Goodhue County Predatory Offenders

Goodhue County sex offenders are registered through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and tracked locally by the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office in Red Wing. You can search the predatory offender registry for Goodhue County at por.state.mn.us, which lists offenders at all risk levels and is updated within 48 hours of any change. For high-risk Level 3 offenders specifically, the Department of Corrections public database at coms.doc.state.mn.us is the fastest way to see who is currently registered. The Goodhue County Sheriff and the Red Wing Police Department both play a role in managing offender registrations and community notifications in this southeastern Minnesota county along the Mississippi River.

Goodhue County Sheriff's Office

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is responsible for predatory offender registration compliance in the unincorporated areas of the county and works alongside municipal police departments in cities like Red Wing and Cannon Falls. Deputies verify that registered sex offenders are living where they reported and that all of their information is accurate. The Sheriff coordinates with the BCA and the DOC to keep the statewide registry up to date for Goodhue County residents.

Under Minn. Stat. 243.166, every predatory offender must report changes to their address, employment, vehicle, and school enrollment within five days. Offenders must also appear in person to verify their registration on a schedule set by their risk level. Violating these requirements is a felony in Minnesota. The penalty can be up to five years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. The Sheriff's Office takes registration failures seriously and investigates them promptly.

The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office at co.goodhue.mn.us/sheriff can answer questions about local registration procedures.

The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the BCA on all predatory offender registration matters in Goodhue County.

Red Wing Police and Sex Offender Notifications

The Red Wing Police Department handles community notifications for predatory sex offenders living within the city of Red Wing. When a Level 3 offender moves into Red Wing, the police department coordinates notifications to residents in the area. The department at red-wing.org/police works closely with the Goodhue County Sheriff and the DOC on these cases.

Red Wing is the county seat and largest city in Goodhue County. It sits along the Mississippi River and draws visitors from the surrounding region. Residents can contact the Red Wing Police Department directly with concerns about predatory offenders in the city.

The Red Wing Police Department at red-wing.org/police manages community safety notifications for predatory sex offenders within city limits.

Red Wing Police coordinate with state agencies and the county sheriff to ensure registration compliance for sex offenders within the city.

Level 3 Sex Offenders in Goodhue County

Minnesota uses a three-level risk classification system for predatory offenders. Level 1 is low risk. Level 2 is moderate risk. Level 3 is high risk, and these are the offenders that law enforcement is required to notify the public about under Minn. Stat. 244.052. The DOC's public search at coms.doc.state.mn.us shows all Level 3 offenders currently registered in Goodhue County. You can call the DOC at (651) 361-7340 with questions.

When a Level 3 offender moves into a neighborhood in Goodhue County, local law enforcement will typically send flyers to homes in the surrounding area. Schools, daycares, and other organizations near the offender's address may also receive notice. The BCA registry at por.state.mn.us covers all risk levels. Use it when you want to search beyond just Level 3 offenders.

Note: Offenders at Level 1 and Level 2 are not listed on the public DOC site. They can still be found through the BCA registry.

Victim Notifications and Resources in Goodhue County

The VINE system lets residents and victims track offender custody status anywhere in Minnesota. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. VINE notifies you by phone, email, or text when an offender's custody status changes, including releases, transfers, or escapes. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day.

The DOC community notification resources are at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/. This page explains how the notification process works in Minnesota and what information gets shared with the public when a high-risk offender is released to the community. The BCA can be reached at (651) 793-7070 for registry questions.

Minnesota Court Records Online at mncourts.gov lets you search court case records from the Goodhue County District Court. If you want to look up a sex offense case that was filed and prosecuted in Goodhue County, MCRO is the right place to start. You can search by name or case number.

Cities in Goodhue County

Goodhue County includes Red Wing, Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Kenyon, Wanamingo, Goodhue, and other communities. No cities in Goodhue County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All predatory offender registration in the county is handled through the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office, with the Red Wing Police Department managing notifications within city limits. Offenders in any city or township within Goodhue County must register locally and comply with Minnesota's statewide reporting rules.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Goodhue County. Each manages its own predatory offender registration program through the county sheriff, with all records feeding into the statewide BCA database.