A Winnebago police officer earlier this month resigned to accept a position with the Faribault County Sheriff’s Department. And, it’s not the first time that’s happened. At least four officers in the last several years have left to work for the county and it’s a trend that has City Council member Scott Robertson concerned. “It’s […]
Continue ReadingA decal of a topless woman put on a Minnesota Lake man’s motorcycle has landed him in hot water. On Monday, 39-year-old Timothy James Brandt was charged in Faribault County District Court with two felony charges of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images and three charges of violating an order for protection. According to a […]
Continue ReadingAn Amboy farmer says Faribault County commissioners have violated ditch drainage system laws. So, he’s taking them to court. Charles Carlson has filed a civil suit against the county’s Ditch Authority, alleging the five commissioners have allowed unauthorized filling in or degradation to portions of Ditch 24. “What they are going to do is flood […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County’s legal eagle has spoken, but he isn’t saying much. County Attorney Troy Timmerman says a complaint has been filed against Dave Hanson, an officer and head of the county’s Veterans Service Office. “There’s an investigation of the complaint,” he says. “That’s all I can say.” Timmerman would not say who filed the complaint, […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County commissioners remain silent, while the county attorney cautiously responds and cities data privacy issues. Acting on a tip of nearly three weeks ago, Tripleanews.com has been trying to find out if an employee has been placed on paid leave or if a complaint has been filed against them. All commissioners, except Bill Groskreutz, […]
Continue ReadingTwice a month a Faribault County commissioner goes on KBEW Radio to discuss what happened at their monthly meeting. All five commissioners take advantage of the 20-minute public service program, which airs at 10:10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday. However, only three — Bill Groskreutz, Tom Loveall and Tom Warmka —- have sought […]
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