Wilkin County, Minnesota - Government

06/09/2026

Be ready for severe weather and sign-up for weather alerts through Wilkin Alerts!

Register by texting “wilkinalerts” to 226787. You will receive a return text with a link to complete your registration. You must provide an address and opt-in during registration or you WILL NOT receive weather alerts.
OR
visit www.wilkincounty.gov/wilkinalerts

Be Smart and Stay Safe During Severe Weather!

06/08/2026

Questions? Please contact the Wilkin County Environmental Office at 218-643-5815

05/26/2026

Wilkin County is seeking a Community Support Worker to join the Health and Human Services team! Click on the link below for more information on this great career opportunity!

https://wilkincounty.gov/index.asp?SEC=958750F0-AD08-49E1-94B5-C079530F4892&Type=B_JOB&fbclid=IwY2xjawSC2AxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwOWlPaUt3V2xwcnlSclRFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs0FHEvdpFAyL5hI9P7kNxSWecmcchxBIXwSBEP18zzhKte-O5QH1DBwgUL9_aem_91eyhsgH0p6mOXxrUr7Uwg

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Remembrance at the Wilkin County Courthouse 🇺🇸

This morning at 9:30 a.m., the Honor Guard gathered at the Wilkin County Courthouse in remembrance and honor of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms and to recognize those who never made it home. We are grateful for the dedication of our local Honor Guard and everyone who joined in paying tribute.

Today, we remember. We honor. We give thanks.

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05/12/2026

Wilkin County Highway Department is having a Spring Surplus Sale. Please click the below links to view details and place a bid.

Westgo Pup Trailer- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/13651
Steel Cab- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12815
Fuel Tank- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12816
11.200-20 Tires- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12817
Reznor Heater- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12818
Yard Sweep- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12819
CAT parts- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12820
Big Max air furnace- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12822
Miller Welder- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12822
Wheels and Rims- http://mnbid.mn.gov/productView/12823

05/03/2026

This week, we recognize National Correctional Officers Week and take a moment to thank the dedicated correctional officers of the Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office.

Your work behind the walls often goes unseen, but it plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, security, and stability of our community. The professionalism, resilience, and commitment you bring to your duties each and every day do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for the long hours, the difficult decisions, and the strength it takes to manage situations most will never fully understand. Your service to Wilkin County truly matters, and it is appreciated more than words can express.

We are proud of our correctional officers and grateful for everything you do to serve and protect our community.

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Wilkin County will be hosting a Mental Health Community Scavenger Hunt. Scan the QR code for more information.

05/01/2026

Wilkin County Health and Human Services Chalk Art Challenge. Come help us transform the sidewalks into powerful messages of Hope, Support and Awareness! Scan the QR code for more information.

04/22/2026

Thank you Someplace Safe Wilkin Office for recognizing the amazing work our Public Health staff do for the community!

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Someplace Safe would like to thank Wilkin County Public Health for their hard work and dedication on behalf of local survivors of crime. Thank you all for everything you do! “Protect Victims, Serve Communities.”

*Not Pictured is Maggie Wiertzema

04/12/2026

Thank you dispatchers! You are the best of the best!

🚨 Telecommunications Week 🚨

This week, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible men and women in our dispatch center who keep Wilkin County safe every single day.

To our dedicated dispatchers: Thank you! We are truly grateful for your professionalism, quick thinking, and calm presence under pressure. You are the heartbeat of our department, handling calls with care and expertise, coordinating responses, and making sure help arrives when it matters most.

You're often the first voice our residents hear in their moment of need, the calm in the chaos, the first to take the call and set everything in motion. Your role is vital, and we couldn't do what we do without you.

Thank you for all you do, 24/7/365. Wilkin County is safer and stronger because of you!