The Windom Police Department submitted their September 2026 Monthly Crime Report. They had 20 Adult Arrests, 3 Juvenile Arrests and served 6 Warrants with a total of 495 Calls for Service for the month. There were 15 Accidents with 2 injuries and 4 DUI’s. Windom Police Officers issued a total of 127 Traffic Violations and Warnings for the month of September. You can find a list of the Most Common Criminal Activities Reported from the Windom Police Department by clicking link below.
Windom Police Department Monthly Crime Report- September
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 16 calls from October 2nd to October 4th. Deputies responded to a fraud report, an ordinance violation, a juvenile issue and also responded to a trespassing complaint. Dispatch transferred a report to the Minnesota State Patrol after a semi went into the ditch on I-90 near the Heron Lake exit. Other calls included a disturbance with property damage at a Jackson apartment complex and a car-versus-deer crash on I-90 near Heron Lake. Deputies also investigated a suspicious person at Central Park in Jackson. A 62-year-old Mankato man was located and identified after reportedly handing out religious materials to children in the park. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking the link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report October 2nd to October 4th
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It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and across the area, fire safety is taking center stage. For many kids, that could mean a visit from local firefighters at school, learning about smoke alarms and practicing what to do if there’s a fire. Families may also have opportunities to visit their local fire department during an open house or take part in other Fire Prevention Week activities in their community. But Fire Prevention Week isn’t just for kids. It’s a good reminder for every age to take a few minutes and think about fire safety at home especially with another Minnesota winter on the way. Check your smoke alarms. Make sure everyone knows how to get out of the house in an emergency. Keep hallways and doorways clear, and if you use a space heater, keep it at least three feet away from anything that can burn and plug it directly into a wall outlet, never an extension cord or power strip. A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota is also using Fire Prevention Month to bring attention to the increased fire risks older adults can face. Slower movement can make escaping more difficult, while changes in hearing or vision may make it harder to notice an alarm or other warning signs. Some medications can also cause drowsiness or confusion. A.C.E. encourages older adults, family members, caregivers and trusted neighbors to talk about an escape plan and make sure someone is available to assist if needed. For those who are hard of hearing, smoke alarms are also available with features such as strobe lights, bed shakers and low-frequency sounds. So whether you’re a youngster learning about fire safety at school, a family heading to a fire station open house, or an older adult making sure your home is prepared, Fire Prevention Week is for everyone. Learn something, make a plan, check those smoke alarms and while you’re at it, thank your local firefighters for everything they do to keep our communities safe.
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The Mountain Lake City Council held a special meeting on September 28th, with the new Fire and Ambulance Hall and the 2027 budget topping the agenda. Council members learned that changes to the building’s original design and additional construction work have pushed the estimated purchase price to approximately $2.7 million. The city has already bonded for $2.1 million and will need to determine how to finance the remaining costs. Despite the increase, the project remains significantly below the city’s original 2021 construction estimate of $4.5 to $5 million. With the additional costs in mind, the council unanimously approved a 9% preliminary property tax levy increase for 2027, totaling just over $100,000 more than the previous year. The final cost of the Fire and Ambulance Hall has not yet been determined, and the council may reduce the levy before final approval in December. However, it cannot increase the levy beyond the preliminary amount. The council also approved its 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and voted 3-2 to leave the Fire and Ambulance Hall parking lot design unchanged.