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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Chippewa County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Chippewa County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Chippewa County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
12,299
Population
Census estimate
5,206
Households
Census estimate
$62,112
Median income
Annual household
$138,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Montevideo
County seat
In Minnesota
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Chippewa County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Chippewa County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Chippewa County District Court Access Case Records |
| Criminal records | Inmates — Vinelink Chippewa County Sheriff's Office - Active Warrant Listi… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Chippewa County state portal below |
| Property records | Community | Chisago County, MN - Official Website Property Record Details |
| Vital records | Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS® |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Chippewa County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Chippewa County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Chippewa County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Chippewa County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Chippewa County Records
2026
Chippewa County official government portal active
The official Chippewa County government website at www.co.chippewa.mn.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Chippewa County court records portal verified
State court system links for Chippewa County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Chippewa County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Chippewa County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Chippewa County property records online
Chippewa County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Chippewa County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Chippewa County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Chippewa County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Minnesota statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Minnesota state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Chippewa County Records
❌ Myth: "Chippewa County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Chippewa County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Chippewa County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Chippewa County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Chippewa County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Chippewa County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Chippewa County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.chippewa.mn.us — Official Chippewa County government website
- mncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.chisagocountymn.gov — Property records — official source
- moms.mn.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Chippewa County & Minnesota Records
For records not specific to Chippewa County, use Minnesota's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Minnesota statewide record systems:
- Minnesota Court Records →
- Minnesota Criminal Records →
- Minnesota Property Records →
- Minnesota Vital Records →
- Minnesota Voter Records →
- Minnesota Wants & Warrants →
- Minnesota Licenses →
- Minnesota Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Minnesota statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Chippewa County, Minnesota
Chippewa County is located in west-central Minnesota. The county seat is Montevideo (official site: http://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/).
- Population: 12,299
- Households: 5,206
- Median household income: $62,112
- Median home value: $138,900
- Below poverty line: 11.2%
- Land area: 581.2 sq mi
- Population density: 21.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 11
Assessor's Office | Chippewa County, MN
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The Assessor's Office directs, plans and supervises the appraisal and recording of all property assessments in Chippewa County as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes and the directives of the Commissioners of Revenue in order to provide an equitable and efficient system of property appraisal for tax purposes.
Chippewa County District Court
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Chippewa County Courthouse 629 N. 11th Street Montevideo, MN 56265 Phone: (320) 269-7774 | Fax: (320) 269-7733 Free public parking.
Access Case Records
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Each Minnesota district courthouse offers electronic access to statewide public case records through public access terminals . Each district courthouse also offers in-person counter access to locally-stored, public case records in paper form.
Case Search - Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
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Case records are displayed for all Minnesota district (trial) courts. The information available on MCRO is limited to case, hearing, and monetary judgment search results; case record information; Registers of Actions; monetary judgment details; and documents for publicly accessible district court case records that may also be available online, as defined by Rule 8, subd.
Community | Chisago County, MN - Official Website
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Chisago county is currently served by 9 elected officials (Attorney, Auditor, Sheriff, Treasurer, 5 Commissioners), and 9 appointed officials (Assessor, Court Administration, Court Services, Environmental Services / Zoning, Extension, Human Services, Public Works, Recorder, and Veterans Services / Civil Defense).
Property Record Details
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Property Record Details · Chippewa County, MN · Property Search Report · Parcel Number: · 70-808-2430 · Taxpayer Information: · LARSON, RONALD B · 1215 N 17TH ST · MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265 · UTA #/NAME:
Chippewa County, Minnesota
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Chippewa County (/ˈtʃɪpəˌwɑː/ CHIP-ə-WAH) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,598. Its county seat is Montevideo. The county was formed in 1862, and was organized in 1868. Chippewa County was organized on March 5, 1868, after having ...
Inmates — Vinelink
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Chippewa County Sheriff's Office - Active Warrant Listing
Official Free
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office maintains a most wanted list. This list highlights individuals with outstanding warrants who are considered particularly dangerous or have evaded law enforcement efforts.
Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS®
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Apply for MN Marriage License or Minnesota Marriage Certificate Search
Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Health
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If the birth or death did not occur in Minnesota, see Where to Write for Vital Records on the CDC website. For fastest service, request your records in person at a county vital records office - find one near you using the Directory of County Offices. Most of the time, you can receive your order ...
Register to Vote or Update Your Registration - MNVotes
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This form is for eligible Minnesota residents to register to vote. Learn about your eligibility to vote · If you are a participant in Minnesota's Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program, do not use this form. Contact Safe at Home at 1-866-723-3035
Chippewa County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
regular board meeting of april 15, 2025 - Chippewa County
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Macziewski updated the Board on a culvert replacement along County Ditch 68. The · cost of the repair is expected to be approximately $29,498.00. The Board directed Mr. Macziewski to move forward with the repair. At 10:30 a.m., the Board held a public hearing to consider a petition to reroute a portion · of Improvement Branch 8 of Chippewa County Ditch 11.
Jobs • Road & Bridge - Chippewa County, MN
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Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities.
Resource Directory • Chippewa County, MN • CivicEngage
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Countryside Public Health Phone: 320-269-2174 Link: Countryside Public Health Website · Court Administrator Phone: 320-269-7774 Link: Court Administrator Web Page · Demolition Landfill Information Phone: 320-269-7243 Montevideo Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) 1025 N 13th Street
Business Filings - Minnesota Secretary Of State
Business, Voter & Other
Minnesota SOS business search.
mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us
Cemeteries & Burials
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Please remember, as of December 2014, an Online Account is required to process all online filings. An Online Account will give you the ability to complete filings and orders for Business, UCC, Tax Liens and CNS online · In order to create an Online Account, you will need an email address and ...
MORRISON COUNTY - History & Genealogy Menu
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| Cemeteries | Census | Churches | History | History and Genealogy Societies | | Land Records | Libraries | Maps | Military | Native American | Naturalization | Newspapers | | Townships & Towns | Vital Records | Wills/Probate | Local Links | | MNGenWeb Archives for Morrison County, MN | | MNGenWeb County selection page | Minnesota Reflections - Minnesota Digital Library (University of Minnesota). Return to menu · MNGenWeb County selection page · Surrounding Chippewa County, MNGenWeb Links ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County court cases are searchable through the Chippewa County District Court portal: https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/chippewa. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Minnesota?
Yes. Active warrants in Minnesota appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Minnesota BCA system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Minnesota marriage records public?
Marriage records in Minnesota are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Minnesota?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Minnesota BCA that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Minnesota. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.