Cedar, Minnesota Public Records

Bond and bail procedures follow Minnesota state laws, with options for cash bail or securing a bond through a bail bondsman. Anyone looking for information about a recently arrested individual can contact the jail directly or use the online search tool.

Minnesota makes voter registration available online through the Secretary of State at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us for eligible citizens who hold a valid Minnesota driver's license or state ID. Registration must be completed at least 21 days before an election, though the state also allows Election Day registration at polling places with proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a valid Minnesota driver's license showing the current address, a utility bill, bank statement, or another registered voter from the precinct who can vouch for residence. Local voters participate in Linwood Township precincts for township-level offices including supervisors, clerk, and treasurer, typically elected in odd-numbered years during March township elections. As an unincorporated area, there are no mayoral or city council elections. Residents can find their polling place assignments using the Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering a residential address. Minnesota law makes extensive election records available to the public, including voter registration lists that can be purchased for political purposes, campaign finance reports searchable at www.cfb.mn.gov showing contributions and expenditures for candidates and committees, candidate filings showing who is running for office, and precinct-level election results published after each election by the Secretary of State and county. In the November 2024 presidential election, Anoka County reported approximately 67% voter turnout with over 230,000 ballots cast from roughly 265,000 registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement in this suburban county. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature critical races for Minnesota voters including the U.S. Senate seat (Class II), as Senator Tina Smith's term expires in 2026, all eight Minnesota U.S. House seats, both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature (all 134 House seats and half of the 67 Senate seats), constitutional offices including Attorney General and State Auditor, Anoka County offices including Sheriff, County Attorney, County Commissioners for specific districts, judges in retention elections, and Linwood Township offices. Minnesota does not hold gubernatorial elections in 2026 as the Governor serves a four-year term elected in presidential years. The state offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us starting 46 days before an election, or voters can apply by mail, email, fax, or in person at the Anoka County elections office. Absentee ballots must be returned by mail (received by Election Day) or delivered in person to the Anoka County elections office or a designated drop location by 3:00 PM on Election Day. Early in-person voting is available at the Anoka County Government Center beginning 46 days before each election.