Arrowhead Regional Corrections (ARC) is a joint powers agency established in 1976 under the Minnesota Community Corrections Act. It serves the northeastern counties of Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis. Governed by an Executive Board composed of county commissioners, ARC's mission is to reduce crime by providing fair, respectful, and responsive correctional services to offenders, supporting victims, and enhancing community safety through collaboration and evidence-based practices.