The Windom Police Department issued the following Press Release early Wednesday morning. On December 31, 2024, at approximately 11:47 PM, the Windom Police Department was dispatched to the Phat Pheasant Pub regarding a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 30-year-old Windom male and a 31-year-old Windom male had been stabbed with a knife. Officers assisted with rendering aid to the victims.
Officers located the suspect who witnesses said committed the act. A 26-year-old male, from San Diego, California, was taken into custody. He was treated for minor injuries at Worthington Hospital and is currently held in Cottonwood County Jail.
The 30-year-old male was transported to the Windom Hospital and after attempting life saving measures was pronounced deceased.
This is an active investigation, and more information will be released at a later time.
The Windom Police Department was assisted by the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Lake Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Windom Ambulance.
Windom Police Department Press Release 2025
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The Mountain Lake Police Department reported 30 calls in the week of December 23rd to December 30th. Officers Assisted other agencies with vehicle, traffic and medical calls and conducted a concern for welfare check. For a full listing of all calls from the Mountain Lake Police Department Click on link below.
Mt Lake Police Department December 23rd-30th
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The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 7th of December at approximately 5pm a deputy was informed of two portable fish houses and an ATV had fallen through the ice on Talcot. It was reported that all parties were safe and the three males were informed they had 30 days to coordinate a rescue of the property from the lake or they could be cited. This is a reminder to be aware and very cautious about ice. Ice is not uniform; variations in thickness and quality can present hidden dangers. The general rule is to always check the thickness of ice before stepping onto it. The following guidelines represent the minimum thickness needed to safely support various activities on clear, solid ice:
- 2 inches or less: Stay off.
- 4 inches: Safe for foot traffic and ice fishing.
- 5 inches: Safe for snowmobiles or ATVs.
- 8-12 inches: Safe for small cars or light trucks.
- 12-15 inches: Safe for medium trucks.
A critical aspect to remember is that white ice, or “snow ice,” is about half as strong as clear ice. When navigating areas with snow cover, particularly around pressure ridges or near inlets and outlets, extra caution is required.
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The City of Windom’s Christmas Tree Disposal program is tomorrow, Friday, January 3rd. Trees must be out no later than 8am in front of your home on the boulevard, NOT in the alleyways. This service is for all Windom Residents at no charge. Ornaments, tree stands or bags, lights or anything that has wire will NOT be accepted. Trees will be ground with a woodchipper and put in compost. If you have questions, you can reach out to the City Office during regular business hours.
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