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Established April 9, 1855, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for public safety, 911 services, jail

11/02/2026

🚨 We'll Be in Melrose This Friday!

Need to apply for a gun permit? We'll be in Melrose on Friday, November 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, accepting applications.

Stop in, ask questions, and get the process started. We look forward to seeing you!

11/02/2026

Today is recognized as National Cookie Monster Day!

As if we needed more sugar after the Halloween weekend.

Whether you're enjoying a cookie, candy, or both, remember to buckle up, drive safely, and keep your hand out of the cookie jar when behind the wheel!

10/26/2026

On Friday, October 23, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service took Randy Lamont Shead into custody in the Belleville, Illinois area on a felony Stearns County arrest warrant for Domestic Assault and Domestic Abuse No Contact Order violation. A Stearns County deputy, who is attached to the North Star Fugitive Task Force, tracked Shead to the Illinois area. Shead is being held pending legal extradition procedures back to Minnesota.

10/24/2026

We picked up this friendly gal overnight in Rockville near Broadway and Birch Streets. Red collar with no identification tags. If she belongs to you, please call 320-251-4240 and reference Case # 26027496 so we can make arrangements to get her back home.

10/19/2026

NEWS RELEASE

St. Cloud area motorists are advised that construction of sanitary sewer and watermain for the Justice Center has begun along CSAH 134 from CSAH 75 to Cypress Road in St. Cloud. This work is anticipated to last thru the middle of November. The work involves a CSAH 134 road closure. See attached traffic control. The contractor for this project is C & L Excavating from St. Joseph, Minnesota. Motorists are strongly urged to find alternate routes to minimize delays. Dates and timeframes are weather dependent.
Questions or concerns may be directed to the Stearns County Highway Department.

10/19/2026

Most of us know someone who has experienced domestic violence, even if we don’t know their story.

Someone who may be experiencing abuse.
Someone who may not be ready to talk about it.
Someone who may not know what support they need.

You don’t need to have all the answers to support someone. Sometimes, letting them know they’re not alone is a place to start. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, The Hotline is available 24/7.

📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text “START” to 88788
💻 Chat: thehotline.org

10/19/2026

News Release- Medical

News Release- Medical Stearns County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 10/19/2026 11:16 AM CDT Sheriff's Office Updates & Alerts - Stearns County, MinnesotaView in browser: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/STEARNS/bulletins/42fae88 320-251-4240 Medical On October 16th, 2026, at approximately....

10/19/2026

Congratulations to the Stearns County Law Enforcement Explorers who attended the annual Duluth Conference this past weekend. With 25 teams representing 14 Law Enforcement agencies, officer knowledge and skill were definitely tested.

Our team is displaying the 2nd Place plaque they were awarded in the First Aid scenario.

10/18/2026

Today, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office conducted a wreath ceremony in remembrance of Inv. Steven Sandberg of the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, who was killed in the line of duty while guarding an inmate at the St. Cloud Hospital in 2015. A Hero Remembered Never Dies.

10/14/2026

Our lobby will be closed TODAY, Wednesday, October 14th due to repairs being made to a pipe in our building, which will temporarily leave us without water access.
There will be no jail visiting hours, and no public service windows will be open on this date.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we complete this necessary maintenance. Normal operations are expected to resume the following day.
If you need assistance during this time, please contact us by phone or email.

Address

807 Courthouse Square
Saint Cloud, MN
56302

Telephone

(320) 251-4240

Website

https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/342/Sheriffs-Office

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