Lewiston Minnesota Police Department

04/13/2026

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to the very best at Winona County Sheriff's Office💛

Thank you to the Winona County dispatchers for being the calm voice in critical moments. Your dedication, compassion, and quick response keep our communities safe every day we appreciate all that you do!

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Another successful and Fools Five Road Race

We could not have done it without help from Lewiston, Mn Fire/Rescue, Lewiston Public Works, Winona County Sheriff's Office and SOAR Team, St. Charles Police Department, Winona Police Department and Winona County Mounted Sheriff's Posse and Lewiston Ambulance

04/10/2026

🚨Temporary No Parking Order 🚨
Reminder there is a temporary no parking order for the Fools Five Road Race

When: Saturday April 11
Time: 0900am- 4:00pm
Where: Fools Five Race Route
Main St.
S Fremont Street

04/08/2026

The Fools Five Road Race will be here this Saturday April 11! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🛑🛑 Traffic Alert🛑🛑
There will be no traffic on Fremont Street from approximately 1245 until approximately 3:00 pm. You will not be able to leave from 1st Street, 2nd Street, East Street, Court Street, and Park Drive.

County 25 will also be closed from Williams Street all the way out to Rolling Hills road. You won’t be able to leave from Nicholas Drive or Riverside Drive.

County Road 29 will be closed from County Road 18 all the way to town.

The intersection of County Road 106 and Enterprise Valley Drive will also be closed.

Main Street from County 25 to Lincoln Street will be closed starting at approximately 10:00.

Please plan ahead as there is only emergency vehicle traffic allowed on the closed streets, there are no exceptions to this. Plan ahead if you need to leave by parking a car outside of the closed areas and plan on walking to your car if you need to leave during this time.

We are excited for this amazing event and looking forward to ensuring a safe race for all.

04/03/2026

Folks, Fools Five Road Race is almost here!

We are a week out from Fools 5 weekend and we cannot wait to have another great and safe weekend.

Important FAQ

Auction: Friday April 10

Race Day: Saturday April 11

Time: Race starts at 1pm, road closures sooner.

Main Road closures:
CR-25
Main St
Fremont St
CR-29

Expect delays and plan alternative routes during race time and on Main St while the event is getting set up.

Full list of road closures will be posted next week.

03/30/2026

🚨🚔Now Hiring:
Police Chief 🚔🚨

The City of Lewiston is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative leader to serve as Chief of Police.

Apply on our City Page at

This position is open to both internal and external applicants and will be open until filled. The City of Lewiston is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative leader to serve as Chief of Police. Lewiston, Minnesota is a small, close-knit community in Winona County in southeastern Minnesota, known f...

03/25/2026

The snow plow is clocking out (hopefully) & the street sweeper is clocking in!

Help us out & move your cars so we can make these streets spring-ready!

03/24/2026

Press Release regarding the resignation of Chief Bortz

03/17/2026

‼️Public Assistance Requested‼️

Over the past several months, there’s has been multiple reports of glass damage at 80 Main St. E. While the exact dates are hard to pinpoint, the most recent damage likely occurred between March 13-16.

If anyone has any information or video footage please contact the Lewiston Police Department at 507-523-2534 or contact Officer Coop at [email protected]

Let’s work together to keep our beloved downtown safe.

03/16/2026

3.15.26 7:45pm

⚠️ Travel Advisory – Winona County ⚠️

Due to increasing winds and rapidly decreasing visibility, the Winona County Highway Department will be pulling their plows off the roads at 8:00 PM.

Blowing snow and deteriorating road conditions are making travel extremely dangerous.

🚫 Travel should only be done in an emergency.

Emergency services will continue to respond as needed, but response times may be impacted due to the weather.

Please stay home, stay safe, and allow road crews time to resume clearing roads when conditions improve.