Mortenson for Rice County Attorney

One month ago, I swore to support the Constitutions of the United States and Minnesota, and to “discharge faithfully the duties of the office of County Attorney.” Rest assured, I will work every day to fulfill that oath, and diligently serve as your Rice County Attorney.

My first column in the Faribault Daily News addresses work already done and the direction the office is heading.

Read the full update here: https://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/opinion/change-already-in-motion-at-county-attorneys-office/article_acb054ec-a176-11ed-a882-b758aa9e98d0.html

We’re working on collecting the last of the signs. If you still have one that needs to be picked up, could you please send a message and we will get it.

I’m honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve as your next County Attorney.

Rice County, I promise to serve you with Honesty, Integrity and Respect.

Team Mortenson, you did it! Thank you - for your support, your time and resources and your trust.

Now we get to work.

“Having previously worked collaboratively with Brian Mortenson I believe that he will repair the strained relationships between our Rice County law enforcement and other Rice County justice partners.

I believe that he will lead a transparent office that will foster a healthy working environment for current and future employees.

Brian Mortenson will make changes that will make being a resident of Rice County a safer place to live and work.”

Sandra Seelhammer, Crime Victim Advocate

"I support Brian Mortenson as a candidate for Rice County Attorney because he's running for the right reason - he genuinely wants to make Rice County a better place. I've seen first-hand how Brian gives his all in difficult situations, and he always keeps what is right at the forefront of his decisions. Not only does Brian want what is best for the people of Rice County, but he actually has the skills to make it happen."

Jacqueline Primeau
former Assistant Rice County Attorney

"Brian is exactly what every citizen of Rice County deserves in their chief prosecutor. He’s transparent, direct and not afraid to seek the truth no matter where the path leads him. Brian is the same person you see out on the campaign trail. He treats all people, including victims, with respect and dignity. Brian continues to be innovative and collaborative despite the current challenges faced by law enforcement and the criminal legal profession as a whole. Brian is dedicated and passionate in serving the Rice County community."

former Assistant Rice County Attorney
Natalie Staeheli