Brown County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

These fraud seminars happen a couple times a year. If you'd like to be better at identifying and online scam, contact your bank or local law enforcement.

More than 100 people attended Mark Santelman’s fraud prevention workshop at the New Ulm Community Center on Wednesday.

For full story, see link in comments.

05/21/2026

Lots of scams out there. Brown County Sheriff's Office partners with banks around Brown County to help educate the community about common frauds. This is from our friends at Alliance bank.

05/21/2026

Crime tip information from Blue Earth County Sheriff Wersal

05/15/2026

Celebrating National Police Week from May 10-16, 2026
Ashley from SERVPRO brought us some spring flowers for both New Ulm Police Department and the Brown County Sheriff's Office

Thank you SERVPRO for the recognition!

05/15/2026

The weather is going to change soon. Please stay weather aware tonight and throughout the weekend.

Please note that these graphics show Saturday Through Monday. For most recent ones, go to:https://www.weather.gov/media/mpx/DssPacket.pdf

05/13/2026

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THIS BAN WILL START THURSDAY AT 8 AM & CONTINUE UNTIL 6 PM ON SATURDAY

Brown County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Case File Number: 26-3249

Type of Incident: Burning Restrictions

Date of Incident: 05-14-2026

Time of Incident: 8:00 AM

Location of Incident: Brown County, Minnesota

Names, Ages, Addresses of Person(s) involved:

Details of Incident: Effective THURSDAY, May 14th, 2026 at 8:00 AM until SATURDAY, May 16th at 6:00 PM, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BURNING BAN for all of Brown County.

The National Weather Service has issued a “Red Flag Warning” in effect for central and southern Minnesota which includes Brown County, Minnesota. Strong winds, low humidity and dry conditions will lead to critical fire danger during the listed timeframe.

The BURNING BAN for Brown County will remain in effect until further notice.

• NO OPEN BURNING OF CRP LAND AND/OR DITCHES OR BRUSH PILES IS PERMITTED

Recreational campfires are permitted. Recreational campfires must be contained in a ring of either rock, cement, brick, or metal, must not be closer than 25 feet to any structure and be attended to. Charcoal grills, wood smokers, and propane or natural gas devices are not considered open burning.

Just as a reminder, Brown County does not require residents to obtain a permit for open burning, but you MUST notify the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 507-233-6700 prior to open burning to ensure that there is no “burning ban” or “burning restrictions” in place. The caller must provide the items to be burned, the location of the open burn, a contact name and cell phone number to Dispatch. The person starting the open burn shall attend to the fire at all times and have fire suppression equipment available.

05/13/2026

Brown County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Case File Number: 26-3193

***** BURN BAN WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY MAY 13th *****

Just as a reminder, Brown County does not require residents to obtain a permit for open burning, but you MUST notify the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 507-233-6700 prior to open burning to ensure that there is no “burning ban” or “burning restrictions” in place. The caller must provide the items to be burned, the location of the open burn, a contact name and cell phone number to Dispatch. The person starting the open burn shall attend to the fire at all times and have fire suppression equipment available.

05/12/2026

This video was taken by one of our deputies on MN Highway 15 near the Brown / Watonwan County Line. Please use caution driving in this area. Expect delays and possible detours.

05/11/2026

Brown County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Case File Number: 26-3193

***** Update May 13th The BURN BAN EXPIRE AT 9 AM *****

Type of Incident: Burning Restrictions

Date of Incident: 05-12-2026

Time of Incident: 8:00 AM

Location of Incident: Brown County, Minnesota

Names, Ages, Addresses of Person(s) involved:

Details of Incident: Effective TUESDAY, May 12th, 2026 at 8:00 AM until further notice, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BURNING BAN for all of Brown County.

The National Weather Service has issued a “Red Flag Warning” in effect for central and southern Minnesota which includes Brown County, Minnesota. Strong winds, low humidity and dry conditions will lead to critical fire danger today.

The BURNING BAN for Brown County will remain in effect until further notice.

• NO OPEN BURNING OF CRP LAND AND/OR DITCHES OR BRUSH PILES IS PERMITTED

Recreational campfires are permitted. Recreational campfires must be contained in a ring of either rock, cement, brick, or metal, must not be closer than 25 feet to any structure and be attended to. Charcoal grills, wood smokers, and propane or natural gas devices are not considered open burning.

Just as a reminder, Brown County does not require residents to obtain a permit for open burning, but you MUST notify the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 507-233-6700 prior to open burning to ensure that there is no “burning ban” or “burning restrictions” in place. The caller must provide the items to be burned, the location of the open burn, a contact name and cell phone number to Dispatch. The person starting the open burn shall attend to the fire at all times and have fire suppression equipment available.