and made contact with a parked 2008 Buick LaCrosse. No injuries reported and both vehicles received minor damage.
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At the Windom Area School Board Meeting this week the Board announced that Misty Riebel will be the new Assistant Middle-High School Principal for the 2022-23 School Year. She replaces Dr Jessica Carbo who turned in her resignation last month.
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The Windom City Council recently took a tour of some of the city owned facilities in our community. KDOM sat down with Council person Jenny Quade and discussed her thoughts on the facilities they toured. Today is our last stop of the first half of the tour. Today we learn about Riverbend Liquor
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It has been a pleasure talking with City Council Member Jenny Quade. It has been fascinating hearing all about the Water Treatment Plant, Community Center, Tegels Park, The Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mayflower Park, City Street Department and Riverbend Liquor. We truly are fortunate to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable staff working within and for the City of Windom. The Council will take the second half tour of the following City Departments- – Island Park & Pool, Public Library, Police Department, Telecom, Emergency Services Facility, Power House, the Arena, Airport and the North Windom Industrial Park sometime later this summer.
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New to the Windom Riverfest this year is the Lucky Duck Raffle!!! You can purchase a duck and watch as it races down the Des Moines River on June 12th at 3pm. Each duck is $10 and you can purchase as many as you wish. Ducks are released all at once and the “fastest” purchased duck to get to the finish line their owner will be eligible for prizes anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 Depending on number of ducks sold. You can purchase your Ducks at the KDOM studios, the Windom Chamber Office or from Chamber Board Members. Come out and cheer on your Lucky Duck during Riverfest as we “Get back to the River” this June 6th through the 12th.
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Ok so I am just perplexed as to how to even imagine the warmth of the days to come BUT today is National Heat Awareness Day it is observed annually on the last Friday of May. National Heat Awareness Day is an effort by OSHA and the National Weather Service to alert workers, employers, and the public at large about the (preventable) health dangers related to heat, in order to reduce the overall rate of illnesses and deaths caused by it. So remember even though we can’t physically feel it or even see it today, The HEAT is coming and it is SMART to learn how to prevent heat related illnesses.
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And also, the Friday BEFORE Memorial Day is National Poppy Day. Did you know…After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front lines.
On Sept. 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of the American Legion.
Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of the American Legion family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs; 100% of the money collected is donated to veteran’s programs in Minnesota. Don’t forget to stop down to HyVee this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to make a donation and wear your Poppy proudly in support of ALL Veterans that have fought so gallantly and have worn our Beautiful Nations uniform. In celebration of the 100-year celebration of the Windom American Legion Auxiliary on June 22nd this year, anyone making a donation will be eligible to register for a 3 X 5-foot Flag from the Auxiliary. One Flag will be awarded to a lucky winner each day.
Be Safe, Be Kind and Take a Moment to be Silent this weekend and be Grateful.
I Laura White and that’s your KDOM News.