Sherburne County Votes Security Debate | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Sherburne County residents are demanding extra security at early voting sites after wild scenes from the 2024 election—including alleged double-voting and large groups flooding booths—left staff overwhelmed. The Sherburne Community Action Team pushed for a sergeant-at-arms, but county leadership, including Auditor Lorraine Rupp and Administrator Bruce Messelt, say it’s unnecessary and politically motivated, arguing staff already handle security and the issue was an isolated incident. Meanwhile, the sheriff’s office investigated double-voting, leading to charges against one individual, while…