Board gives county attorney a pay raise and a lot of criticism
Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:48am
By:
Richard Johnson, Plainview News Editor
Wabasha County Commissioners on Dec. 2 set County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s 2026 salary at $135,300, an increase of about 3.36 percent from his 2025 salary.
The Commissioners reviewed and considered the duties and responsibilities of the position, and Stinson’s experience, qualifications, and performance. They are required by State statute to annually set the salaries of the County Attorney and the Sheriff, who are elected officials.
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