Grant County

Grant County is located in west-central Minnesota, bordered by Traverse County to the north, Douglas County to the east, Pope County to the south, and Big Stone County to the west. Grant County was established on March 6, 1868, and named after Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War general and future 18th President of the United States. Grant County seat is Elbow Lake, situated in the heart of Grant County. Grant County includes approximately 575 square miles of predominantly agricultural land, rolling prairie, and numerous lakes. According to recent census estimates, Grant County has a population of approximately 6,108 residents, making it one of Minnesota's smaller rural counties. The scene is characterized by fertile farmland, glacial lakes including Pomme de Terre Lake and Lake Emily, and the Pomme de Terre River valley. Agriculture drives the local economy with corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock production dominating. Grant County Courthouse, located at 10 2nd Street NE in Elbow Lake, houses most county offices including the County Recorder, County Auditor-Treasurer, and County Assessor. Grant County Recorder's office maintains land records, deeds, and vital statistics. Grant County Assessor's office, also located in the courthouse, handles property valuations and assessment records. What makes Grant County unique is its position in the transitional prairie pothole region, its strong Scandinavian heritage reflected in local festivals and churches, and its role as a key agricultural producer in Minnesota's lake region. Grant County's small-town character, outdoor recreational opportunities, and preservation of historic sites make it a distinctive Minnesota community.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Minnesota statute does not currently mandate online inmate rosters for all counties, so Grant County primarily provides jail information by phone or in-person request.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public information once an individual has been formally charged, though Grant County may require completion of a data request form.
• Processing time for records requests varies but typically takes 3-5 business days.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Grant County, MN are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Case Search - Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO).

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Grant County, MN are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Grant County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Sheriff | Grant County, MN - Official Website.
• Sheriff's Office: Sheriff | Grant County, MN - Official Website.
• The bond and bail process allows release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

• Fees for copies of court documents are established by Minnesota statute and court rules, typically $14 for certification of documents plus per-page copy charges.
• Interested parties can request court records in person at Grant County Court Administration office, by mail with appropriate fees, or in some cases through the state's remote access system.

• Citizens seeking property records can visit the Recorder's Office in person during regular business hours or submit written requests by mail.
• Copy fees are established by Minnesota statute, with standard fees for certified copies and per-page charges for document reproduction.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested from the Recorder with appropriate identification and fees.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for in-person requests at Grant County level is often same-day or within 1-2 business days, while mail requests may take 1-2 weeks.
• Death certificates are similarly available through Grant County Recorder's Office for deaths occurring in Grant County, with the same fee structure and eligibility requirements.
• Online ordering of Minnesota vital records is available through VitalChek, the state's authorized vendor, at mn.gov/health/vitalsrecords, though service fees apply in addition to statutory fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This database covers all businesses formally registered to operate in Minnesota regardless of county location.