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Board appoints Chief Deputy Kurt Streeh as interim Wabasha County sheriff
Summary
The board voted to appoint Chief Deputy Kurt Streeh as interim sheriff effective June 1 through year‑end following the current sheriff's retirement; the motion passed by voice vote and commissioners publicly thanked the outgoing sheriff for roughly 24 years of service.
The board moved and approved an appointment to fill the sheriff's office on an interim basis after the current sheriff announced retirement at the end of the month. A commissioner (S6) moved to appoint Chief Deputy Kurt Streeh as interim sheriff from June 1 through the end of the year; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Chair (S5) and other commissioners thanked Sheriff Barsh for his years of service. Administrator (S4) noted the department has a strong internal team and praised staff who will help ensure continuity after the retirement. "Congratulations," the chair added after the vote.
The board took no additional hiring steps in the meeting; the appointment is administrative and covers the remainder of the calendar year.
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