Mountain Lake Police Report 18 calls from March 30th to April 5th. Officers assisted MN State Patrol, North Carolina Police, Mt Lake Fire Department, and Mt Lake Ambulance; responded to various motorized mini bikes driving in City Park, took several reports of theft/scam, public nuisance complaints, a civil dispute and an officer removed trash from the lake. A full listing of all calls for the Mountain Lake Police Department is available by clicking link below.
Mountain Lake Police Department March 30th to April 5th
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Residents in Windom have a chance to add some new life and shade to their yards this spring through the City of Windom’s 2026 Boulevard Tree Program. A variety of trees are being offered to homeowners this year, giving people plenty of options to fit their space and style. Available trees include Red Splendor and Spring Snow Crabapples, several varieties of Elm such as St. Croix, Prairie Expedition, and Valley Forge, along with Hackberry, Kentucky Coffeetree (both with and without pods), American Linden, Bur Oak, and Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry. The program is designed to help maintain and grow Windom’s tree canopy while keeping costs affordable for residents. Trees are available for just $50 each, and that price includes planting making it an easy and budget-friendly way to enhance your property. There are a few guidelines to keep in mind. Each household is limited to two trees, and properties must have at least 25 feet of clearance to ensure proper growth. While the city handles the planting, homeowners are responsible for watering and ongoing care. The deadline to sign up is April 30, with planting scheduled for mid-May. If you’re interested in participating or want more information, you can contact the Windom City Office at 507-831-6129. As architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “The best friend on earth of man is the tree.” And as the saying goes, the best time to plant one may have been 20 years ago but the next best time is right now.
WIndom Boulevard Tree Program 2026
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The Des Moines River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is celebrating a major milestone this weekend with its 50th Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet in Windom. The event will be held Saturday, April 11th at the Windom Community Center. A social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. This year’s banquet marks 50 years of local conservation efforts, and organizers are highlighting the occasion in a big way, by giving away 50 guns throughout the night. The event will also feature several raffles, including a Ten-Gun Raffle, a Game & Fish four-gun “winner takes all” drawing, and a pallet of beer raffle. Attendance is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Ticket options include $60 regular memberships for adults and students ages 16 and up, $25 Green Wing memberships for youth under 16, and $300 sponsor memberships, which include two dinner tickets and a one-in-six chance at a sponsor gun. Sponsor tables for eight are also available for $600. Organizers say the annual banquet continues to be a key fundraiser supporting wetlands and wildlife conservation, and they encourage the community to come out and be part of the celebration. Tickets can be reserved online at ducks.org or by contacting chapter chairman Daric Zimmerman. There is a QR Code on KDOM’s Community Calendar at windomradio.com
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The Windom City Council moved forward with financing plans for its 2026 street improvements during Tuesday’s meeting, reviewing a pre-sale report and calling for a bond sale totaling nearly $4 million. Todd Hagen of Ehlers & Associates, Inc. presented the report, outlining how the city would issue $3.96 million in general obligation improvement bonds to fund the upcoming 2026 street project and reimburse costs from the 2025 alley project. Hagen explained that the bond package combines two components: approximately $3.245 million for the street project and $715,000 for the alley work. The bonds would be repaid over time, with the larger street portion spread over 20 years and the smaller alley portion over 10 years. The city plans to take the bonds to the public market, where investors such as insurance companies and financial institutions bid competitively. Hagen said this approach is expected to produce favorable interest rates, currently estimated at under 4 percent for the 20-year portion and under 3.5 percent for the 10-year portion, though final rates will depend on market conditions at the time of sale. Windom currently holds an A+ bond rating from S&P Global Ratings, a level Hagen described as “very respectable” for a community of this size. Maintaining that rating or potentially improving it depends on factors such as financial reserves, budgeting practices, and long-term planning, though some economic factors remain outside the city’s control. The bonds will be backed by the city’s full faith and credit, with repayment supported by property taxes and special assessments tied to the projects. As part of the process, the city will participate in a rating review call with S&P later this month and prepare an official statement detailing Windom’s financial position and the projects being financed. Competitive bids for the bonds are expected in early May, with the council scheduled to review and award the sale at its May 5 meeting. Following the sale, the city anticipates receiving the funds in early June, allowing construction and related expenses for the street and alley improvements to move forward.