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We recently bid farewell to Correctional Officer Carla Laumb after more than 22 years of dedicated service. Her kindness...
06/12/2026

We recently bid farewell to Correctional Officer Carla Laumb after more than 22 years of dedicated service. Her kindness and warm smile will be deeply missed. We wish her a long and happy retirement. Congratulations, Carla!

Today we welcomed Rosalba and Kristian to our staff as correctional officers.  welcome aboard!
06/08/2026

Today we welcomed Rosalba and Kristian to our staff as correctional officers. welcome aboard!

Press Release:Re: Motor vehicle collision with payloaderOn Monday, June 1, 2026 at approximately 5:30pm, the Kandiyohi C...
06/02/2026

Press Release:

Re: Motor vehicle collision with payloader

On Monday, June 1, 2026 at approximately 5:30pm, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported motor vehicle collision with a payloader along the 8400 block of Kandiyohi County Rd. 9 NE in Green Lake Township. A passenger van driven by a 44 year old Spicer man with his family was travelling southbound on Co. Rd. 9 when it attempted to avoid a large payloader that was crossing the roadway in front of them. The van struck the payloader in the bucket area. There were 5 occupants in the passenger van and all were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Spicer Fire Department, Spicer First Responders, Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad, and CentraCare Ambulance.

Chief Deputy Kent Bauman

Date: 05/31/2026 Re: Single Vehicle Crash - RolloverOn Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:53pm the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s O...
06/01/2026

Date: 05/31/2026

Re: Single Vehicle Crash - Rollover

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:53pm the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Kandiyohi County Road 29 near the intersection of 13th St NW in Lake Andrew Township.
The truck, driven by a 22-year-old male from rural Pennock, had struck two cows that were in the roadway and then went into the ditch, striking a tree and rolling over onto its side. The male was pinned inside the truck but was able to contact 911 dispatch.
The New London Fire Department and Kandiyohi County Rescue worked diligently and were able to extricate the male from the vehicle.
The male was then treated and transported by CentraCare and New London Ambulance services. The males’ injuries were serious but non-life threatening at this time.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lakes Area First Responders, New London Fire, New London Ambulance, Kandiyohi County Rescue and CentraCare Ambulance.

Sergeant Shawn Swanson
Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office

NEWS RELEASE Re: Found bonesOn Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at approximately 11:30am an excavation employee in the 9000 bl...
05/29/2026

NEWS RELEASE

Re: Found bones

On Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at approximately 11:30am an excavation employee in the 9000 block of 123rd Ave SE, Lake Lillian called the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office as they had uncovered several bones while doing some excavation work. Deputies and Detectives responded and determined the bones appeared to be human, origin unknown at the time. With the help of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the immediate area was excavated and additional remains, consistent to one person, were uncovered. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council was contacted and later came to the site. Preliminary investigation shows that the bones may be archaeological and indigenous and they have been transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination and analysis.
This case remains open and the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council.

Chief Deputy Kent Bauman

05/25/2026
Last week our staff was able to interact with local kids for several events.  On Saturday, May 9th, Kandiyohi County She...
05/20/2026

Last week our staff was able to interact with local kids for several events. On Saturday, May 9th, Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office hosted a youth ATV Safety Clinic, which included an informational review and a practical safety course to complete. Then on Tuesday we were invited to the annual Cops vs. Kids Dodgeball Game at Prairie Woods Elementary. It was a ton of fun with all the cops reminiscing on how much more painful dodgeball was back in our youth with the old red rubber balls!

UPDATE: The 48 year old male driving the motorcycle was identified as Forrest Foster from Lake Lillian, MN.NEWS RELEASEF...
05/17/2026

UPDATE: The 48 year old male driving the motorcycle was identified as Forrest Foster from Lake Lillian, MN.

NEWS RELEASE

Fatal motorcycle crash:

Fahlun Township – On May 16th, 2026 at approximately 1917 hours, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Co Rd 8 approximately 3 ½ miles north of Lake Lillian, MN. Upon arrival, deputies learned a 2008 Blue Suzuki VL800 Cruiser was southbound on Co Rd 8 when it went off the curve located just north of 134th Ave SE. The motorcycle entered the ditch and eventually rolled multiple times. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased on scene. The driver was not wearing a helmet. The driver was a 48 yr old male from Lake Lillian. His name will be released at a later time.
Assisting the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office was the Minnesota State Patrol, Willmar Police Department, Lake Lillian Ambulance, Lake Lillian Fire Department, Kandiyohi County Rescue, CentraCare Ambulance and Life Link Helicopter.
This incident is under investigation by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office.

Sergeant Julie Wyffels

There will be extra child restraint and seatbelt enforcement waves from now until the end of the month. Please buckle up...
05/11/2026

There will be extra child restraint and seatbelt enforcement waves from now until the end of the month. Please buckle up!

This week, we take a moment to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and express our ...
05/11/2026

This week, we take a moment to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and express our deepest gratitude to the courageous law enforcement officers who safeguard their communities daily.

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Willmar, MN
56201

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