Stevens County Minnesota Sheriff's Office

05/01/2026

A big CONGRATULATIONS once again to Deputy Carl Aschnewitz! Deputy Aschnewitz recently received the “Hat Trick” award from the Minnesota Toward Zero Death (TZD) program!

The “Hat Trick” award is a recognition/award given to law enforcement officers who make three DWI (Driving While Impaired) arrests in a single shift. The name comes from hockey, where a “hat trick” means scoring three goals in one game — here, it symbolizes three successful DWI arrests in one shift. Minnesota Toward Zero Death (TZD) is the state’s cornerstone traffic safety program that employs an interdisciplinary approach to reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on Minnesota roads. The program’s vision is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries to zero. The award is presented by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to celebrate law enforcement officers who effectively get impaired drivers off the road.

Our entire office is thankful for Deputy Aschnewitz’s continued efforts to remove impaired drivers from the roadways of Stevens County! We’re proud of you, Carl! GREAT WORK!

Pictured from left to right: Deputy Carl Aschnewitz, Chief Deputy Jason Reed and Becky Putzke (MN Department of Public Safety - TZD Law Enforcement Liaison)

04/17/2026

Reminder to apply if you're qualified and interested in joining our team! Closing date for applications is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:30pm. Scan the QR code that is listed in the comments to apply today!

Stevens County is looking for qualified candidates in the following positions.  Simply click or tap on one of the jobs below to submit an application.

04/17/2026

Reminder to apply if you're qualified and interested! Closing date for applications is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:30pm.

Stevens County is looking for qualified candidates in the following positions.  Simply click or tap on one of the jobs below to submit an application.

04/07/2026

NOW HIRING! FULL-TIME DEPUTY

We have a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our dynamic team as a Deputy Sheriff! If you are qualified and interested, please click this link for more information and to apply, today! Closing date for application submittal is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:30pm.

Stevens County is looking for qualified candidates in the following positions.  Simply click or tap on one of the jobs below to submit an application.

04/01/2026

03/17/2026

03/14/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM MONDAY...
..WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow couldsignificantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.

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03/07/2026

Please be careful when driving. The roads are very icy. Stay safe.
Thank you.

01/27/2026

01/16/2026

Friendly reminder to MANUALLY turn on your vehicle lights during inclement weather. The AUTO lights feature usually does not activate during the daytime.

Manually turning on your headlights allows other motorists and emergency responders to see you.

Per MN State Statute:
169.48 VEHICLE LIGHTING.
SUBDIVISION 1. LIGHTS TO BE DISPLAYED (a) Every vehicle upon a highway within this state:

(1) at any time from sunset to sunrise;

(2) at any time when it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing; and

(3) at any other time when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions or there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead;

Stay safe out there!

01/16/2026

Minnesota Department of Transportation Notice:

Travel advisory issued in portion of west central Minnesota

High winds and limited visibility create hazardous driving conditions

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (8 a.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a no travel advisory on the following state and federal highways in Clay and Wilkin counties in west central Minnesota due to high winds causing blowing snow and zero visibility:

Highway 75 from Perley to Breckenridge
Highway 210 from Breckenridge to Fergus Falls
Highway 9 from Burop to Breckenridge

No Travel Advised means that the visibility has been reduced to the point that it is very dangerous to travel. Motorists are advised not to travel in these areas until the high winds subside and conditions improve.

Motorists should prepare for changing weather and monitor road conditions at 511mn.org.

MnDOT snowplow operators will do their part to make highways safe and motorists should remember to:

Stay alert for snowplows, which turn or exit frequently and often with little warning

Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow. Don’t drive into a snow cloud.

Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions.

Turn on your headlights and wear your seat belt.

Turn off the cruise control.

Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.

Don’t drive distracted.

www.mndot.gov/ | www.511mn.org

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