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Winona County ratifies local state of emergency after cyberattack
Summary
The Winona County Board ratified a Local State of Emergency on Jan. 27, 2026 after a cyberattack disrupted county systems, authorizing the Emergency Management Director to lead mitigation and coordinate with state and federal partners.
The Winona County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 27 ratified a Local State of Emergency after a cyberattack "disrupting or threatening to disrupt critical county operations," the board record states. The resolution cites Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12 and Minn. Stat. § 12.29 and affirms a declaration issued that day by the board chair acting as chief executive officer.
The resolution authorizes Winona County Emergency Management Director Ben Klinger to continue "taking all actions necessary to respond to and recover from this emergency, including coordination with local, state, and federal agencies; activation of emergency response and recovery plans; and implementation of cybersecurity mitigation and restoration measures." The action was approved as part of the consent agenda and recorded by the board.
