Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead Announces Retirement

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Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead is retiring at the end of his current term after serving in the position since 1997. Milstead announced his retirement on a podcast with KELO, and has endorsed Captain Josh Phillips as his successor, who announced his campaign for sheriff on Wednesday.

Why it matters

Milstead's retirement marks the end of an era for the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office, as he has been a fixture in the role for nearly three decades. His endorsement of Captain Phillips is likely to give the latter a significant advantage in the upcoming election to replace the long-serving sheriff.

The details

Milstead was first elected as Minnehaha County Sheriff in 1997 and has been reelected to the position six times without opposition. Throughout his 29-year career, he has overseen the county's law enforcement operations and played a key role in the community.

• Milstead announced his retirement on a podcast with KELO.
• Milstead has served as Minnehaha County Sheriff since 1997.
• Captain Josh Phillips announced his campaign for sheriff on Wednesday.

What’s next

Captain Josh Phillips is expected to formally launch his campaign for Minnehaha County Sheriff in the coming weeks, with Milstead's endorsement likely to give him a significant advantage in the race.