Mt Lake Police reported 17 calls from January 26th to February 1st. Officers took a report of a possible theft that remains under investigation, Assist the Mountain Lake Fire Department with a house fire, conducted a warrant search and arrest, assisted Cottonwood County with a domestic dispute in Mt Lake and assisted with an attempt to locate a suicidal person. For a full listing of all calls of the Mountain Lake Police Department click on link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department January 26th to February 1st
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The Windom Police Department submitted their January 2026 Monthly Crime Report. They had 6 Adult Arrests, 1 Juvenile Arrest and served 6 Warrants with a total of 405 Calls for Service for the month. There were 10 Accidents with 0 injuries and 1 DUI. Windom Police Officers issued a total of 108 Traffic Violations and Warnings for the month of January. You can find a list of the Most Common Criminal Activities Reported from the Windom Police Department click on link below.
Windom Police Dep January Monthly Crime Report
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The Windom City Council approved updated rates and fees for the Telecommunications Enterprise Fund during its meeting Tuesday, February 3rd. The council adopted a resolution establishing new monthly rates for business data internet services offered through WindomNet. The changes were recommended by the Windom Telecommunications Commission following its January 26th meeting. WindomNet General Manager Jeff Dhana told the council the updated rates reflect higher internet speeds for business customers, with some modest increases and decreases depending on service level. Under the new rate structure, business internet service will be offered at four speed tiers. A 100 megabit connection will cost $100 per month, 250 megabits will be $135, 500 megabits will be $165, and a one-gigabit connection will be $200 per month. A one-time $60 non-recurring charge will apply for data service connections. The plans include one static IP address, priority internet traffic, and a higher service level for businesses. Dhana explained the changes represent a significant increase in speed compared to previous offerings, with businesses moving from lower speeds of around 20 megabits to plans starting at 100 megabits. While some rates increased by roughly $20 to $30 per month, customers will receive substantially faster service. Council members asked clarifying questions about how the new rates compared to the old structure before moving forward with the resolution. The council unanimously approved the resolution updating business internet rates for WindomNet. The new rates will take effect March 1st, 2026.
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday. Commissioners heard an update on the Plum Creek Wind Farm, Plum Creek Wind Farm 2, and the Plum Creek Battery Storage project. The board approved 2026 solid waste collection and transporter licenses for five providers: KM Enterprises doing business as River View Sanitation, LIP Waste Solutions, Waste Connections for Minnesota operating as Schaap Sanitation, Waste Management of Southern Minnesota, and Hometown Sanitation Services. Commissioners granted an interim use permit for Red Rock Quarry, approving a five-year renewal for mining and extraction operations in Amboy Township, with conditions. The board recessed as the County Board and convened as the Ditch Authority, approving the assigned Cottonwood representative listing for the Cottonwood-Jackson Ditch Authority, before reconvening as the County Board. Commissioners approved February warrants totaling $95,810.10 and accepted a quote from MEI for $102,996.31 to complete maintenance work on the courthouse elevator to bring it into code compliance. The meeting concluded with a report on a railroad crossing tour, during which six crossings that may require future updates were reviewed.
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