Winona County responds to computer network ransomware

Postbulletin • January 24, 2026

WINONA, Minn. — Winona County recently responded to a ransomware incident affecting its computer network.

The county is working with third-party cybersecurity and data forensics experts, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement on an investigation, Winona County said in a statement. County IT and cybersecurity teams are also actively testing and analyzing the systems.

Emergency services, including 911, fire and emergency response operations, remain operational.

Due to the randsomeware incident, Winona County Board Chair Commissioner Chris Meyer has signed a declaration of local emergency.

More updates will be shared when information is available, the county said.

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Winona County Faces Ransomware Attack on Computer Network Winona County has identified a ransomware incident impacting its computer network. The county is collaborating with third-party cybersecurity and data forensics experts, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement, to investigate the situation. Emergency services, including 911 and fire operations, remain operational during this incident. 2 sources 37

Winona County responds to computer network ransomware

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