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      • Snowmobile Patrol
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      • Violent Offenses
      • Mobile Command Center
    • Crime Prevention
      • Submit a Tip
      • Neighborhood Watch
      • Securing Your Home
      • Property Identification
      • Personal Security
      • Consumer Fraud
      • Crime and Older People
      • Places of Worship
      • Crime Alert Network
    • Public Safety
      • Gun Permits
      • Water Permits
      • DARE Program
      • K9 Unit
      • Dive Team
      • Mounted Reserve
      • Medication Drop-Box
      • See Something Say Something
      • Crime View Maps
    • 911 Services
      • The 911 Center
    • Civil Process
      • Judgment Collection
      • Mortgage Foreclosure Sale
      • Eviction Action
  • Emergency Services
    • CMPSRC
    • Preparedness
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        • Monthly Campaigns
        • Discover Departments
        • Hazard Mitigation
      • Hazards
        • Cyber Security
        • Drought
        • Fire
        • Winter Weather
          • Winter Storms
          • Wind Chill
          • Blizzards
          • Ice Storms
          • Sleet Storms
        • Flood
        • Infectious Disease/Bio-Terrorism
        • Hazardous Material
        • Terrorist Attack
        • Water Supply Contamination
        • Dam Failure
        • Summer Storms
          • Lightning
          • Thunderstorms
          • Hail
          • Tornadoes
        • Extreme Temperatures
      • Plans
      • Emergency Alerts
      • Tools & Resources
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    • Fine and Ticket Information
    • Court Administration Fee Schedule
    • Conciliation Court (Small Claims)
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    • Eviction Process
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    • Court Admin Service Center
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    • Order of Events in a Trial
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    • Adult Diversion Program
    • Domestic Violence Court
      • Klobuchar Panel Discussion
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    • Civil Forfeitures
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    • Adult Felony Sentences
  • Adult Probation
    • Intake
    • Pre-Trial Supervision
    • Traditional Supervision
    • Probation Reporting Center
    • Sex Offender Program
    • Intensive Supervision Program
    • Enhanced Programs
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    • Domestic Violence Court
    • UA Testing
    • Electronic Monitoring
    • Community Service
    • Supervised Release
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    • Juvenile Court Process
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Water Permits

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Temporary Water Structures

If you plan to use a temporary structure on a Stearns County lake or river you must complete a Temporary Water Structure Application.

Examples of a temporary water structure:

  • swimming raft
  • mooring buoys
  • water ski jump
  • slalom ski course

The purpose of this application is to identify ownership of such structures, in the event an owner needs to be contacted for repair, relocation or removal.  Use of a temporary structure is regulated by State Statute.

Water Exhibitions

If you plan to hold an event or exhibition on a Stearns County lake or river you must complete a Water Exhibition Application.  Examples of a water exhibition include fishing tournaments, boat races and ski shows.

All water exhibition applicants must ensure the following:

  • The permit application is received by the Sheriff's Office a minimum of 10 days prior to the event.
  • A Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy in the amount of $ 500,000.00 is purchased and certificate supplied to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office within one week prior to usage. The policy shall name the County of Stearns and their officials and employees as additional insures for the term of the permit.
  • Adequate parking for participants and spectators.
  • Adequate toilet facilities provided by the sponsor.
  • Removal by the sponsor of all debris, litter, trash upon completion of the event.
  • A copy of the Water Exhibition permit is kept on site throughout the event and available for inspection by law enforcement.

Please contact the Sheriff's Office at 320.259.3700 with questions.

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