Assessor: Judy Thorstad
Office Location:
Main Floor City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Mail Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6550
Fax:
(320) 585-6375
The Assessor's Office coordinates and oversees equality of the assessments of property in the 16 townships and 5 cities of the county. The Assessor supervisors local assessors who make appraisal of real property. This office is the first link in the chain of property tax administration.
e-mail: judythorstad@co.stevens.mn.us
County Attorney: Charles Glasrud
Office Location: 601 1/2
California Ave., Morris MN 56267
Telephone: (320) 589-1950
The Office of County Attorney is established by Minnesota Statute as an elected position and is charged with the responsibility to prosecute all felonies in the county and misdemeanors which occur outside the City of Morris. The Attorney also serves as civil counsel for the County in all matters.
e-mail:
County Auditor/Treasurer: Neil
Wiese
Office Location:
Main Floor City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address:
P.O. Box 530
Auditor Telephone:
(320) 208-6570
Treasurer Telephone:
(320) 208-6567
The Office of Auditor/Treasurer collects and disburses real estate taxes and is the fiscal manager of all funds. The Auditor/Treasurer also distributes hunting and fishing licenses; administers all county-wide elections; serves as the budget manager for the county and administers the payroll.
e-mail: neilwiese@co.stevens.mn.us
Supervisor: David Schmidt
Office Location: Courthouse, 400 Colorado Ave., Morris, MN 56267
Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6579
The Building Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance on all county buildings, and for supervising two full-time Custodial positions.
e-mail: daveschmidt@co.stevens.mn.us
Coordinator: Jim Thoreen
Office Location:
Upstairs City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address:
P.O. Box 530
Telephone:
(320) 208-6556
Coordinator serves as the Administrative Officer for the County. In Stevens County the Coordinator acts as clerk to the Count Board; serves as the County's Personnel Director; and serves as the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
e-mail: jimthoreen@co.stevens.mn.us
Office Location: Courthouse, Upper Level, 400 Colorado Ave., Morris
Address: 400 Colorado Ave., Morris, PO Box 530
Telephone: (320) 589-7289
e-mail: sandee.tollefson@courts.state.mn.us
Emergency
Manager: Randy Willis
Office Location:
215 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address:
P.O. Box 530
Telephone:
(320) 585-5458
e-mail: em1@co.stevens.mn.us
Coordinator: Bill Kleindl
Office Location: Upstairs
City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6558
This office provides oversight and coordination of the county's solid waste program, including recycling and feedlot permitting of 1,000 animal units or less. It also administers the county's comprehensive local water plan.
e-mail: billkleindl@co.stevens.mn.us
Office Manager: Nancy
White
Office Location:
Main Floor City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address: 400 Colorado Ave. Morris MN 56267
Telephone: (320)
208-6575
This cooperative effort between the County and the University of Minnesota provides educational programs and information in the areas of agriculture and horticulture; 4-H youth development; natural resources education; family living and home economics.
e-mail: white156@umn.edu
Engineer:
Brian Giese
Office Location: Highway 9 South
Address: P.O. Box 191, Morris, MN 56267
Telephone: (320) 589-7430
The County Engineer is appointed by the County Board to a four year term. The Engineer is responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of the county's road system, and supervises the county crews who provide these services.
e-mail: briangiese@co.stevens.mn.us
Director:
Joanie Murphy
Office Location: 10 E Hwy 28, Morris MN 56267
Address:
10 E Hwy 28, Morris MN 56267
Telephone: (320) 589-7400
The Department provides an array of financial and social
services to families and individuals. Financial services include cash
assistance, medical assistance, food support, and child support. Social services
provided include but are not limited to, child and adult protection, chemical
health, mental health, and child care.
e-mail: joaniemurphy@co.stevens.mn.us
Director: Nora Jost
Office Location:
Upstairs City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6559
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Stevens County, Minnesota (informally known as the Stevens County HRA) was organized by the Stevens County Board of Commissioners in 1977. The HRA is governed by a 5-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Stevens County Board. HRA Commissioners are selected from throughout the whole of Stevens County.
e-mail: norajost@co.stevens.mn.us
IT Director:
Scott Busche
Office Location:
Upstairs City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6576
Information Technology oversees and maintains all County
technical systems. Provides support for the Courthouse Offices, Human
Services, Public Health, Ambulance and Highway buildings as well as the Law
Enforcement Center.
e-mail: scottbusche@co.stevens.mn.us
Director:
Sandy Tubbs
Office Location: PHN
Address: 621 Pacific Ave., Morris, MN 56267
Telephone: (320) 589-7425
This department has the responsibility to assess the health of the community and to assure that policies and programs which promote good community health are available to residents of the county. To assist individuals, the service offers programs such as WIC, and immunizations for children. It operates as a joint service in Stevens,
Grant and Traverse Counties.
County Recorder: Virginia Mahoney
Office Location:
Main Floor City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6565
The elected Office of County Recorder is the repository for all land records in the County and is responsible for the accurate and official recording of various land-related transactions and ownership certification. The office also provides recording of other public records vital to individuals and the public good.
e-mail: virginiamahoney@co.stevens.mn.us
Sheriff: Randy Willis
Office Location:
215 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267.
Address:
P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320) 589-2141
The Sheriff is elected to a four year term as the county's chief law enforcement officer. The Sheriff supervises the deputies, the dispatch center staff, and works with the court system as the security system for all prisoners of the county.
e-mail: randywillis@co.stevens.mn.us
Veteran Services Officer:
Hugh Reimers
Office Location:
Upstairs City Center Mall 618 Atlantic Ave, Morris MN 56267
Address: P.O. Box 530
Telephone: (320)
208-6555
The V.S.O. provides information, referral and direct benefit services to Armed Forces Veterans and the veteran-related population of the County. This office is an authorized agent of state and federal veteran benefit programs, and is required by law.
The VSO shares his time with Pope County and is in the Stevens County office
afternoons each weekday.
e-mail: hughreimers@co.stevens.mn.us
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