Stearns County MN

Stearns County offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, Nov. 12. We honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication.

Explore the latest opportunities at Stearns County! stearns.co/careers

Ready to clear the way for a new career? We're looking for a Maintenance Worker to join our Highway Department! Bring your skills to a team that keeps our roads safe and our community moving. Apply today: stearns.co/careers

Make sure you're going to the right spot to vote! We've had several people stop by the Service Center today. It's not an Election Day polling place; it serves only during absentee voting. Today, voters must go to their designated polling place. Find yours: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/

The Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer's Office is looking for an Administrative Specialist (Land Records) and a Payroll Technician. Your next opportunity could be here! Explore openings: stearns.co/careers

Love seeing Quarry Park’s wildlife! Barred owls tend to be a bit more active and visible in the fall, as young owls head out on their own after summer and adults start preparing territories ahead of winter nesting season. Keep your eyes open in the park!

Beginning tomorrow, Oct 27, you'll have more options for early voting across Stearns County! A number of cities offering early in‑person voting during regular office hours & all locations open Saturday, Oct 31 from 9-3.

Stearns County is hiring an Environmental Specialist to join our Environmental Services Household Hazardous Waste team! Explore this opening and others at stearns.co/careers

Avivo Village Central MN, 48‑unit shelter in St Cloud built & operated by Avivo, opened this week. All 48 beds filled in 2 days. Developed in partnership w/Stearns, Benton & Sherburne counties, whose outreach teams connected residents facing homelessness w/this new resource.

County Road 134 in west St Cloud closed through mid-November for construction of sanitary sewer & watermain utilities for the Justice Center. Work is happening on Co Rd 134 from County Road 75 to Cypress Road. Detour in place.

Early voting underway for the Nov 3 General Election! Early voting lets you put your ballot directly into the ballot counter, similar to Election Day. Cast your ballot at: • Stearns County Service Center, Waite Park • St Cloud City Hall Open M‑F 8–4:30; extended hours below.

Stearns County is hiring for multiple positions and offering an internship opportunity. Explore the possibilities: stearns.co/careers

Stearns County has new openings in Human Services and the Sheriff’s Office. Your next opportunity starts here. stearns.co/careers

Monday, October 12, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Stearns County offices will be open and ready to serve you from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A full list of observed holidays can be found on our website: stearnscountymn.gov/business…

A 33-year-old Cold Spring man gets indicted on First Degree (premeditated) and Second Degree Intentional Murder charges for the death of a group home worker. stearnscountymn.gov/county-n…

MELROSE VETERANS OUTREACH CLINIC AT THE LEGION CLOSED TODAY due to unforeseen circumstances. Veterans needing assistance can visit our Waite Park office for walk-ins today from 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m. Info on our outreach clinics: stearnscountymn.gov/outreach…

We are conducting a campus-wide fire drill on Thurs, Oct 8 at 8:00 AM. County services will be unavailable until about 8:20, and if you’re near any of our buildings you may see employees exiting & notice a larger presence of emergency vehicles. Staff & visitors will be evacuated.

Voter Registration Deadline: October 13! Make sure you’re ready for the Nov 3 General Election. Register to vote or update your voter registration, including address changes, online at mnvotes.gov. Questions? Call 320‑656‑3920 or email [email protected].

Residential 2nd half property taxes due Oct 15. Ag & mobile home taxes due Nov 16. Pay online, by mail, or in person at downtown Administration Ctr or Waite Park Service Ctr (current taxes can pay at the drive-thru), set up ACH payment plan for next year. stearnscountymn.gov/payment-…

Tomorrow is your chance to weigh in or learn more about Stearns County's 5-year road construction plan. Attend the public input meeting at the Stearns County Public Works Building at 455 28th Avenue South in Waite Park at 6:30 p.m.