County approves application for state courthouse safety grant

Aug 26, 2026

Winona County voted to apply for a state "Safe and Secure" courthouse grant (state pool $4M) that requires a 50% local match; court administrator said the county intends to offer in-kind maintenance and security hours as the match and will return if accepting any award would create levy obligations.

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Court Administrator Ellie Wilke asked the board to approve applying for Minnesota's Safe and Secure courthouse grant program, which awards up to $4 million statewide to improve courthouse safety. The application is due September 8 and allows a 50% local match of cash or in-kind services.

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