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Bokman Promotes to Records Supervisor at MCF-Faribault!
By Melissa Paquette
Tina Bokman joined the DOC in September 2016, where she developed experience in the Behavioral Health Unit at Faribault.
In 2018, she transitioned to the Sentence Administration Unit (SAU) where she served as a sentence administrator. In June 2023 she accepted the WOOC Faribault Records Supervisor and recently accepted the permanent position.
Tina brings a wealth of records/sentencing knowledge and experience to the position.
Congratulations Tina!
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Alisha Zeller Joins Faribault Records Team
By Melissa Paquette
Alisha Zeller recently joined the MCF-FRB Records team as an OAS-Principal.
Prior to coming to DOC she worked for the Minnesota Judicial Branch as a Court Operations Associate for Rice County Court Administration.
Alisha is actively learning all aspects of her new position and has been a great addition to the work unit.
Welcome to MCF-FRB/Records Alisha!
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Payne Promoted to Virtual Court Navigator Team Lead
By Melissa Paquette
Jana Payne began her career with DOC in April 2021 as an OAS-I in Behavioral Health at MCF-Faribault.
Since then she joined the FRB Records team as an OAS-SR and OAS-P, learning all aspects of the records area. While in records, Jana had the opportunity to work closely on the Virtual Court Initiative as MCF-FRB was selected as a pilot host using an online scheduling tool in coordination with the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The work completed thus far has resulted in over 700 scheduled virtual appearances between MCF-SCL and MCF- FRB. As a result of Jana's hard work, she was promoted to a Virtual Court Navigator Team Lead position.
Congratulations Jana!
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Faribault's New Transitions Coordinators
Jason Seath and Alec Pfarr were recently awarded the Transitions Coordinator positions at MCF-Faribault!
Seath started at FRB as a CO in 2011 working 2nd & 3rd watch utility. He joined the Mentor Program in 2014 and became a member of the Mentor Committee in 2021. Throughout his time at FRB he's been an FTO, CPR Instructor and did a work out of class in Transitions. He promoted to the 3rd watch Rogers Recreation Sgt. position in 2021.
Pfarr started at FRB as a CO in 2018. Since that time he was a Control Tactics & Self-Defense Instructor, and FTO and a Mentor. He's completed work out of class assignments in the areas of Transitions and IP work assignments/room assignments.
Congratulations to you both!
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Faribault Promotes Mugo to Sgt
Simon Mugo was recently promoted to Sergeant for the 3rd watch master control/squad relief position! Sgt. Mugo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. Congratulations on your promotion, Sgt. Mugo!
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Faribault's 2023 Holiday Party
The MCF-FRB CARE Club hosted a holiday party for staff on December 6th. Thank you to the amazing staff that assisted with the meal, it was a huge success! Happy Holidays to everyone from the CARE Club!
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Shout Out For Faribault Care Team
Chaplain Lansdowne sent in this Shout Out to thank the Faribault Care Team.
SHOUT OUT to the FRB Care Team for loving on FRB Staff and hosting the DEC Holiday Meal. CARE TEAM GETTING AFTER IT!
And thank you for submitting this Shout Out Justin!
If you'd like to submit a Shout Out for DOC staff, officers and agents, contact Rosie at rose.widell@state.mn.us.
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Faribault's Ruck 22 Fundraiser With Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
By Captain Martin Dahlen
MCF-Faribault Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee is dedicated to our veterans, military families and support that is needed. There are many ways these needs arise: financial, wellness, stress, and mental health. MCF-FRB Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Committee dedicated many hours, countless conversations, boosting morale through precise focus on raising funds for Mission 22.
Mission 22 was founded by Veterans. Mission 22 staff are Veterans, spouses of Veterans, or have immediate family members who have served in the US military. MCF-FRB teamed with Mission 22 to raise funds for their awareness, suicide prevention and needed Veteran support.
October 7, 2023, MCF-FRB offered a Ruck 22 event. Staff and volunteers donned 22-pound Ruck packs. Staff walked 2.2 miles and 22 miles as part of the fundraiser. Staff were cheered on, and families cheered on to support their loved ones.
MCF-FRB Honor guard showed their support. The Honor Guard retired the United Stated Flag. The flag was handed to MCF-Oak Park staff who attended. The flag was taken around on the Ruck 22 path. We are thankful, and moved, by both our Honor Guard and our fellow staff from MCF-OPH who attended.
The event also hosted an opportunity to get to know each other's families. There was a bouncy house on grounds for children. MCF-FRB unions provided funds for all staff attending the event. BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, smoked mac and cheese, smoked beans, and more were all served to every staff working, on all shifts, this day, as well as those in attendance.
MCF-FRB Beyond the Yellow Ribbon was able to raise $4,000 for Mission 22. We hope we also raised morale, awareness, and support for all of our staff at MCF-FRB. We are thankful for the opportunity to team with Mission 22. I grateful and humbled to work with so many fantastic individuals who continue to surprise and give hope to so many.
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Warden's Peer Interaction Program
By Stephanie Huppert
Three Associate Wardens from across the department traveled to Huntsville, Texas as they were chosen to be a part of the Warden's Peer Interaction Program held at Sam Houston State University, October 2 - 6, 2023.
The conference was a peer-led training where wardens from around the country prepared presentations to train others on prevailing issues in departments throughout their agencies. The presentations included ADA in correctional facilities, contraband detection, suicide prevention, giving back to communities, cultural change, Scandinavian style corrections, and many others.
This program also included tours of prisons within the Texas Criminal Justice system, and meeting with senior leadership from other states in the country.
(L-R) Laura Westphal AWA Faribault, Ian Heaslip AWA Moose Lake, and Stephanie Huppert AWA Rush City -
University of Minnesota's Bee Squad at MCF-Faribault!
By Martin Dahlen
The University of Minnesota Bee Squad was on grounds to assist with year-end honey extraction. The frames had the bees wax caps removed, allowing for the honey to be spun out of the comb. This year the bees produced 19 gallons of honey that will be donated to the local food shelf in Faribault.
