Sibley County Sheriff's Office

04/25/2026

The burn ban is lifted.

04/20/2026

Due to the weather conditions, we will be in a burn ban until further notice.

04/16/2026

Due to today’s weather conditions, Sibley county will be in a burn ban until 6:00 am Friday.

04/15/2026

After some mechanical issues, the es**rt left MSP airport about 6:45. Would expect them in Sibley County about 7:30-7:45

Captain Willibald Bill Charles Bianchi will be honored and remembered for a life of extraordinary courage, service, and quiet humility. Graveside service and full military honors will take place at 1200 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Soldiers Rest Section of the New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitat...

03/31/2026

Law enforcement agencies across the area will be increasing distracted driving enforcement as part of the Toward Zero Deaths initiative. Our goal is simple: save lives and prevent crashes before they happen.

A quick text, scrolling social media, or checking notifications can take your eyes off the road long enough to change lives forever.

🚔 You will see increased enforcement over the coming weeks as officers focus on drivers who are:

• Texting or using a handheld phone
• Scrolling or using apps while driving
• Driving inattentively or carelessly

No message is worth a life.

Make the safe choice:

• Put your phone away before driving
• Use hands-free only when absolutely necessary
• Stay focused on the road, your passengers, and the drivers around you

Together, we can move Toward Zero Deaths.

03/27/2026

Due to the forecast for Saturday, Sibley County will be in a burn ban from 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28th, until Sunday at 6:00 a.m.

03/05/2026

All

After over 37 years in law enforcement, and 32 of those with the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, I have made the decision that I will not be seeking re-election this November and I will be retiring at the end of this term.

I first started for the sheriff’s office in 1994. I worked as a deputy, an investigator, Chief Deputy for 16 years, and as your Sheriff for the last 7 plus years.

I truly thank the citizens of Sibley County for your support over these years. I also thank the many outstanding co-workers that I spent the last 3 decades with. Nothing would have been possible without them. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Sheriff these past years. The citizen of Sibley County can take pride and comfort knowing Sibley County continues to be one of the safest places to live.

Respectfully
Pat Nienaber
Sibley County Sheriff

11/26/2025

To protect our community, you will see more impaired-driving enforcement over the next month. You can help us by making the right decision by planning a sober ride if you choose to drink.

08/22/2025

The shelter in place in Winthrop is lifted. Everyone turned out safe.

05/15/2025

Seatbelts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45%. Don’t leave safety behind. You may think you are not a safety risk while driving, but you can’t control wildlife, mechanical failures, or other drivers on the roadway. Sibley County asks that you wear your seatbelt for your safety and IT’S THE LAW. You will see extra patrol for seatbelt enforcement over the next couple of weeks.

04/29/2025

“Speed is one of the leading factors to fatal accidents on Minnesota roadways. You may see extra enforcement in Sibley County throughout the summer to help keep the roadways safe. You can visit www.Minnesotatzd.org to view more information on this year’s statistics in comparison to 2024 and 2023. Drive the speed limit, drive safe, we all want you to get home safely to your family and loved ones.”

04/04/2025

Sibley County Law Enforcement and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office are offering an overview on current scams that are impacting senior citizens and all of us. This training will provide an overview of scams to be aware of, protecting yourself, and reporting these scams to Law Enforcement.
The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office is hosting this training on April 15th at 11 a.m..
The training will be held in the basement conference room of the Sibley County Court House, located in Ga***rd.
We hope to see you on April 15th.