Dawn Nyhus
MN · Sherburne County Attorney
Dawn Nyhus serves as Sherburne County Attorney and previously worked in the office's criminal and civil divisions. Her campaign biography describes prior county-attorney work in Anoka and Mille Lacs counties.
Where Dawn Nyhus stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Represented the state on appeal as an assistant Sherburne County attorney. The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a man's convictions for domestic assault and terroristic threats (State v. Kudla).
February 11, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: mn.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received an endorsement from Sam Wertheimer, retired chief deputy Sherburne County attorney and her former supervisor, in a published letter urging votes for her.
September 19, 2026
Source: hometownsource.com
Received an endorsement from former Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, who urged voters to support her in a published letter.
September 12, 2026
Source: hometownsource.com
Was appointed Sherburne County Attorney by the county board on a 5-0 vote. She filled the rest of retiring County Attorney Kathleen Heaney's term, which ends in January 2027.
April 15, 2025
Source: hometownsource.com
Past race Dawn Nyhus ran in:
- Sherburne County Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Sherburne County, Minnesota