Todd County Sex Offenders

Todd County sex offenders are registered through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and managed locally by the Todd County Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie. Located in central Minnesota, Todd County is a largely rural county that borders several other central and northern Minnesota counties. The Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for predatory offender registration and community notification in Todd County. Residents can use free state tools to search for sex offenders registered in the county, and this page explains how to navigate those resources.

Todd County Sheriff's Office

The Todd County Sheriff's Office in Long Prairie oversees predatory offender registration and monitoring for the entire county. Under Minnesota Statute 243.166, all sex offenders in Todd County must register with local law enforcement and report any address changes within five days. Failing to register is a felony under Minnesota law. The Sheriff's Office works with the BCA to keep the statewide predatory offender registry current. You can reach the office at (320) 732-2157 or find information at co.todd.mn.us/sheriff.

Todd County has a mix of small towns like Long Prairie, Staples, Browerville, and rural townships spread across the county. The Sheriff's Office covers law enforcement for unincorporated areas and works with local city police departments where they exist. Because the county is relatively rural, residents in smaller communities often rely on the Sheriff for registration-related questions rather than a local city police department.

Search Todd County Predatory Offenders Online

The Minnesota DOC community notification page explains the process for Level 3 sex offenders across all Minnesota counties: Community Notification Program.

The Minnesota DOC coordinates community notification for Level 3 sex offenders in Todd County. Contact the Todd County Sheriff's Office for local notification details.

The Minnesota DOC public registrant search at coms.doc.state.mn.us/publicregistrantsearch lets you search Level 3 sex offenders by name, city, or zip code. For Todd County, enter Long Prairie, Staples, or nearby zip codes to find offenders registered in those areas. The database is updated within 48 hours of law enforcement authorization. Call (651) 361-7340 with questions.

The BCA Predatory Offender Registry at por.state.mn.us covers all registered offenders statewide. Public access is limited to Level 3 records. Reach the BCA at (651) 793-7070. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders do not appear in public searches. The total number of registered sex offenders in Todd County is higher than what shows in the public database.

Community Notification in Todd County

When a Level 3 sex offender moves into Todd County, the Sheriff's Office initiates a community notification under Minnesota Statute 244.052. Notifications are distributed to residents, schools, and community organizations near the offender's registered address. In rural communities, this often involves direct contact by law enforcement. The scope and method of notification depend on the nature of the offense and the offender's individual risk assessment.

Only Level 3 offenders trigger public notification. Level 2 offenders may generate limited outreach to relevant organizations, but neighborhood-wide notification is not required for them. If you have questions about a specific individual in Todd County, call the Sheriff's Office at (320) 732-2157 for guidance on what public information is available.

Victim Notification and Additional Resources

VINE is a free service that alerts you when someone held at the Todd County jail is released or transferred. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. Choose phone, text, or email for your alerts. The service is open to anyone who wants to track custody changes.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you search registries from all 50 states in one place. If an offender has moved out of Todd County or left Minnesota, this federal tool can help you find their current registration. It is maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Court records for sex offense cases in Todd County are available through the Minnesota Court Records Online system at mncourts.gov. Search by name or case number to review charge and sentencing history for criminal cases heard in Todd County District Court.

Cities in Todd County

Todd County includes Long Prairie and several smaller communities. All sex offenders in the county register through the Sheriff's Office and the state BCA system.

Communities in Todd County include Long Prairie, Staples, Browerville, Eagle Bend, and several rural townships. All predatory offenders in these areas register through the Todd County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota predatory offender registry.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Todd County. If a sex offender may have moved, check neighboring county registries as well.