Pepin County Sheriff's Office

08/26/2026

🚌 🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL — SLOW DOWN & STAY ALERT! 🚸

School is back in session across Pepin County! Students in Pepin are already back in the classroom, and today marks the first day for students in the Durand-Arkansaw School District.

The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office wishes all of our students, families, teachers, bus drivers, and school staff a safe and successful 2026–2027 school year!

As everyone settles back into the school-year routine, please remember:

🚌 Watch for school buses and be prepared to stop when their red lights are flashing.

🚸 Slow down and stay alert in and around school zones.

👀 Watch carefully for children walking or biking to and from school — especially near intersections, crosswalks, and bus stops.

📵 Put the phone down. A few seconds of distraction behind the wheel can have lifelong consequences.

⏰ Give yourself a little extra time. Morning and afternoon traffic may take a few minutes longer now that school is back in session.

Our kids are counting on all of us to help keep them safe.

Have a great school year, Pepin County! Drive carefully, stay alert, and watch out for one another. 💙

— Pepin County Sheriff’s Office

08/18/2026

We have K9 Jack and K9 Pasca plushies for sale. $20 for one or $35 for the pair. All money goes to our K9 fund to support the K9 program. Members of the Sheriff’s Office will be at Music in the Park in Durand 8/20/206 and will have a handful of each to sell. Currently we only except cash or check as payment.
Sheriff Joel

08/04/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert – US Highway 10 & State Highway 25 Construction Zone 🚧

Due to several recent traffic crashes within the construction zone at the intersection of US Highway 10 and State Highway 25 near Durand, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has made the decision to install temporary stop signs in all directions for the duration of the construction project.

While this change may result in occasional traffic backups and slightly longer travel times, it is being implemented with one goal in mind: keeping everyone safe.

We ask all motorists to:
• Slow down as you approach the construction zone.
• Be prepared to stop in all directions.
• Watch for construction workers, emergency responders, and other motorists.
• Allow yourself a few extra minutes of travel time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these safety improvements are put into place. A few extra moments spent at a stop sign are well worth preventing another serious crash.

Thank you for helping keep our roads—and everyone who uses them—safe.

07/27/2026

Pierce-Pepin Electric has notified Pepin County that they will be doing  maintenance at the Ella Substation which will result in a planned power outage. The power outage is scheduled to begin at ...

07/18/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix. WHAT...The ...

07/16/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, ...

07/15/2026

We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to retired St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilt's family, and the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office. John was a great friend with a big heart and a big smile ! RIP Sheriff Shilts.

Sheriff Joel and the men and women of the Pepin County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Joel

It is with heavy heart and sadness that we announce the passing of retired St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts Sr. John suffered a medical emergency in Deer Park, WI on July 14. He was flown to the University of Minnesota. He died shortly after his arrival at the hospital.

Sheriff Shilts spent a lifetime in law enforcement, starting with the Somerset and New Richmond Police Departments, and moving on to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office in 1987. Over the next three decades with St. Croix County, he served in a variety of roles, including the drug task force, Emergency Response Unit, sergeant, captain, and chief deputy. John was elected sheriff in 2011 and was re-elected to a second term. On July 14, 2017, John retired after serving the citizens of St. Croix County for a combined 38 years.

John served with pride, integrity and a genuine commitment to the safety and well-being of others. His leadership, professionalism and larger than life presence helped shape the Sheriff’s Office and the people within it. His friendship, and his many contributions will not be forgotten.

Our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time. We recognize that his greatest legacy is not only his years of public service, but also the love and memories he leaves behind with those closest to him. We honor John’s life with gratitude for his years of service, respect for his character, and appreciation for the sacrifices he and his family made on behalf of the community. He will be missed, remembered, and forever regarded as a huge part of our St. Croix County family.

07/14/2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, ...

07/08/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 471 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ...