Ammerman is challenging Welk in the 2026 sheriff’s election. According to KAXE’s investigation<\/a>, the complaint describes two alleged incidents from October 2025.<\/p>\n The first allegation involves nude photographs of a woman connected to an internal investigation. Ammerman said Welk showed him those images despite his having no role in that investigation.<\/p>\n Ammerman also alleged Welk played jail video showing a nude adult man. He said the recording was shown to someone outside the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n The deputy called both disclosures improper and raised concerns about the handling of sensitive materials. KAXE reported that Ammerman confirmed the complaint was genuine on Oct. 4.<\/p>\n Cass County Administrator Josh Stevenson confirmed that the county completed its investigation. In a Sept. 11 email, he said the review had concluded.<\/p>\n However, county officials have not released the full investigative report or detailed findings. The county board voted in May to treat elected officials as employees for records purposes.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statutes Section 13.43<\/a> sets rules for access to personnel records. Some complaint information remains private unless disciplinary action occurs.<\/p>\n KAXE questioned the county’s reading of the law and sought guidance from the Minnesota Data Practices Office<\/a>. The dispute has left key details out of public view.<\/p>\n Welk said he believes the complaint is politically motivated. He suggested it was intended to help Ammerman’s campaign for sheriff.<\/p>\n Welk did not directly address the specific disclosures during KAXE’s interview. His attorney, Imran Ali, said the sheriff faced restrictions on discussing the investigation.<\/p>\n Ali criticized unverified social media claims and called for respect for the complaint process. Welk said he knew of no disciplinary action in the matter.<\/p>\n Asked who could discipline him, Welk answered, “The voters.”<\/p>\n Welk has worked for the sheriff’s office for 28 years. Ammerman has served there for 22 years.<\/p>\n Former jail official Rick Wolske told KAXE that Ammerman sought his advice after the alleged incidents. Wolske criticized the county’s decision to investigate the matter internally.<\/p>\n The complaint has fueled tension during the 2026 campaign. Its allegations remain disputed, and the county has not made its findings public.<\/p>\n Additional agency information is available on the official Cass County Sheriff’s Office website<\/a>.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat the Complaint Alleges<\/h2>\n
Investigation Complete, Findings Not Released<\/h2>\n
Welk Responds to Allegations<\/h2>\n
Sheriff’s Race Draws Scrutiny<\/h2>\n
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