Minnesota sheriffs ask DOC Commissioner Schnell to step down, citing discontent with county jails

The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association submitted a vote of no confidence on Dec. 8, with 72 of Minnesota's 87 sheriffs voting in ...
KSTP

Minnesota sheriffs declare no confidence in DOC commissioner over ‘arbitrary and capricious’ actions

Minnesota sheriffs are calling for Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell to step down over "arbitrary and ...
KIMT News 3

Wabasha County Jail helps inmates celebrate Christmas behind bars

WABASHA, Minn.-The Wabasha County Jail says it has been working with a national nonprofit, Christmas Behind Bars to deliver ...
KIMT News 3

Minnesota jails take on expanded mental health care duties

Efforts are underway to improve mental health care in Minnesota's jails, with counties and advocacy groups exploring new ...
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Escaped jail inmate in northern MN captured after two-week search

After two weeks of searching, authorities have arrested escaped inmate Michael Hart in northern Minnesota. Hart was being held at a farm workhouse on a burglary and domestic assault case. A ...
West Central Tribune

No one injured in fire at Meeker County Jail in Litchfield, Minnesota

LITCHFIELD — No injuries or damage occurred as a result of a fire at the Meeker County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. According to a Thursday morning news release from the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office ...