CLEARWATER COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Clearwater County gets an A.
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act gives 10 business days. MNCIS Public Access provides free statewide public case search. BCA criminal history is FREE — no fee — among the best graded. Mandatory statewide e-filing. Strong all around.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Clearwater County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-12 12:46 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 12:39 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 12:39 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 12:39 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-12 12:39 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MN Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MN field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SAID ABDULLAHI EREG
Wanted
LOGAN WARRIOR GOINGS
Wanted
CARMEN CHARGER
Wanted
VLADISLAV OSIPOV
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MN
Children Missing From Minnesota (Statewide)
Active Minnesota cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Gabriela Gabriel Ixim (MN)
David Caldwell (MN)
Destiny Evans (MN)
Ishmael Davis (MN)
Saneahi Scott (MN)
Osman Hassan (MN)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Minnesota Court Cases
Most recent Minnesota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41950 | Eric David Penniston | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31949 | DALE EDWARD FRISCH | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-02552 | Primmer et al v. Menard, Inc. | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-02881 | Lo v. Mullin et al | 06/11/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 0:26-cr-00103-1 | USA v. Burgess et al | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-02903 | Licta Vega v. Mullin et al | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:25-cv-00319 | Saleem v. Stenseth | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:25-cv-03314 | McDonald v. Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners et al | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-01823 | Ankrom v. Life Insurance Company of North America | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60382 | Mark Lloyd Kruse and Kayla Justine Kruse | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41942 | Savannah Cheyenne Stephenson | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41943 | Taylor Ann Engnell and Jacob Ryan Engnell | 06/11/2026 |
Cities in Clearwater County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Minnesota
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Minnesota. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I get a copy of a will in Beltrami?▼
To get a copy of a will in Beltrami County, MN, contact the Beltrami County Probate Court (housed in District Court) at 619 Beltrami Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 (218-333-4120). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under M.S. §524.2-503. The MN Courts Public Access at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/ shows probate case filings. Certified copies of probated wills typically cost $14 plus $8/page at the Court Administrator. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Older wills may be at the Minnesota Historical Society at https://www.mnhs.org/. Sources: MN Public Access (https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/), Beltrami County (https://www.beltramicounty.us/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Rochester?▼
For an official criminal history report in Rochester, MN (Olmsted County), the Rochester Police Department Records Section at 101 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (507-328-6800) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Public Criminal History at https://cch.state.mn.us/ provides free name-based searches. Fingerprint-based BCA checks cost $15 (private) or $33 (FBI included). Court records are at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Sources: MN BCA (https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/), Rochester PD (https://www.rochestermn.gov/police).
How can I view an accident report by number?▼
To view an accident report by number in Mankato, MN (Blue Earth County), contact the Mankato Department of Public Safety at 710 S. Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001 (507-387-8780), with online ordering at https://www.mankatomn.gov/. Standard fee is $5 per crash report. For state-trooper-issued reports, use the MN Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Crash Records at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/. Drivers involved, their insurers, and attorneys can obtain reports under MN Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13). Sources: City of Mankato (https://www.mankatomn.gov/), MN DPS (https://dps.mn.gov/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Saint Cloud?▼
To get a criminal background check in Saint Cloud, MN (Stearns County), the St. Cloud Police Department Records Section at 101 11th Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303 (320-345-4444) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Public Criminal History at https://cch.state.mn.us/ provides free name-based searches of public conviction data. Fingerprint-based BCA checks cost $15 (private) or $33 (FBI included). Court records are at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and Minnesota's ban-the-box law (M.S. §364.021). Sources: MN BCA (https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/), MN Courts (https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/).
How do I look up an arrest in Wright?▼
To look up an arrest in Wright County, MN, the Wright County Sheriff's Office at 3800 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313 (763-682-7600) maintains a current inmate roster at https://www.co.wright.mn.us/sheriff. The Minnesota BCA Public Criminal History at https://cch.state.mn.us/ provides free name-based search of public conviction data. Court charges tied to arrests appear in the MN Courts Public Access at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. The Wright County Attorney's Office handles felony prosecutions. Sources: Wright County (https://www.co.wright.mn.us/), MN BCA (https://cch.state.mn.us/).
