Goodview Police Department

05/28/2026

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Missing Person Elijah McCumber Located Safe

On May 28, 2026, at 10:29 a.m., the Winona County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a homeowner on Rose Creek Drive who reported seeing a subject matching Elijah “Eli” McCumber’s description.

Deputies responded to the location. K-9 assistance was requested from the Winona Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, and MN-WI K-9 Search and Rescue. A helicopter was also requested from the Minnesota State Patrol. Houston County deputies and the La Crescent Police Department also responded to assist.

Once on scene, Eli was located inside the residence. Eli was hungry and tired, but safe, after spending more than five days in the woods. Eli was evaluated on scene by Nodine and Dakota First Responders and Tri-State Ambulance, and was then transported to the hospital for treatment.

We would like to thank the following agencies and organizations for assisting in the search: Winona County SOAR Team, Winona County Dive Rescue, Minnesota-Wisconsin K9 Search and Rescue, Mid-Minnesota K9, Houston County Sheriff's Posse, Nodine Fire & Rescue, Dakota Fire & Rescue Department, Pickwick Fire and Rescue, La Crescent Fire & Rescue Department, Winona Fire Department, St. Charles Police Department Police Reserves, La Crescent Police Reserve Unit, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota State Patrol, Houston County Sheriff's Office, La Crescent Police Department, City of La Crosse Police Department, Winona County Dispatch, and Winona County Emergency Management.

Many other agencies had also offered assistance or were planning to help with future search efforts.

A special thank you is extended to area residents for searching, providing food, water, and other resources for searchers.

We are grateful for all of the community support and especially grateful that Eli was located safe.

05/26/2026

Owner has been located!

This dog was found near Lake Village in Goodview. The dog is being housed at Winona Vet Clinic in Goodview.

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

04/27/2026

There was a cell phone found at Goodview Park this morning. If yours, please pick it up at the Goodview Police Department between 8:00-4:00.

04/23/2026

Happening this Saturday!

🚨 Prescription Take-Back Day – Winona 🚨

Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center’s Winona clinic!

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 420 East Sarnia St., Winona, MN

This is a drive-up, drop-off event right on Sarnia Street, making it quick, easy, and convenient. HVMHC staff will be joined by the Winona Police Department to ensure medications are collected and disposed of safely.

✅ Accepted:

Tablets
Capsules
Patches
Other solid forms of prescription medications

🚫 Not Accepted:

Syringes or sharps
Illicit drugs
Loose liquids (liquids must remain sealed in original containers)

This is a free and anonymous service, open to everyone in the community. Help keep medications out of the wrong hands and dispose of them in a safe, environmentally responsible way.

04/17/2026

*** POST EXPIRED***The severe storm threat will continue through the mid afternoon. This line of storms has a history of producing multiple tornadoes. Large hail and damaging winds will also be a threat. Stay weather aware and if you are in the path of the storms please take shelter immediately!

04/17/2026

🚨 Tornado Watch Issued for Winona County 🚨

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch #129 until 8:00 PM CDT this evening, replacing part of Severe Thunderstorm Watch #128.

This watch includes the following Southeast Minnesota counties:
Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona County.

🌩️ What this means:
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop. Not all storms will produce tornadoes, but it is important to stay alert.

🛑 What you should do now:
• Review your severe weather safety plan
• Identify your safe shelter location (basement or interior room on the lowest floor)
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings (NOAA Weather Radio, phone alerts, local media)
• Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued

📱 Stay tuned to trusted weather sources and follow Winona County Emergency Management for updates.

04/17/2026

***POST EXPIRED*** A strong to severe storm threat is increasing across NE Iowa and SE Minnesota this morning. Large hail and some damaging winds will be possible with the strongest storms.

04/16/2026

⛈️ Tornado Drill Reminder – Winona County ⛈️

Severe Weather Awareness Week is underway, and it’s time to practice your safety plan!

📅 Statewide Tornado Drills:
Thursday, April 16
🕐 1:45 PM & 6:45 PM

🚨 Winona County will be activating ALL outdoor warning sirens during both drill times.

This is a great opportunity to:
✔️ Practice going to your safe place (basement or interior room)
✔️ Review emergency plans with family or coworkers
✔️ Make sure your weather alerts are turned on

⚠️ Reminder:
• This is only a drill — no actual Tornado Warning will be issued
• No Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) will be sent to phones
• Sirens may sound depending on your location (they WILL in Winona County)

Take a few minutes to be prepared — it could save your life.