Sibley County

06/02/2026

📢 Reminder: Today, June 2nd, is the last day for candidate filing.

If you are interested in serving your community and running for office, filings must be submitted by the end of the day today at the Sibley County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office in Ga***rd.

For questions, please contact the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at (507) 237-4070.

06/01/2026

📬 VOTER REGISTRATION MAILINGS COMING SOON

Minnesota residents may receive voter registration application mailings from the:
• Center for Voter Participation (VPC)
• Center for Voter Information (CVI)

Mailings are expected to arrive around June 5, 2026.

✔️ Return envelopes should be addressed to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office mail processing center in St. Paul.

⚠️ If you receive a mailing with a different return address, please notify:
[email protected]

📌 Want to be removed from future mailings?
Use the code near the bottom of the letter and contact:

VPC:
[email protected]
(757) 793-2671

CVI:
[email protected]
(757) 664-9066

✔️ These are legitimate voter registration applications. However, residents are NOT required to register to vote using this mailing and may register or update their voter registration at any time online at mnvotes.gov or through the Sibley County Auditor-Treasurer’s office.

To check your voter registration status or register online, visit:
mnvotes.gov

05/30/2026

Today is the day for the grand opening on the Hummingbird Trail in Henderson.

05/29/2026

Just like during pregnancy, eating healthy and nutrient-dense foods while breastfeeding or pumping is important! WIC offers specialized food packages for parents who are breastfeeding or combo-feeding their child up to 12 months old. 🥗🥑🍳
Your local WIC clinic may also provide breastfeeding and pumping supplies, and many parents can access free lactation support from peer counselors and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
Learn more about what WIC can support you on your breastfeeding journey: https://signupwic.com/news/get-started-wic

05/28/2026

💙 May is Foster Care Advocacy & Awareness Month 💙

This month, we honor the children and youth who experience foster care, celebrate the dedicated foster families who open their hearts and homes, and recognize the ongoing need for more caring providers across Minnesota.

While the number of children in foster care has decreased in recent years, the need for safe, stable, and supportive homes remains urgent, especially for sibling groups and teens. Every child deserves connection, support, and a sense of belonging.

In Minnesota, approximately 5,865 children were in foster care on an average day in early 2025, with many living in Greater Minnesota communities just like ours.

Thank you to the foster families, relatives, social workers, volunteers, and community members working every day to support children and strengthen families. Your compassion changes lives.

Interested in learning more about fostering in Sibley County? Contact Foster Care Licensor Tara Sabako at 507-237-4000 or visit dcyf.mn.gov/adoption-foster-care-and-kinship-supports.

Together, we can help build brighter futures for Minnesota children. 💙

05/28/2026

👂👀👂👀DID YOU HEAR?? 👂👀👂👀

🎣 The Minnesota DNR’s new electronic licensing system launches June 9!

The new system will allow customers to purchase hunting and fishing licenses through a mobile app, online, or in-person at a license agent. Licenses can also be carried digitally or printed.

⚠️ Hunting and fishing licenses will be temporarily unavailable for purchase June 2–8 during the transition. During this time, fishing without a license will be allowed in Minnesota, but all regulations and bag limits still apply. Fishing licenses will again be required starting June 9.

🦃 Turkey hunters must register their harvest by 11:59 p.m. on June 1, as harvest registration will be unavailable during the transition period.

📍 Beginning June 9, residents can purchase their hunting and fishing licenses in person at the Sibley County License Center.

🚤 Recreational vehicle and watercraft registrations/titles are not affected at this time.

Minnesota DNR's new electronic licensing system launches June 9! 📆

The DNR is rolling out a modern licensing system replacement that is built for today's customers and technology. Phase one of the launch in June will include the hunting and fishing modules. 🤳

The new system offers more flexibility than ever — three ways to buy a license (mobile app, online, or in-person from a license agent) and three ways to carry it (paper, PDF, or stored in the app). 📱

As part of this transition, hunting and fishing licenses will be temporarily unavailable for purchase between June 2 - 8 as we switch over to the new system. During that time, people may fish without a license in Minnesota. All regulations for the season and bag limits will remain in effect. On June 9, fishing licenses will again be required and you will be able to purchase them through the new system. 🎣

Turkey hunters need to register their harvest before end of day (11:59 pm) June 1. They will be unable to register their harvest during the transition/cutover period. 🦃

For now, nothing changes for those needing to register or title recreational vehicles and watercraft. That module of the new system will launch at a later date. 🚤

Learn more: mndnr.gov/els

05/27/2026

Today and every day, we want to express our gratitude to the Corrections Officers and employees here in Sibley County. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our communities safe. Your hard work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. During National Corrections Officers and Employees Week, and throughout the entire year, we recognize and honor all that you do.

05/26/2026

🌟 Now is the time to register for Strengthening Sibley’s Future! 🌟

Looking to grow your leadership skills, connect with others in the community, and help shape the future of Sibley County? Strengthening Sibley’s Future is a great opportunity to get involved, build relationships, and make a lasting impact right here at home.

Whether you’re a Sibley County resident, business owner, community member, or emerging leader, this program is for YOU!

✅ Learn more about Sibley County
✅ Build connections across communities
✅ Develop leadership and collaboration skills
✅ Be part of creating a stronger future together

Don’t wait, spots fill quickly! Register today and join others who are passionate about making Sibley County an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Sibley County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

As we enjoy the holiday weekend, we also take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

County offices will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/22/2026

Did you know? Your baby’s skin can play a role in whether they develop a food allergy! Even before your baby is introduced to solids and new foods, they can still come into direct contact with food allergens through their skin. If this happens regularly, it may increase their chances of developing an allergy to that particular food.
Studies show that while eating an allergen early can protect your baby from that food allergy, but if that same food touches their skin regularly, it can actually raise the risk of an allergy.
So how can you do to help protect your baby’s skin? We suggest: Wash your hands after eating, especially if the food you ate is a common allergen. Then wash your hands again before touching your baby’s skin, such as during diaper changes or when putting on lotions or creams.

To learn more about this and other food allergy topics, visit www.fampitfamily.org.