A judge was persuaded to hear a former Faribault County employee’s case behind closed doors last Thursday in Blue Earth. Attorney Jeffrey Schiek of Minneapolis and Watonwan County Judge Darci Benz met in the judge’s chambers 25 minutes prior to the start of the hearing. Schiek evidently was able to convince Benz that a scheduled […]
Continue ReadingAn attorney involved in a lawsuit against the shuttered Elmore Academy was unaware several boxes of files of former students marked “confidential” were recently purchased at an auction held in Blue Earth. “I’m going to start making some phone calls to see what is going on,” says Jeff Storms, attorney for Cullen Kennedy. “I am […]
Continue ReadingBlue Earth Area School District officials apparently have had a change of heart. And, Superintendent Evan Gough isn’t saying why. “I am unable to provide a response due to information about students being generally classified as private educational data,” says Gough. At least one of the students charged in the assault of another student last […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago and Elmore have one less part-time police officer on the force. “He resigned so we wouldn’t have to take action on the complaint against him,” says David Frundt, who serves as city attorney for both cities. City Council members in each city accepted the resignation of Colton Ryg during their regular meeting this month. […]
Continue ReadingA city development group wants something done about two vacant commercial properties in Winnebago. “It’s an eye sore when you drive into Winnebago,” says Mayor Jeremiah Schutt. “I get complaints about that every once in a while.” Schutt is referring to the J M Manufacturing building that has been empty since April 2007, when the […]
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