Mountain Lake Police Department reported 32 calls from March 24th to March 30th. Officers assisted other agencies with disputes, traffic stops, medical calls and citizen information. Officers are investigating a hit and run and handled a couple of juveniles leaving school without permission. Tobacco Compliance educational checks were made with Mountain Lake Businesses. For a full listing of all Mountain Lake Police Department calls click on link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department March 24th-30th
Mt Lake Police Department Press Release 3-31-25
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The Windom Police Department submitted their March 2025 Monthly Crime Report. They had 8 Adult Arrests, 0 Juvenile Arrest and served 4 Warrants with a total of 438 Calls for the month. There were 5 Accidents with 0 injuries and 4 DUI’s. Windom Police Officers issued a total of 125 Traffic Violations and Warnings for the month. You can find a list of the Most Common Criminal Activities Reported from the Windom Police Department by clicking link below.
Windom Police Department March 2025 Crime Report
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Jeffers City Council met on March 24th. The council had members from the community in to speak. Hunter Ekstrom and Frank Kerkvliet discussed with the council their plans for a new business in town in the LA Motorsports building. Their plans included a repair shop for cars and sales if the dealership license is approved. After discussion the council approved moving forward with this new business plan. Beth Stumpf and Skyler Martin were present to discuss their request to install a fence at 102 South Best Avenue. The council requested for the pair to submit better dimensions for the fence before they approved the project. Mayor Prins presented his discussions for the new firehall for the city. Pinpoint Corporation and Clint Powell plan to be in Washington DC to discuss a congressionally directed spending request with Senator Klobuchar to fund the Fire Hall for the City. Prins also met with Rod Hamilton EDA Director in Mountain Lake regarding spec buildings. The council then discussed reports on roosters within city limits. The Clerk will send out letters to residents explaining that roosters are not allowed within the city.
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March Weather Stats 4/1/25
The monthly weather statistics have been reported for the city of Windom in March. The information is compiled by Dave Fjeld, the local weather observer and reported to the National Weather Service Office in Sioux Falls.
March reported two inches and 27 hundredths of an inch of precipitation, which is two hundredths more than in 2024. Snowfall for the month totaled 5.6 inches, that compares to just 4.8 inches of snow in March of 2024. For the season we have had just 8.2 inches of snow compared to 12.4 inches a year ago. The high temperature was 85 degrees on March 29th with the average high for the month of 51.7 degrees which is about 2 degrees warmer than in 2024. The low for the month was 10 degrees on March first.
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The Windom Area Health Governing Board will be holding a Special Governing Board meeting on Monday April 7th at 5pm in the Large Conference Room of the Hospital. This meeting is open to the public. On the agenda will be a presentation for approval of the FY2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget.
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It’s opening Night for the Addams Family a New Musical- tonight at the BARC! This hilarious play brings generations together. Gather the family and come have a night full of fun and laughter. You have four chances to take in everything that the Gomez and the gang have to offer. Don’t miss Uncle Fester and so many more relatives Dead and ALIVE as the come forth as Wednesday introduces her new beau. Tickets are $15 and available at the BARC office today and Friday in the office from Noon to 4pm or you can purchase at the door. Theater opens half hour prior to showtime at 7pm. If you can’t make this family friendly show tonight there will be performances on Friday and Saturday night at 7pm and a matinee at 2pm.
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