Mountain Lake Police Department reported 56 calls from June 16th to June 29th. Officers assisted other agencies with traffic calls, handled a natural death, took several noise complaints and a dumpster diving complaint. A full listing of all calls for the Mountain Lake Police Department is available by clicking link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department June 16th to June 29th
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The Windom Police Department submitted their June 2025 Monthly Crime Report. They had 10 Adult Arrests, 2 Juvenile Arrest and served 3 Warrants with a total of 405 Calls for Service for the month. There were 9 Accidents with 0 injuries and 4 DUI’s. Windom Police Officers issued a total of 96 Traffic Violations and Warnings for the month of June. You can find a list of the Most Common Criminal Activities Reported from the Windom Police Department by clicking link below.
Windom Police Monthly Crime Report June 2025
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The Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners addressed a packed agenda during its regular meeting on Tuesday, approving several key infrastructure upgrades, personnel decisions, and policy updates. Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.72 million bid from ICON Constructors, LLC for Project 017-615-024 and adopted Resolution 25-07-01, which establishes an agreement under the State Transportation Fund for a Local Bridge Replacement Program grant. Additionally, they accepted a $98,096.21 quote from MEI to bring the Law Enforcement Center elevator up to code and replace the power unit. A significant step in wildlife conservation was also approved, with the Board Chair authorized to sign a grant of easement for wildlife habitat protection on land owned by David Wells in Lakeside Township. On the administrative side, the Board adopted the newly proposed by-laws of the Opioid Advisory Committee and amended the county’s Procurement Policy following a 30-day public comment period. The Board confirmed that Nick Klisch’s last day with the county will be September 25. Commissioners approved a 5% increase in monthly rental rates, effective January 1, 2026, for several office leases, including DVHHS Human Services and Public Health, the 10th Street SWCD offices, and United Community Action Transit. In support of affordable housing, the Board endorsed a letter backing Rebuilding Together Minnesota’s application to the USDA Housing Preservation Grant Program. As part of their cooperative water system efforts, the Board adopted a Joint Powers Agreement among counties served by the Red Rock Rural Water System to guarantee payment on General Obligation Bonds. During the meeting, the Board briefly recessed to convene as the Ditch Authority, where they appointed Commissioners from Districts 1 and 4 to the Murray-Cottonwood Joint Ditch boards #5, #22, #23, and #24. The Board also scheduled a special meeting for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to hold a public hearing on the Business Subsidy Policy and discuss other items.
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The Windom City Council held a Public Hearing on the Alley Vacation located between the former Smith Appliance Building and the Soil and Water Conservation Building. heard from Diane Krueger who spoke in opposition as a business owner and property owner in downtown Windom. She wanted the Council to look at the history of the alley and how it served the businesses in the past. Krueger stated that just because the building at this time doesn’t house the type of business that needs that access at this time doesn’t mean potentially it would be needed in the future. Kruger went onto say “I think we need to be pro-business and closing this alley sends the wrong signal and if you look at the logistics of that space semi delivery’s will not have the access that they need to deliver product in the future.” Kruger stated that she strongly opposed vacating that alley for those reasons. City Administrator Steve Nasby stated he spoke with the owner of the Smith Appliance Building and he stated that he has no opinion one way or another. He is not opposed to it, but not necessarily in favor of it. He did state that if it is vacated he would like to speak to the EDA and owners next door because he would like to turn into parking for his tenants. Nasby then clarified that the vacation of the alleyway was initiated by the owners of the Soil and Water Conservation building, and it was them that first brought to the council. After Public Meeting closed the Council voted unanimously to approve the vacation of alley. The Council also accepted A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR the 2025 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Duininck Inc for $509,329.30 without the $36,951.00 for the newly vacated alleyway. July 29th will be the final Council City Tour with visits to the Liquor Store, Pool, Arena and Community Center.