Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 33 calls in the week of April 13th to April 19th. Deputies conducted 7 Civil Processes, responded to 2 Civil Disputes, investigated a terroristic threat, conducted 3 Predatory Offender Checks and made 1 Traffic Stop. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
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The Mountain Lake Police Department reported on the 19th at 3:35am officers were dispatched to the 1000 Block of 6th Avenue in Mountain Lake for a report of a drunken 21-year-old male that was out of control. Upon arrival the officer spoke to the males father and could hear the disruptive male shouting expletives outside. The officer attempted to speak to the unruly male as he started to get aggressive and charged his father. After attempting to punch his father and missing the male started to walk toward the officer while yelling at him. The officer gave several commands and attempted to deescalate the situation but the individual continued to advance on the officer, yelling and getting into a boxing stance. The officer warned the male that he’d be tased but he continued to be aggressive and advanced on the officer. The officer successfully deployed his taser and the suspect was incapacitated. He was safely taken into custody with no further danger to the public or injury to himself or the victim. The male was booked into the Cottonwood County Jail for Domestic Assault. According to the Press Release, this was the first deployment of our recently issued Taser 10’s, which is AXON’s latest model. It has shown to be more effective in their utilization. This tool proved itself in keeping the officer, victim, and suspect safe with minimal injuries with its effectiveness.
Full Press Release Below:
4.24.25 J-Gutierrez Press Release (1)
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Meetings today include:
- Murray County Board of Commissioners at 8:30am in the Murray County Government Center. If you would like to listen in by calling or view the meeting via zoom you can find the information on the Murray County Homepage.
- Mountain Lake Public School Board at 5:30pm at the school in room 101.
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The Windom City Council met on the 15th. The feasibility study for the 2025 street project was approved after an extensive discussion with a 3-2 vote and a call for a public hearing was approved for May 6th. The council then discussed a date for MnDot to come and do a work session regarding input on the round-about project it will be scheduled in June. The City Council Facility Tour date will be on April 29th starting at 5pm. City Administrator Steve Nasby stated he would send out a schedule of stops the council will also be changing the May 13th Date due to it being the school election date and the council cannot convene on that Election Day.
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The Windom Fire Department is switching it up this year and instead of doing a Fireman’s Concert they will be holding a Community Appreciation Day to thank everyone for their support. There is still a raffle with 38 different amazing prizes to be won. Raffle tickets are on sale now until the event on May 17th were the Firemen will be serving a meal from 11am-3pm. It’s a Free Will Donation Meal that consists of your choice of a Burger or Hot Dog along with chips, a cookie and water. Raffle Tickets are available for $20 each and can be purchased from any fire fighter or you can call Fire Chief Ben Derickson at 507-920-9003 or Asst Chief Darren Tietz at 507-360-2075. The Drawing will take place at the Fire Hall on the 17th at 1pm. The Fire Department appreciates the support of the community they serve and hope that you will come out for their Community Appreciation Day this year.