Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Public Records

Bond and bail procedures adhere to Minnesota state guidelines, which allow for release of detainees under certain conditions. Those seeking information about recently arrested individuals can check the Sheriff's Office website or contact the detention center directly.

The state also provides Election Day registration at polling places for those who bring proof of residence, such as a driver's license with current address, a utility bill, or another registered voter from the same precinct who can vouch for the applicant's residence. Municipal elections in the city select a mayor and city council members. The mayor serves a four-year term, while the four council members serve staggered four-year terms, with two seats up for election every two years. These municipal elections take place in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, coinciding with state and federal general elections. The next city elections will occur in November 2026, with specific seats determined by the expiration schedule. Any local ballot measures would appear on the same ballot. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us or by contacting the Ramsey County Elections Office. The community typically maintains two to three polling locations depending on precinct boundaries. Under Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 201), voter registration lists are public data and available for purchase for political purposes. Campaign finance reports for local, county, and state candidates are public records, searchable through the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board at www.cfboard.state.mn.us. Election results by precinct are published by both Ramsey County Elections and the Minnesota Secretary of State. During the November 2024 presidential election, Ramsey County reported approximately 63% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 270,000 ballots cast from approximately 425,000 registered voters. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several significant races for local voters. While Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat (Class II) is not up for election in 2026 (next in 2028), one of Minnesota's U.S. House seats representing the area (currently the 4th Congressional District) will be on the ballot. The Governor of Minnesota serves a four-year term, with the next gubernatorial election in 2026, alongside other constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor. All 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives will be contested (Representatives serve two-year terms), as will approximately half of the 67 Minnesota State Senate seats (Senators serve four-year staggered terms). Ramsey County offices that may appear on the 2026 ballot include County Commissioner seats (seven commissioners serve staggered four-year terms) and judicial positions. City offices up for election in 2026 will be determined based on term expirations. Minnesota voters can request an absentee ballot online at https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotRequest.aspx or by contacting the Ramsey County Elections Office. Absentee ballots can be requested starting 46 days before an election and must be received by Election Day (postmarked by the day before Election Day). Voters can track their absentee ballot status online, and the state offers early in-person voting at the Ramsey County Elections Office starting 46 days before each election.