Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Sheriff?
I am running for reelection because I care deeply for our citizens and their safety. Many people know that earlier this year I had announced that I was going to retire. I soon discovered that I had made the decision in haste. After having been your...
Oct 20, 2022
Why are you running for Wabasha County Sheriff?
Law enforcement and community service is a large part of who I am. I grew up within a law enforcement family; my grandfather, Harold, was a part time police officer in Arlington, MN. My father, Bennitt (Benny) was a police officer for several years;...
Oct 12, 2022
Local elections are very important to participate in. These are the elections where your voice is truly heard and where your vote truly counts.
We have a choice this year for Wabasha County Sheriff candidates. Our current sheriff announced his retirement in February, clearly stating that it was...
Sep 14, 2022
First of all I want to say that I have known the current Wabasha County Sheriff his whole law enforcement career, and he is a good man, but the time has come for him to go.
I give you the following reasons. First of all he made a big deal out of announcing his retirement in the Post-Bulletin and...
Aug 31, 2022
The Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 20 $2,000 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota.
The Members of MSA gives special...
Aug 3, 2022
According to the Lake City Graphic of July 28, both candidates for Wabasha County Sheriff, incumbent Rodney Bartsh and his challenger, Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Bade, said during a July 25 debate that they would not enforce mask mandates.
A statewide mask mandate was in effect from July 22, 2020,...
Jul 27, 2022
A large crowd was on hand in the event space at BJ’s Bar, Grill and Kampground Monday night to hear a debate between Wabasha County Sheriff candidates Jason Bade, and Rodney Bartsh, the incumbent.
The Wabasha County Republicans organized and moderated the debate and held their committee meeting...
Jul 20, 2022
The full committee of the Wabasha County Republicans will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, July 25, at 7 p.m. in BJs Bar & Grill located on the Whipoorwill Kampground at 61486 Wabasha County Rd 86, Kellogg, MN 55945.
Prior to the meeting there will be a Wabasha County Sheriff Debate at 6...
Jun 29, 2022
There is a sense of pride for me having held the office of Sibley County Sheriff for 24 years. I understand times and attitudes have changed but when the current Wabasha County Sheriff announced his retirement, it should have been a compliment to him that his employees had enough respect for the...
Mar 9, 2022
At least two candidates are seeking to be the next Wabasha County Sheriff.
Current Sheriff Rodney Bartsh announced last week that he would be retiring from law enforcement and would not be seeking another term as sheriff in the November election.
“The time has come to put a greater emphasis on my...