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Stearns County Narrows Search for Next County Administrator

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jennifer Lewerenz
Jul 14, 2026 | 7:21 AM
Stearns County Courthouse
Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

(KNSI) — Stearns County is in the final stages of hiring its next county administrator, with a public reception and final interviews scheduled this week.

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a candidate reception with finalists tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at The Park Event Center in Waite Park. Final interviews are set for Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the board room of the Stearns County Administration building in St. Cloud.

The county administrator is the top appointed position in county government, overseeing day-to-day operations. The county has not yet announced how many finalists are being considered or when a hiring decision is expected.

Questions can be directed to the Stearns County Administrator’s Office at 320-656-3601.

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