Our Mission

To promote and protect the health, well-being and self sufficiency of all residents of Crow Wing County.

Disease Prevention & Control

The following services and information is provided by the department to prevent the spread of diseases:

• Assist and conduct infectious disease investigations
• Communicable disease prevention, education, and follow up to control the spread of disease
• Coordinate with the Minnesota Department of Health on case investigation
• Diseases and conditions
• Immunization Records and information

Environmental Services

Health and food safety is promoted and maintained by these services:

• Foodborne illness hotline - 877-366-3455
• Information / referral for food safety complaints
• Methamphetamine education
• Public health ordinances
  • Clandestine Drug Lab and Chemical Dump Site Ordinance

Take It To The Box - Crow Wing County Medication Disposal

There are now free medication disposal boxes located at 3 sites in Crow Wing County. The "drop off" box at each site will accept unneeded over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and narcotic drugs.

Additional Information

The sheriff provides information about the Release Advanced Planning (RAP), which is a program to help inmates transition successfully back into society.