Goodhue County Police Blotter

The Goodhue County police blotter includes arrest logs, warrant lists, and incident reports from the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office in Red Wing. The county maintains an active warrant list online and provides multiple contact options for records requests. Sheriff Marty Kelly has led the office since 2019. Records are public under Minnesota law, and the office handles requests by phone, in person, and in writing during regular business hours.

Goodhue County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Marty Kelly leads the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office at 430 West 6th Street, Red Wing, MN 55066. The main number is (651) 267-2600. For dispatch, call (651) 385-3155. The sheriff's direct line is (651) 267-2639. The jail can be reached at (651) 267-2804. Email the Sheriff at Marty.Kelly@co.goodhue.mn.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Sheriff Kelly was appointed in 2019. His current appointment runs through 2026. The office covers unincorporated areas of Goodhue County and maintains the county jail. For incidents in Red Wing city limits, contact Red Wing Police Department directly. The Sheriff's Office can direct you to the right agency if you are unsure who handled a specific incident.

All records in Goodhue County are governed by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. The county website notes that email to or from Goodhue County may be public data subject to the Data Practices Act and could be disclosed to third parties. Arrest data is specifically public under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82.

The image below comes from the Goodhue County Sheriff's warrant list page, which is one of the more notable online public records tools available in the county.

The warrant list is publicly accessible and searchable using your browser's find function (CTRL+F) to locate specific names.

Goodhue County Active Warrant List

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office maintains an active warrant list online at the warrant list page. This is a public record showing individuals with active warrants in Goodhue County. To search the list, use your browser's find function (CTRL+F) and type the name you are looking for. The list is updated regularly.

An important note: persons named on this list should not be arrested based solely on what appears there. Always verify a warrant is still active before taking any action. Call (651) 267-2600 to confirm. The Sheriff's Office warns users to verify warrants directly with the office before drawing any conclusions. Report information about wanted individuals by calling the same number.

Warrant data under Minnesota law is public. The list includes the warrant number, date of birth, warrant date, offense level, and charges. This information is public under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82. For a full copy of a warrant, contact the Records Division.

How to Request Goodhue County Police Blotter Records

Visit the Sheriff's Office at 430 West 6th Street, Red Wing, during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Ask for the data request form. Staff will locate the record and let you view public data at no cost. Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.03, inspection of public records is free. Copies are available at cost, typically 25 cents per page.

Call (651) 267-2600 to ask about a specific incident before your visit. Staff can confirm what records exist and what the process involves. Written requests are another option. Mail your inquiry to 430 West 6th Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 with the person's name, incident date, type of record needed, and your contact information.

For inmate data, call the jail at (651) 267-2804. For statewide court records tied to Goodhue County arrests, use the Minnesota Courts portal. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles criminal history checks at the state level. VineLink covers inmate lookup for Goodhue County jail records.

What Police Blotter Data Is Public in Goodhue County

Under Minnesota Statutes § 13.82, arrest records are public in Minnesota. In Goodhue County, public data includes the name, age, sex, and last known address of the person arrested. The time, date, and location of the arrest are public. Charges and the identity of the arresting agency are also public. Mugshots may be released depending on the case.

Private data stays private. Active investigation details are not released while open. Juvenile records are sealed. Victim information in sexual assault and domestic violence cases is protected. Confidential informant and undercover officer data is withheld. When a record contains both public and private data, staff separates it and gives you the public portions. You do not need to explain why you want the data. The right of access under Chapter 13 is unconditional for public records.

Cities in Goodhue County

Goodhue County includes Red Wing, Cannon Falls, and several other communities. Police blotter records for incidents inside city limits come from the city police department, not the Sheriff's Office.

None of the cities in Goodhue County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Red Wing is the county seat and largest city. Contact the Goodhue County Sheriff at (651) 267-2600 for records on incidents in unincorporated areas.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Goodhue County. Each has its own records process and sheriff's office.