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Wabasha County board appoints Curtis Struwe as interim sheriff, effective June 1
Summary
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously May 5 to appoint Curtis Struwe as interim sheriff effective June 1, 2026; the board required he meet statutory licensure and oath requirements and deferred compensation decisions to county administration and HR.
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners on May 5 adopted a resolution appointing Curtis Struwe as interim Wabasha County Sheriff, effective June 1, 2026. The appointment will last until a successor is elected and qualified under Minnesota law.
The resolution requires the interim sheriff to meet all statutory licensure and oath-of-office requirements before assuming duties and delegates determination of compensation and benefits to county administration in coordination with human resources. The board recorded the action as adopted unanimously.
The board cited the need to ensure continuity of law enforcement services in adopting the appointment under the authority noted in the minutes. No additional background on Struwe's prior position, salary or duties was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Next steps in the minutes: the county will complete statutory licensure and oath procedures before Struwe assumes duties on June 1; compensation details will be set by county administration and HR.
