Mt Lake Police Department reported 14 calls from March 9th to March 15th. Officers responded to a report of a sexual assault, a vehicle striking a city sign, and a complaint of someone yelling. Officers assisted Mountain Lake Ambulance and MN BCA. A full listing of all calls for the Mountain Lake Police Department is available by clicking link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department March 9th to March 15th
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The Lakefield Police Department is warning residents about a new scam making the rounds by text message. According to authorities, Officer Behr recently received a message that appears to be a fraudulent “Notice of Hearing” tied to a supposed traffic or toll violation. The message includes official-looking language and may even direct recipients to click a link or scan a code. Police say these messages are scams designed to trick people into giving up personal or financial information. Residents are urged not to click on any links or provide sensitive information if they receive a similar text. If you’re unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact the appropriate agency directly or reach out to local law enforcement. Officials say staying alert and spreading the word can help prevent others from becoming victims. You can find a copy of the scam document on the Lakefield Police Department Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/lakefieldpolice) or by clicking link below. This is an ongoing situation. Scammers are real, they use their genius for bad not good. They truly do not care how long it takes for you to recover your identity. They are just happy to take your money and disappear. There is no shame in asking someone if the information is real. And one last bit of advise… This isn’t like your carseat belt… DO NOT CLICK before proceeding… Stop and think and research… TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE BEFORE YOU CLICK… Stay alert and help spread awareness to keep others from becoming victims.
SCAM from Lakefield Police Dept
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The City of Windom Electric Department is continuing work to upgrade electric meters across the community. Crews are currently replacing older AMR radio-read meters with newer AMI technology, a move aimed at improving efficiency and service reliability. As part of the process, electric department employees have been going door-to-door to notify residents before changing out meters. If no one is home, they still complete the change. Residents should expect a brief power interruption typically lasting less than one minute unless crews discover maintenance issues that need attention. Utility Manager Jason Sykora updated the City Council on Tuesday on the project’s progress.
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Sykora says more than 800 meters were installed this month, with hundreds more planned before the end of the current cycle. Overall, the city is making steady progress, with just over a thousand meters still to be replaced. Sykora said residents have been receptive to the upgrades, and installation has been quick and minimally disruptive. Councilman Scott Benson shared his own experience, noting the change took just seconds and required only resetting a clock afterward. If you have questions about the meter replacement process, you’re encouraged to contact Windom City Hall at 507-831-6129.
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Cottonwood County Commissioners met on the 17th. Commissioners continued discussion on plans to upgrade the railroad crossing on County Road 8. The board agreed to continue developing those plans and to involve New Vision Co-op throughout the process. In other business, commissioners approved a joint funding agreement for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the Des Moines River stream gauge, with authorization for the Emergency Management Director to sign. A professional services agreement was approved with Short Elliott Hendrickson Incorporated for landfill monitoring services in 2026, at a cost not to exceed just under 50-thousand dollars. Several personnel moves were finalized and the board also approved moving forward with hiring a new Building and Grounds Worker, pending final details. At the conclusion of the meeting the board approved March warrants totaling just over 66-thousand dollars.