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Minnesota Federal Cases

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota keeps bankruptcy dockets and claims searchable through PACER, accepts electronic proofs of claim and runs a free bankruptcy advice clinic.

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The Minnesota Department of Revenue publishes property tax data by year and location, including sales ratios and market values. Parcel records and tax statements come from each Minnesota county.

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Isanti County at a glance

State
Minnesota
County seat
Cambridge
Population
41,135
Area
452 sq mi
Founded
1857
Cities and towns
5

Isanti County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Isanti County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Isanti County, responsible for patrolling unincorporated areas, managing Isanti County jail, processing arrests, and maintaining criminal records.

Police Departments. In addition to Isanti County Sheriff's Office, several city police departments operate within Isanti County, including the Cambridge Police Department, Isanti Police Department, and Braham Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Isanti County is primarily provided by Isanti County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 555 18th Avenue SW in Cambridge, Minnesota 55008. Arrest records in Isanti County are public information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13), which governs access to government data. § 13.82 and § 13.87, though certain investigative data may be temporarily classified as private or confidential during active investigations.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Isanti County are maintained by Isanti County Sheriff's Office, which documents all arrests made within Isanti County. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Isanti County are taken and retained by Isanti County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that compile such information.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Isanti County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Isanti County

Old mine sites
1
Past producers, now closed
1
Main minerals
Peat
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
28
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1961 to 1983

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 mine site inside the county: 1 past producer, now closed; the old survey maps add 28 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is Peat.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Minnesota has no coal AML program; its underground mines are iron mines on the Mesabi Range.

Chisago County Cambridge Isanti Braham Stanchfield N 10 miles
Isanti County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Minnesota mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Isanti County (1 shown, 28 unnamed on the map)

Minnesota abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Wage and hour cases in Isanti County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 10 investigations in Isanti County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $158,591 in back wages agreed for 107 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
10
Back wages agreed
$158,591
Workers due back wages
107
Civil money penalties
$85,480
Employers on the record
9
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
B's Homecare, Inc.Cambridge1$81,22219
Classic Cabinetry by Knapp, IncIsanti1$45,62136
Autism Matters, Inc.Cambridge1$13,29728
Minnesota Organic Merchandise StoreCambridge1$11,13814
Educator Financial Services, Inc.Cambridge1$4,1646
Northstar Media, Inc.Cambridge1$2,1461
All City Container, Inc.Isanti1$9262
Ltl LED, LLCIsanti1$781
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Cambridge4$00

Every employer on the Isanti County record, by back wages agreed; 7 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Minnesota wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Isanti County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Isanti County. Ask that agency for its record. Under Minnesota Statutes 13.82, subdivision 26, a booking photograph is public data; a law enforcement agency may withhold it for a time if access would hurt an active investigation.

How do I get a criminal background check in Isanti County, Minnesota?

The Minnesota criminal history record comes from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Free name search of public criminal history (convictions public for 15 years after the sentence ends) online; for your own full record, send the BCA a notarized personal request form by mail or in person. Fee: Free online public search; $8.00 for a Minnesota only check on yourself, plus $10.00 per card for fingerprinting service.

How can I look up sex offenders in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Search the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Registrant Search, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Register with the county auditor or through the Minnesota Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes, in person at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residence; registration ahead of time closes 20 days before a regularly scheduled election (Minnesota Statutes 201.061).

How do I look up property records in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Isanti County are kept by the Isanti County recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Certified birth and death certificates for Minnesota come from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Any Minnesota county vital records office sells birth and death certificates, and for fastest service MDH points you to a county office, where most of the time you get the order while you wait. In person at a county vital records office, or from MDH by mail to PO Box 64499, St. Paul, MN 55164-0499 or by fax to 866-416-1357 (credit card only) with the application form. Fee: $26 for a birth certificate ($19 for each added copy of the same one); $13 for a death certificate ($6 for each added copy).

How do I find business license records in Isanti County, Minnesota?

Business entity filings are searched with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services. Minnesota DEED says many local governments require licenses for certain kinds of businesses, and in some cases cities and counties require a general business license.

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