Correll, Minnesota Public Records

The Minnesota Secretary of State (https://www.sos.state.mn.us/) provides public access to business registration and licensing information for companies registered in the state, including those with ties to the community.

The Big Stone County Economic Development Authority (https://www.bigstone.mn.gov/government/departments/economic_development.php) tracks economic indicators and development initiatives within the region.

Minnesota offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State's website at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us. Residents can register online using a current Minnesota driver's license or state ID card. The online system remains open until 11:59 p.m. On the 21st day before any election. Minnesota also provides Election Day registration, allowing eligible voters to register at their polling place by providing proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a Minnesota driver's license with current address, a utility bill dated within 30 days, or having a registered voter from the same precinct vouch for the applicant's residence. The state does not require voter ID for most voters, though first-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification. The community holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. As a statutory city under Minnesota law, Correll conducts these elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years, with the next municipal election scheduled for November 2025. The mayor and council members serve overlapping terms. Given the town's population of 33, municipal elections tend to be low-key affairs with candidates often running unopposed, though local governance matters including street maintenance, municipal utilities, and city finances remain important to residents. Information about local candidates and ballot questions can be obtained from the Big Stone County Auditor-Treasurer's office or Correll City Hall. Residents can find their assigned polling place through the Minnesota Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address. Voters from the area typically cast ballots at a polling location within the city or at a consolidated precinct location serving multiple small communities. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. On Election Day, and voters in line at 8:00 p.m. Are allowed to vote. Minnesota's election records are largely public under state law. Voter registration lists are public data available to candidates, political parties, and the general public, though certain information such as Social Security numbers and dates of birth remains private. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are public records available through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at cfb.mn.gov. Candidate filings and affidavits of candidacy are maintained by the filing office (Secretary of State for federal and state offices, County Auditor for county offices, and City Clerk for municipal offices). Election results by precinct are public records published by the Secretary of State and county auditors following each election. In the November 2024 general election, Big Stone County reported voter turnout of approximately 76%, consistent with Minnesota's traditionally high voter participation rates. The county's rural character and agricultural economy influence voting patterns, with both major political parties maintaining active local organizations. The November 3, 2026 general election will be significant for Correll and Big Stone County voters. Minnesota's gubernatorial election occurs in midterm years, but 2026 will not include a gubernatorial race (Governor was elected in 2022 for a four-year term through 2026, with the next election in 2026 for a term beginning in 2027). However, all of Minnesota's eight U.S. House seats will be on the ballot, with local voters participating in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District election. One of Minnesota's U.S. Senate seats will also be contested in 2026. All 134 Minnesota House of Representatives seats (serving two-year terms) will be on the ballot, as will approximately half of the 67 Minnesota Senate seats (serving four-year terms). Big Stone County offices up for election in 2026 include county commissioners from specific districts, the Bigstone County Auditor-treasurer, and potentially Bigstone County Sheriff depending on the election cycle. The community will also conduct its municipal election for mayor and city council in November 2025 (odd-year municipal elections). Minnesota offers absentee voting (called "voting by mail" in Minnesota statutes) for any voter who prefers not to vote in person on Election Day. Residents can request an absentee ballot through the Secretary of State's online absentee ballot application system at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Big Stone County Auditor-Treasurer at (320) 839-2502. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Bigstone County Auditor by 5:00 p.m. On the day before the election. Voted absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within three days) or delivered in person to the Bigstone County Auditor's office by 3:00 p.m. On Election Day. Minnesota also allows in-person absentee voting beginning 46 days before an election at the Bigstone County Auditor's office, where voters can request, receive, complete, and submit their ballot in one visit.