As of August, five sex offenders were living in the county.
The Registry shows none of these sex offenders are sexual predators.
In Minnesota, people convicted of sex-related crimes are required to register as predatory offenders. The registration period usually lasts 10 years from sentencing, release, or the end of supervision, but in serious cases, such as repeat offenses or first-degree criminal sexual conduct, it can extend to lifetime registration.
Minnesota spends over $100 million annually on its Sex Offense Civil Commitment (SOCC) program, designed to prevent sex offender recidivism, according to a study by the Sex Offense Litigation and Policy Resource Center.
A SafeHome.org study found that the number of registered sex offenders in the U.S. rose to more than 795,000 as of August 2024, an increase of about 8,000 from 2023.
Frequently updated information about sex offenders in Minnesota can be found online here.
| Offender | Crime | Crime description |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Arthur Berg | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Paul Berg engaged in sexual contact with two known female children. Contact included sexual touching. On a separate occasion, Berg engaged in sexual conduct with an unknown female teenager. Conduct included solicitation. Berg gained access by approaching her in public. |
| Tai Lars Stadheim | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Tai Stadheim engaged in sexual contact with a known female child on multiple occasions. Contact included sexually touching. Stadheim used manipulation to gain compliance. |
| Lorenzo Martin Torres | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, criminal sexual conduct in the third degree (2 counts) | Lorenzo Torres has a history of sexual contact with known female teenagers. Contact has included sexual touching and penetration. |
| Jabar Pedro Morarend | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree | Jabar Morarend engaged in sexual contact with an unknown adult female. Contact included penetration. Morarend gained access by entering her home without permission. Force, threats, and a weapon were used to gain compliance. |
| Everett Raymond Nordwall | Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Everett Nordwall engaged in sexual contact with known and unknown female children. Contacts included sexual touching. Nordwall gained access to the children in a public area. |
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