As of September, two sex offenders were living in the county.
The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators.
In Minnesota, people convicted of sex-related crimes are required to register as predatory offenders. The registration period usually lasts 10 years from sentencing, release, or the end of supervision, but in serious cases, such as repeat offenses or first-degree criminal sexual conduct, it can extend to lifetime registration.
Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on its Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, designed to prevent sex offender recidivism, according to a study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center.
A SafeHome.org study found that the number of registered sex offenders in the U.S. rose to more than 795,000 as of August 2024, an increase of about 8,000 from 2023.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Norberto Lazaro Neira | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree | Norberto Neira, at age 16, engaged in sexual contact with a known female child. Contact included penetration. Neira used attention and affection to create a relationship of trust. He used that relationship to attain and exploit unmonitored contact. Neira also has a history of indecent exposure. |
| Joshua Vernon Reger | Possession of pornographic work involving minors | Joshua Reger was found in possession of child pornography. |
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