The Windom Police Department submitted their May 2026 Monthly Crime Report. They had 13 Adult Arrests, 2 Juvenile Arrests and served 9 Warrants with a total of 486 Calls for Service for the month. There were 10 Accidents with 2 injuries and 5 DUI. Windom Police Officers issued a total of 130 Traffic Violations and Warnings for the month of April. You can find a list of the Most Common Criminal Activities Reported from the Windom Police Department by clicking on link below.
Windom Police May Monthly Crime Report
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Election time is coming but it is going to be smooth sailing in the Cottonwood County Races as there will be no contested county races on the ballot this fall. When the filing period closed late Tuesday afternoon, all five incumbents filed for reelection without drawing a single challenger. That includes County Commissioners Larry Anderson, Donna Gravley, and Tom Appel, along with County Attorney Nick Anderson and Sheriff Jason Purrington. Meanwhile, Auditor-Treasurer Carolyn Rempel and Recorder Susan Horkey filed for election for the first time. Both were originally appointed to their positions partway through unexpired terms. While the county races are effectively decided, the political focus now shifts to municipal government. At the meeting Tuesday, the Windom City Council passed a resolution officially designating the city’s 2026 candidate filing window. Because Windom operates under a charter that does not require a local primary for city offices, its timeline falls later in the summer, which will be July 14th through the 28th. There are three specific seats up for grabs on the city council this cycle. The seats currently held by the following council members will be on the ballot: Dennis Esplan, Jenny Quade and James Nelson. Potential city candidates will have that two-week window in July to file their paperwork at City Hall if they wish to challenge the incumbents or run for an open seat.
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It is a busy summer for orange barrels in Windom as crews push forward on major road and utility overhauls. According to the city’s latest road update, subgrade work is complete on 1st Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets, and a new six-inch gravel subbase is open for local traffic. Crews are now shifting focus north of 10th Street, kicking off major water main installations and pouring new curbs and gutters from 6th to 10th Street. Meanwhile, the City Council has approved the final seven-thousand, four-hundred dollar payment to wrap up the 2025 Alley Improvement Project, with only a few cracked concrete panels left to fix in the 800 block of 4th Ave. But with all the new concrete hitting the ground, Street Department officials are issuing an urgent warning to residents and “looky-loos” to stay out of the construction zones. Officials note that kids have been riding bikes through wet cement, and crew members recently had to scrub wet concrete off a resident’s car. Drivers are heavily urged to completely avoid 1st Avenue unless they absolutely need to access a local business.
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The Soaring Eagles Childcare project in Windom is moving closer to opening this fall after city officials received encouraging news during Tuesday night’s Windom City Council meeting. City Administrator Steve Nasby told council members the city was informed during a conference call with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, or DEED, that Windom is on the proposed funding list for a $100,000 grant to support the project. The Soaring Eagles Childcare project has already raised about $138,000 through local donors and foundations. An estimated $200,000 in construction work is needed before the facility can open, with a target opening date of September 1. Because of the tight timeline, the council approved authorizing Mayor Hilary Mathis and Administrator Nasby to sign the DEED paperwork as soon as it arrives, rather than waiting for the next council meeting. The agreement will later be brought back to the council for ratification. Under the plan, the city will serve as the pass-through agency for the grant funds, with the school overseeing construction and contractor payments. Matching dollars for the project are expected to come from the Windom Foundation. Officials said construction cannot begin on grant-funded work until the agreement is signed, but some privately funded work may be able to move forward if needed. According to city officials, the school already has an architect, contractor and project estimates in place and is prepared to move quickly once final approval is received. Council members said the project appears to remain on schedule for a September 1 opening.
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