How do I look up a court case in Winona?▼
To look up a court case in Winona County, MN, use the Minnesota Courts Public Access at https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/. Free name and case-number search returns Winona County District Court records (felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, probate, traffic, small claims). The Winona County Court Administrator is at 171 W. 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987 (507-457-6385). Certified copies typically cost $14 plus $8/page. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (M.S. §13) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded. Sources: MN Courts (https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/), Winona County (https://www.co.winona.mn.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Clearwater County, MN
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Clearwater County, MN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MN
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MN)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MN
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MN
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MN
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MN
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Minneapolis
FBI-Minneapolis
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MN) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ALAN MARKMAN | ST LOUIS PARK |
| TERESA ANDERSON-KRULL | ALBERT LEA |
| BRIAN ISETTS | RED WING |
| RIVER OAKS HOME HEALTH CARE LLC | INTERNATIONAL FALLS |
| MONTICELLO BIG LAKE HOSPITAL NURSING HOME | MONTICELLO |
| CN ENTERPRISES, INC. | BURNSVILLE |
| ALEX SNEIDERS | FARIBAULT |
| BIOSCRIP PHARMACY, INC. | EDEN PRAIRIE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH | |
| THRIFTY WHITE DRUG 747 | CLEARBROOK |
| FAMILY DOLLAR STORE 10674 | BAGLEY |
| ITASCA STATE PARK- PINE RIDGE CAMPGROUND | |
| RIVIANA FOODS INC | CLEARBROOK |
| NORTHSTAR MATERIALS INC - BAG | BAGLEY |
| MASTEC NORTH AMERICA - SHEVLIN | SHEVLIN |
| SPORTSMAN'S LODGE ON PINE LAKE |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MN) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| 1 BEST CARE, INC | 1128b5 |
| AAA PLUS HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC | 1128a1 |
| ABSOLUTE CARE BENJAMIN WILLIAM | 1128b8 |
| ALLIED HOME CARE SERVICES, INC | 1128b8 |
| ALTERNATIVE COUNSELING CLINIC, | 1128b8 |
| AUGUSTINE MEDICAL, INC | 1128a1 |
| BANAADIRI HOME HEALTH CARE, LL | 1128a1 |
| CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | 1128b7 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MN) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Northern State Bank of Gonvick | Gonvick |
| The First National Bank of Bagley | Bagley |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MN state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Sisseton Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Fentanyl and Failure to Appear
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Minneapolis Field Office Announces a Reward of Up to $50,000 for Information in the 2022 Murder of Six-Year-Old Logan Warrior Goings
Jun 9, 2026
FBI Field Office
Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Threatening to Murder Federal Officers
Jun 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
Peever Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Two Assault Convictions
Jun 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
Agency Village Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death
Jun 4, 2026
FBI Field Office
Man Sentenced for Kidnapping Victim at Gunpoint and Seeking Ransom for Drug Debt
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
International Falls Man Federally Indicted for Kidnapping Zimmerman Minor and Production of Child Pornography Involving a Second Minor
May 28, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Clearwater County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Deputy shoots, kills man after chase in northern Minnesota
Police fatally shot a man following a chase in northern Minnesota on Thursday. The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office confirmed that following a chase that started in Bagley, one o…
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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case
The man who killed a former Minnesota House Speaker and her husband, and who seriously injured another lawmaker and his wife, agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors Thursday, en…
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Man Accused of Assassinating Minnesota Legislator Pleads Guilty
Federal prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, who still faces charges in state court.
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Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Ex-Officer Convicted of Murder
Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
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ICE agent charged in Minnesota with assault in shooting of immigrant
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was charged with four counts of assault in the January shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis. The ICE agent, Christian Cast…
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz tells Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke to the press Sunday afternoon, one day after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis — the third shooting this month…
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Democrats renew calls for gun control after Minnesota school shooting
Jacob Frey clasped his hands together as he sat on the steps of the Catholic church where hours earlier a shooter opened fire on young children gathered in the pews inside. “Don’t …