Morris, Minnesota Public Records

The Morris Police Department and the Stevens County Sheriff's Office are responsible for law enforcement in the city of Morris, Minnesota. Public records related to crime reports, incident reports, and arrests can be obtained by submitting a request to the respective agency. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension also maintains a statewide database of criminal justice records.

Morris residents' election activities are administered by the Stevens County Auditor-Treasurer's Office, which serves as the county's election authority, located at 400 Colorado Avenue, Suite 102, Morris, MN 56267 (phone: 320-208-6542, website: www.co.stevens.mn.us/auditor). Minnesota residents can register to vote online at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us until 21 days before an election, or register in person at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residence (such as a Minnesota driver's license, utility bill, or registration receipt). Minnesota does not require voter ID but does require proof of residence for registration. Morris holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions, with the mayor elected to four-year terms and council members serving four-year staggered terms. The next Morris city election will be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during even-numbered years, with the most recent November 2024 election including local races. To find their assigned polling place, Morris residents can use the Minnesota Polling Place Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us by entering their address. Most Morris residents vote at the Stevens County Courthouse or other designated locations depending on precinct boundaries. Under Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 201), voter registration lists are public data, and campaign finance reports are accessible through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at cfb.mn.gov. Candidate filings for local, county, and state offices are maintained by the County Auditor and Secretary of State, with precinct-level election results published after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Stevens County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout with roughly 4,200 ballots cast from approximately 6,000 registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Morris and Stevens County voters will decide several important races including the Minnesota Governor's race (Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat is not up until 2024), all Minnesota State House seats (Representatives serve two-year terms), several Minnesota State Senate seats depending on district, Stevens County offices including Sheriff, County Commissioners, Auditor-Treasurer, Recorder, and Attorney, and potentially Morris City Council positions depending on the election cycle. Minnesota offers no-excuse absentee voting, allowing any registered voter to vote by mail. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Stevens County Auditor-Treasurer's Office. Absentee ballots must be requested by one week before Election Day (though mail delivery deadlines apply), and completed ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Early in-person voting (absentee voting in the office) is available at the County Auditor's office beginning 46 days before each election.