FARIBAULT · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Faribault 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 Faribault.
COMPUTED 2026-06-19 16:01 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 15:45 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 15:45 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 15:45 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 15:45 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
LOGAN WARRIOR GOINGS
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SAID ABDULLAHI EREG
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CARMEN CHARGER
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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.
Mierycal Harris (MN)
Arianna Daniels (MN)
Johnathan Johnson (MN)
David Caldwell (MN)
Gabriela Gabriel Ixim (MN)
Ishmael Davis (MN)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Minnesota Court Cases
Most recent Minnesota court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42036 | Matthew Norman Sapp | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32027 | JAMI JEAN DONALDSON and TERRY WILLIAM DONALDSON | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60394 | Vivian Roux Wick | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04067 | Williams v. US Department of Education | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32028 | Michelle Ann Flanagan | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32029 | DAVID NELSON FLORA | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 0:23-cr-00284-1 | USA v. Kingbird-Escareno | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-03007 | Barr v. Bisignano | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-03012 | Arthur v. Bisignano | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 0:26-cv-03015 | Cortina Galindo v. Blanche et al | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42031 | Heather Nicole Arne | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32020 | Kyle Michael Davis | 06/18/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I look up property records in Faribault?▼
Faribault, MN (Rice County) property records: Rice County Property Tax (https://www.co.rice.mn.us/property-taxation) — free parcel search with assessed values. Rice County Recorder for deeds, mortgages — recording fees per Minn. Stat. §357.18 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/357.18). Tax payment via Rice County Auditor-Treasurer. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 13). Property fraud alert via Rice County Recorder. Faribault Daily News (https://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/) for community coverage. MN State Demographic Center (https://mn.gov/admin/demography/).
How do I look up property records in Faribault?▼
Faribault, MN (Rice County) property records: Rice County Property Tax (https://www.co.rice.mn.us/property-taxation) — free parcel search with assessed values. Rice County Recorder for deeds, mortgages — recording fees per Minn. Stat. §357.18 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/357.18). Tax payment via Rice County Auditor-Treasurer. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 13). Property fraud alert via Rice County Recorder. Faribault Daily News (https://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/) for community coverage. MN State Demographic Center (https://mn.gov/admin/demography/).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Faribault, 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 · Faribault, MN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MN
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.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
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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
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Faribault, MN
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ALEX SNEIDERS | FARIBAULT |
| PLEASANT MANOR, INC. | FARIBAULT |
| INFINIA AT FARIBAULT | FARIBAULT |
| DEBORAH THIBODEAU | FARIBAULT |
| JANET CHESTNUT | FARIBAULT |
| BARBARA NABER | FARIBAULT |
| MICHAEL THYEN | FARIBAULT |
| FARIBAULT HEALTH CARE LLC | FARIBAULT |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| KMART STORE 9540 | FARIBAULT |
| BRUSHWORK OF FARIBAULT, INC. | FARIBAULT |
| HUMPHREY MANLIFT CO INC | FARIBAULT |
| FARIBAULT TIRE & AUTO | FARIBAULT |
| BORCHERT MOTORS INC | FARIBAULT |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC - CAVES OF FARIB | FARIBAULT |
| VALVOLINE RAPID OIL CHANGE INC | FARIBAULT |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 3037 | FARIBAULT |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Faribault, MN
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALI ABDI | 1128a1 |
| BISHARA ABDIRAHMAN | 1128a1 |
| JOHN AKONKOH | 1128a2 |
| FADUMA ALI | 1128a1 |
| EARL CHOATE | 1128a2 |
| THOMAS FOLSOM | 1128a2 |
| KATHERINE GARCIA | 1128a1 |
| MICHAEL HICK | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Faribault, MN
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The State Bank of Faribault | Faribault |
| Reliance Bank | Faribault |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
15 Members of Direct Action Minnesota, a Minneapolis-Based Direct Action Group with Antifa Ties, Indicted
Jun 16, 2026
FBI Field Office
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
Jun 12, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Faribault
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Faribault News
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Development of data center in Faribault slowed by Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling
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Faribault data center environmental review ruled inadequate by court
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In win for environmental group, court orders Faribault to conduct new review of massive data center
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Court sides with environmental group in Faribault data center case
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Faribault inmate had child sex abuse material on prison-issued tablet, charges say
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