WABASHA, Minn. –The Wabasha County Board voted 3-2 to cut the county prosecutor’s salary by $20,000 — down to $110,000. At the meeting Commissioner Don Springer led the criticism of Stinson. “Sex offenders walk away with the slap on the hand, don’t have to register as a sex offender. DUIs are pleaded down. And we’ve essentially had no trials in the last two years,” Springer said. “I don’t feel that the citizens of this county are safe. Especially women and children,” He called Stinson “unorganized” and “lacking knowledge.” Ironically, Stinson had asked the
Stinson. Elected in 2022, narrowly defeating 24-year incumbent Karrie Kelly.