The Registry shows that none of these sex offenders are sexual predators. In Minnesota, convicted predatory offenders also are subject to certain mandatory sentencing laws that are designed to minimize their chances of re-offend.
According to a study by SafeHome.org, 18,877 registered sex offenders were living in the state as of August 2024. This translates to roughly 331 offenders per 100,000 residents.
Another study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center revealed that Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on the Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, which primarily aims to prevent recidivism among sex offenders in the state.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Wayne Petersen | Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree | Mark Petersen engaged in sexual contact with a known female teenager. Contact included penetration. |
| Kevin Lee Johnson | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Kevin Johnson has a history of engaging in sexual contact with known female children and adult females. Contacts included sexual touching. Johnson used force and manipulation to gain compliance. |
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