The former head officer of the Veterans Services Office for Faribault County says he was the victim of a hostile work environment. Through his attorney Phil Villaume, David Hanson commented on the release of investigation findings related to a complaint filed against him. “David Hanson denies any wrongdoing and states that he never had the […]
Continue ReadingThe Faribault County Attorney’s Office has released investigation findings of a complaint filed against the former Veterans Services Office head officer. The move comes following an order issued by Watonwan County Judge Darci Benz denying David Hanson’s civil lawsuit to keep the information from being made public. Hanson filed a suit when former County Attorney […]
Continue ReadingA 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 ReadingA data request by Tripleanews.com involving an investigation costing taxpayers $6,334 has landed the County Attorney’s Office in Faribault County District Court. Several weeks ago, Tripleanews.com asked County Attorney Troy Timmerman to decide if findings involving a complaint filed against former Veterans Services Office head officer David Hanson could be made public. Timmerman says documents […]
Continue ReadingAt the request of Tripleanews.com, Faribault County’s chief prosecutor will decide what investigation results to release involving a former Veterans Services Office (VSO) employee. But, it’s not clear how much information will actually be unveiled. “I will obtain the materials and review to determine what information is private, public or confidential,” says County Attorney Troy […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County taxpayers may get a chance to see results of an investigation that cost $6,334. Tripleanews.com has asked County Attorney Troy Timmerman to decide if partial findings involving a complaint against former Veterans Services Office head officer David Hanson can be made public. Timmerman has not responded to Tripleanews.com’s request that was made more […]
Continue ReadingFaribault County commissioners have begun their search to hire someone to head the Veterans Services Office (VSO) in Blue Earth. That’s good news for some residents who feel that local veterans aren’t being helped because the VSO is short-staffed, with only one full-time person. Members of the county’s Personnel Committee last week interviewed a potential […]
Continue ReadingFaribault 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 […]
Continue ReadingFaribault 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 […]
Continue ReadingFaribault 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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