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Wabasha County accepts Sheriff Rodney Bartsh’s resignation, effective May 31
Summary
The Wabasha County Board accepted the written resignation of Sheriff Rodney Bartsh, who submitted notice April 14 that his resignation will be effective May 31, 2026, creating a vacancy under Minnesota law.
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners on April 21 accepted a written resignation from Sheriff Rodney Bartsh, making the resignation effective May 31, 2026.
The board approved Resolution No. 2026-077, which records that Bartsh "submitted a written resignation from the Office of Sheriff dated April 14, 2026, to be effective May 31, 2026" and notes that acceptance will create a vacancy under Minnesota Statutes §351.02. The resolution cites Minnesota Statutes §351.01 for requirements governing written resignations.
The minutes do not record a subsequent appointment or a vote tally for the resolution. The resolution language places the county in the statutory vacancy process for elected sheriffs; the board did not specify an interim staffing or appointment plan in the recorded minutes. Further actions to fill the remainder of the term, which expires Dec. 31, 2026, would follow the procedures set out in state statute.
