Mountain Lake Police Reported 30 calls from May 4th to May 10th. Officers assisted MN State Patrol, Mountain Lake Ambulance, DVHHS and a resident with possible animal issue. Officers conducted several traffic stops , mediated a couple civil disputes, took a complaint of a possible mail scam, a report of a damaged vehicle due to a rock thrown from a lawn mower, investigated a suspicious person and took a report of a burglary that is still under investigation. A full listing of all calls for the Mountain Lake Police Department is available by clicking link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department May 4th to May 10th
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Windom Police Officer was dispatched for an accident involving 2 vehicles at the intersection of Highway 60 and South Highway 71 in Windom at 12:43am on the 9th. Upon investigating a 2007 Honda Accord, one of the vehicles was found unoccupied but a wallet containing a MN Drivers License was found. The driver had fled the scene. The driver of a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 had injuries. The driver of the Honda was later located and arrested for possible charges of Criminal Vehicle Operation, 3rd Degree Driving While Intoxicated and Failure to Notify Police of personal Injury Accident, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On the 8th at approximately 12:33am after a routine traffic stop an officer reported he was in pursuit; the vehicle was stopped but took off again. The vehicle then stopped on MN Highway 71 S near the Cottonwood and Jackson County Line. Jackson County Deputies assisted and after investigation, an arrest was made of a 57-year-old Cherokee IA male for Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle and Driving After Cancel-IPS, a Gross Misdemeanor, pending review by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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The Jeffers City Council approved the city’s 2025 audit and addressed several community matters during its meeting on Monday night. Council members approved the audit despite the absence of representatives from CarlsonSV, who were unable to attend because of a scheduling conflict. Audit handouts were provided to council members for review prior to approval. The council also approved a building permit request submitted by Lee Hanish. Members voted to support a request from Bruce Sevcik, submitted through the Cottonwood County Engineer’s Office, to barricade County State Aid Highway 32, also known as Whited Street, between Courthouse Avenue and Deaver Avenue. The council discussed hiring a road crew for city street work and agreed to set pay at $25 per hour. Council members also reviewed the recent Board of Review meeting held April 29. Only two council members attended, and neither had the required training certification. As a result, the County Assessor conducted an open book meeting instead. The council voted to continue allowing the County Assessor to oversee property tax matters in the future. In other business, the city will send a warning letter to a resident regarding a dog running off leash and another letter concerning tire storage on private property. The council also voted to cancel its May 25th meeting because of the Memorial Day holiday.
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The Windom Fire Department is inviting the community to its annual Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 16th, at the Windom Emergency Services Facility, 938 5th Avenue in Windom. This is a free public event and will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as a thank-you to area residents for their continued support of the department. A meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a choice of burger or hot dog, along with chips, a cookie and water. Free-will donations will be accepted. Raffle tickets are now on sale for $20 each, with more than 38 prizes to be awarded during a drawing at 1 p.m. on the day of event. Tickets can be purchased from any firefighter or by contacting Fire Chief Ben Derickson at 507-920-9003 or Assistant Chief Jordan Bussa at 507-822-2807. Organizers said anyone unable to attend but wishing to support the department may make a donation in any amount. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the fire station at 938 5th Ave., P.O. Box 38, Windom, MN 56101. Community Appreciation Day has become an annual opportunity for residents to meet local firefighters, enjoy a meal and help support the department’s work in the community.
Fire Department Appreciation Day
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