Appeal cost county more than $40,000

A former deputy who appealed his termination cost Faribault County more than $40,000 in legal fees. Now, county officials may be hoping that doesn’t happen again. County auditor/treasurer John Thompson says the bill in Shane Dulac’s case, which went to arbitration, totaled $42,903 and was paid to employment attorney Susan Hansen of Minneapolis. Commissioner John […]

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Finally, BEA releases payroll information

After six months of requests, it took a state agency’s advisory opinion to force Blue Earth Area School District officials to release payroll information of a former third-grade teacher. Timesheets released by school district attorney Michelle Kenney shows that Steven Wood was not allowed to teach following his arrest last May for domestic assault. But, […]

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Bago council votes for City Hall security

Winnebago could be spending up to $2,000 to improve security at City Hall. At the recommendation of Police Chief Eric Olson, councilmembers voted Monday night to install protective glass at the counter, new doors and locks. Olson says there have been a couple of incidents involving irate citizens and he’s worried that something bad might […]

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County employee placed on paid leave

Until now, Faribault County officials have been reluctant to comment on the employment status of a highway department employee facing criminal charges. But, county commissioner Greg Young was pretty straightforward when asked. “It’s no secret. He’s on paid leave and he has not been terminated yet,” says Greg Young. “We’re waiting for the outcome of […]

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