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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Yellow Medicine County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Minnesota state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Yellow Medicine County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
9,373
Population
Census estimate
3,978
Households
Census estimate
$70,605
Median income
Annual household
$145,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Granite Falls
County seat
In Minnesota
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
3 sources
Voter records
3 sources
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
Yellow Medicine County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Yellow Medicine County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Yellow Medicine County District Court Access Case Records |
| Criminal records | Inmates — Vinelink Yellow Medicine County Sheriff Media Report |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Yellow Medicine County state portal below |
| Property records | Layer: Law Enforcement (ID: 56) Property Assessment - Yellow Medicine County, MN |
| Vital records | Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS® Yellow Medicine County Museum & Historical Society - YM … |
| Voter records | Minnesota Voter Lookup Minnesota Secretary Of State - Absentee Ballot Applicant Lis… |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Yellow Medicine County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Yellow Medicine County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Yellow Medicine County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Yellow Medicine County Records
2026
Yellow Medicine County official government portal active
The official Yellow Medicine County government website at www.co.ym.mn.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Yellow Medicine County court records portal verified
State court system links for Yellow Medicine County verified against the Minnesota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Yellow Medicine County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Yellow Medicine County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Yellow Medicine County property records online
Yellow Medicine County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Yellow Medicine County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Yellow Medicine County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County Records
❌ Myth: "Yellow Medicine County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Yellow Medicine County are held by the Minnesota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Minnesota state repository has verified, current Yellow Medicine County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Yellow Medicine County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Yellow Medicine 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.ym.mn.gov — Official Yellow Medicine County government website
- www.mncourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www2.co.ym.mn.gov — Criminal records — official source
- gis.co.ym.mn.gov — Property records — official source
- moms.mn.gov — Vital records — official source
- mnvotes.sos.mn.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Yellow Medicine County & Minnesota Records
For records not specific to Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County is located in southwestern Minnesota. The county seat is Granite Falls (official site: http://www.co.ym.mn.gov/).
- Population: 9,373
- Households: 3,978
- Median household income: $70,605
- Median home value: $145,400
- Below poverty line: 10.0%
- Land area: 759.1 sq mi
- Population density: 12.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Layer: Law Enforcement (ID: 56)
Official Free
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Property Assessment - Yellow Medicine County, MN
Property & Tax Records
OfficialFree
Assessor
co.ym.mn.gov
Yellow Medicine County District Court
Official Free
Easily access Yellow Medicine County, MN court records. Conduct criminal records searches, retrieve public court records, or look up court cases using our directory. Find detailed case information, request records, and access various court forms and filings. Navigate probate records, child support warrants, jury duty information, and more.
Access Case Records
Official Free
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)
Official Free
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.
Minnesota Judicial Branch - Courthouse History - Yellow Medicine County District Court
Criminal & Court Records
OfficialFree
Court Administration
mncourts.gov
Minnesota Official Marriage System - MACO/MOMS®
Official Free
Apply for MN Marriage License or Minnesota Marriage Certificate Search
Yellow Medicine County Museum & Historical Society - YM County Museums - Yellow Medicine County, MN
Official Free
Yellow Medicine County Birth Records from 1870 - 1910 · Yellow Medicine County Death Records from 1872 - 1910
Minnesota Vital Records and Certificates - MN Dept. of Health
Official Free
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 ...
Property & Public Services - Yellow Medicine County, MN
Vital Records
OfficialFree
Vital Statistics
co.ym.mn.gov
Minnesota Voter Lookup
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This new design combines three county departments into one - Public Services (formerly Auditor/Treasurer), Property Records (formerly Recorder) and Property Assessment (formerly Assessor). Our department is responsible for a wide range of services relating to land records, property assessment, taxation, elections, vital statistics and non-motor vehicle type licensing.
Minnesota Secretary Of State - Absentee Ballot Applicant List Requests
Voter Records
OfficialFree
Voting by Absentee Ballot
sos.state.mn.us
Voters
Official Free
A list of persons who submitted absentee ballot applications for an election is available electronically, for a fee . Please Note: Only reports for 2026 elections or elections within the past 22 months are available currently. Orders for other future elections will not be held.
Inmates — Vinelink
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Completed in 1889, the courthouse is a light brick and stone Romanesque Revival building designed by Frederick E. Hoover. The $14,768 building has been remodeled, modernized and added to in 1942, 1956, 1967, and 1975 at a cost of $518,716. Historical information adapted from "The First 100 Years... The Minnesota State Bar Association." Return to Yellow Medicine County District Court
Yellow Medicine County Sheriff Media Report
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www2.co.ym.mn.gov - /ymcplatscans/MINNESOTA FALLS TOWNSHIP/
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Cemeteries, Graves
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The Property Assessment Division directs, plans and supervises the appraisal and recording of all property assessments in Yellow Medicine County . This division must meet all standards established by Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Department ...
Agendas and Minutes Prior to Jan 2020 - Yellow Medicine County, MN
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By clicking on the "Agenda" subsection, you will be taken to a list of the latest agendas for the Yellow Medicine County Board in Adobe .pdf format. By clicking on the "Minutes" subsection, you will have a listing of approved minutes that are available on-line in Adobe .pdf format.
Yellow Medicine County, MN
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Western Minnesota Prairie Waters · Environment & Recycling Resources · Family Services · Land & Resource Management · Latest News · Permits & Applications · Thank you for visiting our website. Our goal is to provide a number of online capabilities and to give you an overview of the services provided by Yellow Medicine County governmental units.
County Policies - Plans, Policies, Reports and Ordinances - Yellow Medicine County, MN
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801 - County Fairgrounds Use · Guidelines and Procedures for Data Practices · Guide for Individuals Requesting Information about Themselves · Guide for Members of the Public Requesting Information · Yellow Medicine County Ad Hoc Medical Insurance Committee ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County court cases are searchable through the Yellow Medicine County District Court portal: https://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/yellowmedicine.aspx. Minnesota also operates a state-level case lookup through the Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Minnesota?
Yes — in Minnesota, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Minnesota?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Minnesota record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Yellow Medicine County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.