Winona County comprehensive plan update, unfunded mandates and cyberattack workload noted

May 26, 2026

Chair Josh Elsing reported that Winona County's Comprehensive Plan is being updated and that state unfunded mandates and earlier county cyberattacks have increased workloads for county staff, placing stress on local operations as the WWJPB closes.

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Chair Josh Elsing told the board that Winona County is updating its Comprehensive Plan and that the county has faced challenges from state unfunded mandates that increase workload without matching funding. He also said cyberattacks earlier in the year resulted in increased workloads for county staff.

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