Plainview Police Department; Plainview, MN

07/14/2026

06/30/2026

It has been brought to our attention that the City of Plainview's Brush Site has been used as a garbage dump. Please note that the Brush Site is NOT a place to dump your garbage. The brush site is for organic lawn debris only.

04/21/2026

***Attention*** NOT A REAL EMERGENCY

Wednesday, April 22, PEM High School will host a Mock Crash Simulation for students in grades 10–12. This event is a collaboration with multiple local law enforcement and first responder agencies to demonstrate the real-life consequences of distracted and impaired driving.
You will hear sirens and see emergency vehicles going to back of the Plainview campus.

03/13/2026

SNOW EMERGENCY

Public Notice - Snow Emergency Issued for the City of Plaiview.
With the amount of snow being forecasted, the City has issued a snow emergency that will take effect Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. No parking on city streets.

01/29/2026

Update Regarding Reported Threats to the P.E.M. School District

Following a thorough investigation, it has been determined that no threats were made against the P.E.M. School District, its students, or its staff.

The investigation revealed that two separate, unrelated incidents occurred around the same time:
• a fight at the school, and
• a separate incident involving threats of violence not connected to the school district.

The threat of violence was not directed at the school district, any students, or staff members. During the chain of communication, a misunderstanding occurred, which resulted in inaccurate information spreading rapidly through social media platforms.

Law enforcement would like to thank the many individuals who came forward to share information, as well as the P.E.M. School District for their prompt cooperation and assistance throughout the investigation. Their cooperation and assistance were instrumental in allowing law enforcement to quickly determine the facts and ensure the safety of the community.

-Chief Jason Timm

01/29/2026

Dear Community Members,

We are aware of the threats made against the P.E.M school district and are taking this matter very seriously. Our staff has begun an investigation, but we need your assistance to ensure a thorough and accurate process.

While we have already spoken with several individuals who heard about the threats, we are now seeking witnesses who either:

* Personally saw the specific threat made by the suspect, or
* Heard the suspect make the threat in person.

If you have direct knowledge or witnessed the suspect making these threats, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected] or SGT. Miller at 507-273-4058. Your cooperation is vital to our investigation and the safety of our school community.

Thank you for your attention and support.

Sincerely,
Chief Jason Timm

01/22/2026

Snow Emergency Issued for the City of Plainview.

12/16/2025

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Plainview Police Department assisted the Rochester Police Department in executing two search warrants within the city of Plainview. These warrants were connected to an armed robbery that occurred two weeks ago in Rochester. Due to the suspect’s violent history, the Rochester SWAT team was deployed to ensure the safety of all involved. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

Chief Jason Timm