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About the County
About Stearns County, its government, county buildings and office hours, and more.
Board of Commissioners
Access member information, meeting times, and agendas and minutes for the Stearns County Board of Commissioners.
Boards & Committees
Discover the boards and committees that drive your local government. Find agendas, member information, and other meeting details.
Budget & Finance
Annually, Stearns County reviews and prepares budget and finance documents. This is to assure effective, fair and accurate County fiscal planning and spending. In keeping with Stearns County’s practice of open government, financial statements and budget information are published online for residents.
Careers
Learn about joining the Stearns County team.
Contact Us
Contact Stearns County administration, departments and agencies.
County Calendar
Upcoming Stearns County events, meetings and happenings.
County News
Recent news and press releases from Stearns County.
County Services During COVID-19
Stearns County buildings are closed to the general public at this time. We are beginning to open in a limited capacity by appointment only for some county services such as license renewals, passports, and absentee voting.
Development
Stearns County is the 7th most populous county in the state, the 14th largest by area. Because of its central location in the state, and the St. Cloud metropolitan area’s role as a regional center, the county’s population and economy will continue to grow at a healthy pace.
Elections
Find information about voter registration and elections (local, state, and federal).
Meetings on Demand
Find agendas and minutes for various Stearns County boards and commissions.
Opioid Settlement
Ordinances
The ordinances found on this website are the restated versions of the original ordinances. They may incorporate several amendments and/or changes to the original document into one restated document.
Partner Offices & Agencies
This section of our website connects you to other services. These services are often provided in county facilities or through cooperative arrangements with other jurisdictions.