As of August, two 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Joseph Andreotti | Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, criminal sexual conduct in the second degree | Michael Andreotti engaged in separate occurrences of repeat sexual contact against two separate female children whom he knew. Contact included touch and penetration. Andreotti used his relationships of trust to attain and exploit unmonitored access. With each child Andreotti used the victim's confusion and naivete as a means of maintaining control. |
| Matthew John Overson | Indecent exposure, penalties | Matthew Overson has engaged is separate incidents of sexual conduct against children under the age of 16 that he did not know. Conduct included exposing. Overson has gained access by approaching children while in his vehicle and calling them over. He has also accessed children while at a community center. Overson utilizes surprise and confusion in his effort to maintain secrecy and control. |
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