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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.
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Shout Out: Lieutenants Retzinger, Sunde, and Harrington
Huge Shout Out to Lieutenants Eric Retzinger (SHK), Anthony Sunde (FRB), and Teeshan Harrington (STW) for covering CO Trainee interviews on Friday, October 6, with almost no notice for Lino Lakes after a very challenging week and a significant event on Thursday that needed their devoted attention.
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Sue Hughes Returns to MCF-Faribault as AWO
By Melissa Paquette
AWO Hughes started her corrections career in 1998 as an officer at MCF-FRB. She worked in many positions including Sergeant, WOOC Lt., Case Manager, Program Director and Associate Warden of Administration. In 2019, AWO Hughes transferred to MCF-SHK as a promotion to Associate Warden of Operations.
Prior to her return to FRB at the end of August, she was fortunate to work as the AWO at MCF-RW for approximately 6 months. Working in multiple facilities and varying capacities has been a great opportunity for AWO Hughes.
During her corrections career she has been a member of or participated in a variety of teams/committees to include: SORT, PPCT instructor, CISM, ICS instructor and a variety of continuous improvement initiatives/projects.
AWO Hughes is grateful to be back at FRB and is looking forward to working with everyone!
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Sgt. Mowers Nominated for Employee Recognition
By Melissa Paquette
Congratulations to Sgt. Jesse Mowers for his nomination in the category of "Above & Beyond the Call of Duty". Below is his anonymous nomination submission.
Jesse "The Detective" Mowers possesses and extraordinary ability. He reports for duty and the population deeply declines their deviant behavior. The IP population know they'll be caught tattooing, smoking, cheeking medication, transferring property, fighting, gambling, extorting, destroying property and treating each other badly.
During his detail, Sgt. Mowers provides a predictable, decent environment where IP's can prosper. I really want to show my personal appreciation for his work ethic. Sgt. Mowers provides leadership as a member of the MCF-FRB Sergeant Committee. He provides consistency in operations through proven strategies. He is streamlining regulations for staff and the IP's for a predictable, safe environment.
Sgt. Mowers was also assigned to assist with the MCF-FRB PREA audit. Sgt. Mowers ensured consistency in all areas of the facility. He worked hard to ensure PREA stood out in word and practice. I was taken aback by how quickly and precisely he achieved every assignment given. During his time, he also found IPs smoking, misusing medication and prevented many situations from arising into emergencies.
I am proud to have such an extraordinary person and professional at MCF-FRB. I look forward to the continued success of Jesse "The Detective" Mowers.
(L-R) Capt. Marty Dahlen, Sgt. Jesse Mowers & Lt. Tom Wagner -
MCF-Faribault Recruits at Steele County Fair
By Melissa Paquette
Thank you to the MCF-Faribault staff who assisted with the recruitment booth at the Steele County Fair!
(L-R) Lt. Matt Frantesl, Capt. Melissa Paquette, Capt. Chris Mitchell, Sgt. Joe Ernste & Sgt. Evan McColley 
(L-R) CO2 Austin Dalland & Capt. Marty Dahlen 
(L-R) Sgt. Jesse Mowers, Capt. Arti Cunningham, Capt. Melissa Paquette, CO1 Ethan Muell & Capt. Marty Dahlen 
(L-R) Capt. Melissa Paquette, CO2 Ethan Muell, Records Supv. Tina Bokman, Sgt. Joe Ernste, Records Director Matt Zehoski & Capt. Chris Mitchell -
Faribault CPT3 Sean Sisler Receives Employee Recognition Nomination
By Melissa Paquette
Congratulations to Release Planner Sean Sisler for receiving an Employee Recognition nomination in the category of "Outstanding Individual Performance".
Sean volunteers to help every chance he gets. He is genuine in his enthusiasm and the care he has for his MAT RP position. He is always positive and uplifting. He is an amazing peer support. Sean constantly exhibits a strong work ethic and great follow-through with the clients he works with. He will go out of his way in order to help ensure that the client is getting the best care we can give.
Congratulations Sean!
L to R: Warden Tracy Beltz, Release Planner Sean Sisler, Mental Health Director Melissa Richer -
State Court Administration Staff Visit Faribault
MCF-Faribault hosted a tour for staff from the State Court Administrator's Office on July 19th. Kate Malmon (Senior Project Manager) and Wally Wallestad (Court Services Division Project Owner) visited MCF-FRB as a part of their work with the Bookings Pilot and the oneCourtMN Hearings Initiative.
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Faribault's Nohava Promotes to WOOC OAS-Sr
By Paige Morris
MCF-Faribault is excited to annouce Jenna Nohava has been promoted to WOOC OAS-SR, Physical Plant. Jenna began her career with the DOC in 2020 as an OAS-I in Health Services in Faribault. In 2021, she made a lateral transfer to Willow as an OAS-I for the SUD program. During her time in Willow, she has enjoyed building relationships with staff, as well as being able to assist in the expansion of the SUD program. Jenna is a member of the WAC committee and is BCA background certified. Jenna has a BA from Augsburg college. Jenna begins her WOOC on August 2nd.
