Aaron Petersen

County Sheriff, Nicollet County · Nonpartisan · Minnesota

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Where they stand

Public safety: Petersen wants to continue ensuring that Nicollet County is a safe and peaceful place to live, work, and raise a family.

School safety: Petersen emphasizes working with area schools to provide training and guidance intended to make schools and children safer.

Policing approach: Petersen supports relationship-based policing.

In the news

Aaron Petersen takes over as Nicollet County Sheriff (southernminn.com, Feb 12, 2026)

Aaron Petersen selected to lead Nicollet County Sheriff's Office (southernminn.com, Dec 17, 2025)