City Departments
There are many ways in which the City of Winthrop works to serve the community. The following are the City’s departments, including a description of their main functions.
Public Safety
Responsible for all safety and emergency activities in the Cities and townships we serve.
Winthrop Police Department
Chief of Police: Logan Anderson
landerson@winthropmn.gov
Assistant Police Chief: Aron Hacker
ahacker@winthropmn.gov
Police Officer: Open Position
K-9 Handler/Officer: Nick Eickschen
neickschen@winthropmn.gov
K-9: Nash
Part Time Patrol Officers: Reed Mitchell, Larry Warzecha, Eric Cruckson, RJ Kniefel, Karen Zimny, Nick Erickson, Michael Farrell
WINTHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT ADDRESS
307 Pleasant Ave
Winthrop, MN 55396
Mission statement & Core Values
The mission of the Winthrop Police Department is to protect and serve our community with integrity, professionalism, and respect. We are committed to ensuring public safety, upholding the law, and fostering strong relationships with those we serve. Through proactive policing, community engagement, and a dedication to continuous improvement, we strive to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all residents, businesses, and visitors.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all that we do.
- Service: We are dedicated to serving our community with compassion, fairness, and dedication.
- Community Partnership: We work collaboratively with the community to solve problems, build trust, and enhance quality of life.
- Professionalism: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct, training, and performance.
public policy policies
The Winthrop Fire Department serves the City of Winthrop as well as portions of the four surrounding townships: Alfsborg, Bismark, Cornish & Transit.
To view a map of the service area click here: winthrop-fire-department-service-area
Fire Department
Chief: Adam Pagel
1st Assistant Chief: Randy Reinharts
2nd Assistant Chief: Justin TenEyck
Captain Truck A: Lonnie Bacon
Captain Truck B: Alex Portner
Captain Truck C: Troy Peterson
Fire Secretary: Henry Maiers
- Lonnie Bacon
- Ryan Froehlich
- Justin TenEyck
- Mark Beckendorf
- Jason Fritz
- Leon Kley
- Troy Martin
- Rafael Lopez
- Troy Peterson
- Mike Burns
- Chris Fritz
- Adam Pagel
- Jacob Isaccson
- Henry Maiers
- Randy Reinhart
- Jake Anderson
- Logan Lauritsen
- Austin Black
- Kristen Chambers
- Lucas Blumhoefer
- Kyle Kovack
- Michael Ryder
- Brandon Brooks
- Justin TenEyck
- Leon Kley
- Ryan Froehlich
- Troy Martin
Ambulance Service
Captain: Kristin McCue
Vice Captain/Training Officer: Jesse Gran
Secretary: Cari Panitzke
Supply: Sam Kral
Provides 24-hour response for emergency medical services.
The fleet consists of two rigs:
2007 Braun Chief XL Prestige Type III
2014 Braun Chief XL Prestige Type III
- Cari Panitzke
- Cheryl Malheim
- Ed Stoll
- Erin Wersal
- Jesse Gran
- Kristin McCue
- LaNae Crain-Schmidt
- Logan Lauritsen
- Mindi Pagel
- Nick Schmidt
- Scot Kuester
- Verl Schmidt
- Sam Kral
- Catherine Stoll
- Darren Messner
- Uecker-Hamre, Layton
- Schmidt, Garret
- Austin Black
- Jason Marozik
- Mike Odegard
- Justin TenEyck
- Leon Kley
- Troy Martin
City of Winthrop
City of Gibbon
Parts of Alfsborg, Bismark, Cornish, Moltke, Severance, and Transit townships.
Click here for a map of the service area: winthrop-ambulance-service-area
Public works
Responsible for the major utilities and infrastructure of the City.
Key staff members include the Public Works Director and Water and Sewer Superintendent.
City Library
Responsible for the operation of the City Library.
