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1. How do I get a copy of a police report?

For a criminal report, contact the county attorney's office at (308) 832-0797. For an accident report, go to the Police Department and request a report for a fee of $2.50. Some reports may be withheld if the incident is under investigation or involve juveniles. In those cases, you will receive a copy of the call taken by the dispatcher. The Police Department is located at:
246 N. Colorado
Minden, NE 68959

2. Who is the county attorney?

Melodie Bellamy is the Kearney county attorney. Her office is located in the Kearney County Courthouse in the middle of the square. The address is:
424 N. Colorado
Minden, NE 68959

3. Who is the public defender?

Tom Lieske of Lieske Law Firm is the public defender. His office is located at:
333 N. Colorado
Minden, NE 68959
Ph: (308) 832-2103
Fx: (308) 832-2104

4. My dog is lost. Who do I contact?

You may call the Police Department at (308) 832-1150 to see if your pet was picked up. You may also check out our Facebook or Pets Lost and Found page to see if your dog is listed.

5. Where are lost dogs taken?

Lost dogs are taken to the Minden Vet Clinic where they will remain for 72 hours. View the Police Department's Facebook or Pets Lost and Found pages to see if your dog has been found by area law enforcement.

6. How many dogs am I allowed to have?

A resident within Minden's city limits is allowed to have three dogs.

7. Are there any sex offenders living in Minden?

Please view the Nebraska Sex Offenders Registry Site and search for offenders within Kearney County.

8. What breeds of dogs are not allowed within Minden city limits?

According to Ordinances 901 and 1142, pit bulls - including any of the dogs commonly referred to as the pit bull dog, the American pit bull terrier, and the American Staffordshire terrier - are not allowed within the city limits. Owners of pit bulls will be given notice to remove their dog.

9. What is the rule on parking trailers on the streets?

The Minden Municipal Code states in part that it shall be unlawful for any trailers, licensed or unlicensed, attached or unattached, to be parked on any street or right of way in the City of Minden between the hours of 9:00 pm to 7:00 am on any day of the week.

This prohibition does not apply to licensed trailers being used in the remodeling or new construction of buildings. However, these trailers will only be exempt if the trailer is identified and marked with the name of the contractor or construction company and has affixed to the rear of the trailer at least 100 square inches of reflector tape.

City code also prohibits the parking of any vehicle, truck or trailer in any alley of the City of Minden during any time of the day or night. The only exception to this prohibition is for loading or unloading, but shall not exceed the maximum time of 30 minutes.

10. When is my court date?

Please visit the Nebraska Judicial Branch Calendar to view scheduled court dates.