Pipestone County board approves resolution to make coroner an appointed position
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
The board voted to move the county coroner from an elected to an appointed office after the incumbent signaled he would not run; the resolution clears a procedural first step and the board discussed options for using an appointed physician or contracting with regional medical examiner services.
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The Pipestone County Board voted to begin converting the county coroner from an elected to an appointed position after receiving notice the current coroner does not plan to run for reelection.
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