Sibley County

10/03/2026

TODAY- Saturday, October 3, is Minnesota Veteran Su***de Prevention & Awareness Day.

We remember the Veterans we have lost and stand beside their families, friends, and fellow service members. To every Veteran: you matter, and you do not have to face difficult times alone.

Check in with a Veteran. Reach out, listen without judgment, and help them connect with support. A simple conversation can make a difference. 💙

📞 Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
📱 Text 838255

Free, confidential support is available 24/7—even if you are not enrolled in VA health care.

10/02/2026

🏠 Property Tax Reminder

The second-half payment for non-agricultural 2026 real estate taxes is due on or before October 15, 2026.

Payments can be made:

💻 Online at www.sibleycountymn.gov
🏛️ In person at the Sibley County Courthouse
📬 Using the payment drop box on the west side of the Courthouse
📞 By phone at 507-237-4070
✉️ By mail. Please mail early to ensure your payment is postmarked by October 15.

Please note - bank and card fees apply to electronic payments.

10/01/2026

🌽🚛 Minnesota Harvest Hauling Update

Governor Tim Walz has issued Executive Order 26-11 to help reduce fuel use and hauling costs during harvest season.

Here’s what farmers, loggers and haulers should know:

✅ Eligible vehicles transporting agricultural and forest products may exceed regular weight limits by up to 10% on state and local highways.
✅ Applies to corn, soybeans, wheat, potatoes, carrots, sugar beets and forest products moving from harvest sites to the first unloading point.
❌ Does not apply to interstate highways.

The order also provides temporary hours-of-service relief for drivers transporting fuel products as part of emergency relief efforts. Driver qualification, CDL, drug and alcohol testing, and vehicle safety requirements remain in place.

📅 Effective immediately through October 30, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.

Please review the full executive order for requirements before hauling:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MNGOV/2026/10/01/file_attachments/3801787/EO%2026-11%20Weight%20Restrictions.pdf

09/29/2026

☀️ Snowbirds, before you head south for the winter, take a minute to check the expiration dates on your driver’s license and vehicle registration tabs. If either will expire while you’re away, plan ahead and renew before you leave! 🚗

Stop by the Sibley County License Center or call us at (507) 237-4068 with questions. Safe travels!

09/28/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔

Sibley County voters do not have to wait until Election Day to cast their ballot for the November 3, 2026 State General Election. Absentee voting is currently underway, and Minnesota’s new Early Voting process begins Friday, October 16.

Absentee voting began September 18. Any eligible Sibley County voter may vote absentee either by mail or in person at the Sibley County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at the Courthouse in Ga***rd.

Beginning October 16, voters have another option: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. New in Minnesota for 2026, Early Voting allows voters to cast their ballot directly into a ballot counter before Election Day, making the process similar to voting at a polling place on Election Day.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?
𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐
Voters complete an absentee ballot application before receiving their ballot. After voting, the ballot is sealed in an absentee ballot envelope and returned to election officials for processing. Ballots must be received by the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office by 5:00pm on Election Day.

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 – 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐
Beginning October 16, voters who vote in person at the Courthouse complete a short certificate, receive and mark their ballot, and then place the voted ballot directly into the ballot counter. There is no absentee ballot envelope.

In-person voting is available at the 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝, Monday through Friday from 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., with additional extended voting hours available as Election Day approaches:
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays, October 24 and October 31, and Sunday, November 1.
4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27
Until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2

Election Day is 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

For additional voting information, including requesting or tracking an absentee ballot, visit 𝐦𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬.𝐠𝐨𝐯 or the Elections & Voting section of the Sibley County website at 𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲.𝐠𝐨𝐯.

09/25/2026

📬 Mail ballots are on their way!
Ballots for Sibley County’s mail ballot precincts were mailed September 24. If you live in one of the precincts listed, watch your mailbox and allow at least two weeks for your ballot to arrive before requesting a replacement.

09/21/2026

🗳️ General Election Absentee Voting Available Now!

Eligible voters may vote absentee by mail or in person at the Sibley County Courthouse.

You can apply for an absentee ballot online at MNVotes.gov, by mail or by email. When voting in person, please bring your Minnesota ID or know your Social Security number to complete the application.

📬 Remember: Your completed ballot must be received by Election Day, November 3, to be counted. A postmark does not count, so please mail your ballot early or return it in person.

Questions? Contact the Sibley County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office:

507-237-4070
[email protected]

09/21/2026

Have you ever wanted to design your own license plate? Are you a big fan of the North Shore and Minnesota Agates? Now is your time to shine!

We are now accepting submissions for our license plate design contest!

You’ve been working hard on your design all summer, and now you’re ready to submit your masterpiece. Go to mndnr.gov/parksplate/contest to submit your design!

Submissions will be accepted Sept. 15 through Oct 31. We will only accept designs digitally through our submission portal—please do not mail, email, or drop-off your designs. They will not be counted.

We know Minnesota is full of talented designers, and we are incredibly excited to see what you’ve created for the next Minnesota state parks and trails specialty license plate!

09/17/2026

Our neighbors at the McLeod County License Center are temporarily closed for motor vehicle and driver’s license services through September 22 due to ongoing technical access issues.

During their closure, the Sibley County License Center is more than happy to assist McLeod County residents with their motor vehicle and driver’s license needs. You do not need to live in Sibley County to use our services!

📍 Sibley County License Center
400 Court Avenue, Ga***rd, MN
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📞 507-237-4068

Please feel free to stop in, we’re happy to help!

Where to go for your driver and vehicle services needs.

09/15/2026

✅Today is National Voter Registration Day. 🗳

Did you move? Did you change your name?
Is your Voter registration up to date? Here is a quick way to check if you are registered to vote.
https://mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/voterregistration/index