Spending $6,000 gets taxpayers nothing

Faribault County commissioners spent more than $6,000 and evidently will get nothing for it. Investigation of a complaint filed against former Veterans Services Office employee David Hanson cost the county $6,334. According to County Attorney Troy Timmerman, the investigation was halted when Hanson resigned and agreed to a separation agreement that paid him more than […]

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Cougar spotted near Blue Earth park

Blue Earth police and Faribault County Sheriff’s Department are on the lookout for a mountain lion. According to the police department’s Facebook page, the cougar was spotted southwest of Putnam Park in the River Road area. The Department of Natural Resources has been contacted and extra steps are being taken to track the animal’s location. […]

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County attorney reviewing decision

Faribault County’s chief prosecutor may have some extra work to do because of a judge’s ruling. Judge Douglas Richards recently dismissed 7 felony charges against a 60-year-old man allegedly caught with drugs, guns and child pornography following a traffic stop. “I am able to appeal that ruling,” says County Attorney Troy Timmerman. “I have not […]

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Hanson to receive more than $36,000

Faribault County will pay a Veterans Services Office (VSO) employee who recently resigned more than $36,000. On Tuesday, commissioners approved a separation agreement with David Hanson, an officer and head of the VSO since 2010. Under the five-page agreement, Hanson and county officials agree that his resignation is in “good standing.” Hanson was employed with […]

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Board accepts Hanson’s resignation

Faribault County commissioners today accepted the resignation of David Hanson, an officer and head of the Veterans Services Office (VSO). Hanson was employed with the county for 24 years, working in the Public Works Department before joining the VSO in 2010. In July, County Attorney Troy Timmerman confirmed that a complaint had been filed against […]

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