Stearns County Sheriff, Human Services face growing needs as resources stretched thin

Stearns County Sheriff, Human Services face growing needs as resources stretched thin

ST. CLOUD — The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and Human Services Department are asking for additional resources as they face growing demands heading into 2027. During a work session on Tuesday, Aug. 4, officials from both outlined pressures behind their requests, including staffing shortages, increased workloads and new state and federal requirements. The Sheriff’s Office is proposing a 2027 budget of about $41.3 million, while Human Services …