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Lino Lakes' Pearson Achieves 20 Years of Service
By Latoya Shelby
Congratulations to COII LeVares Pearson on his 20 Years of Service!
L to R: AWO Mary McComb, AWA Vicki Janssen, Officer LeVares Pearson, Warden Shannon Reimann, Captain Eric Knies & Captain John Kelly -
Congratulations to Lino Lakes' Lieutenant Kingsbury for Employee Recognition Award Nomination
By Latoya Shelby
Congratulations to Lt. Kingsbury who received an Employee Recognition Award nomination in the category Above & Beyond.
L to R: OSI Investigator Matt Swanson, AWA Vicki Janssen, Lt. Bernadette Kingsbury, Warden Shannon Reimann, AWO Mary McComb & Captain Eric Knies -
Faribault's Safety Administrator Heldt Recognized
By Melissa Paquette
Safety Administrator Greg Heldt was recently recognized in the category of "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty." His nomination said:
"While Oak Park Heights has been working to find a replacement for our previous Safety Administrator, Greg Heldt, Faribault's Safety Administrator, offered his assistance in completing several safety related duties despite the distance between the two facilities. Greg goes out of his way to make himself available for questions or help when he is needed. His positive attitude makes him very approachable, which is an admirable quality. Greg is very dedicated to ensuring that everyone in the DOC is working in a safe and secure environment. We appreciate everything you've done for us, Greg. Thank you!"
Safety Manager Wayne Niles, Safety Administrator Greg Heldt & AWA Laura Westphal 
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Oak Marsh Golf Course Hosts Salute Dinner
By David Korte
The event recognizes and thanks veterans, police, fire, and now corrections (active and retired) for all that they do to keep our country and neighborhoods safe.
L to R: Sherry Bohn, Sherlinda Wheeler, Tina Payton, Brent Sharon, Adam Harrington, Shawn Harrington, Laura Berkhoel, Dan Berkhoel, Tammy Burns and Bill Burns. -
Stillwater Bids Adieu to Warden Bosch
By Captain Andy Darling
MCF-Stillwater staff bid farewell to Warden Guy Bosch as he returns to MCF-Shakopee after nearly four years.
Warden Bosch was appointed to lead Stillwater on July 1, 2019. During his appointment he led his team through several unprecedented challenges including a ransomware attack and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout these events and others, his goals were clear, and it was evident his vision for Stillwater was a program-rich environment where individuals have an opportunity for real change. Thanks to the persistence of Warden Bosch and his team, as well as his attention to detail, he is leaving the facility with a clear direction forward.
During his time at Stillwater, Warden Bosch often commented on the fine dining opportunities the town of Stillwater had to offer. As a big thank you for all he has done, his team treated him to his favorite cuisine on his last day with us.
L to R: AWO Lisa Stenseth, AWA Dan Moe, Captain Bola Olarinde, Special Investigator Brady Scott, Captain Eric Hennen, Captain Andy Darling, Exec 2 Sue Armstrong, HR Director Sheryl Maxwell, Captain Lisa Connors, Warden Guy Bosch -
Congratulations to Lino Lakes' Samantha Ortman on 15 Years of Service
By Latoya Shelby
Work out of class (WOOC) Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) Psych Services Director, Samantha Ortman, recently celebrated reaching 15 years of state service!
Congratulations!
L to R: AWA Vicki Janssen, AWO Mary McComb, WOOC SOTP Psych Services Director Samantha Ortman, Behavioral Health Services Director Shanna Langston, Warden Shannon Reimann & Captain Chad Oye -
Faribault Canine Officer Receives Rookie Dog Award
By Melissa Paquette
MCF-Faribault's Corrections Canine Officer Ken Parr and his partner Fezzik received the Rookie Dog Award in their very first Narcotics Detection Trial! CCO Parr and K9 certified & took home the award for the highest score for a rookie/rookie handler.
Congratulations!
CCO Parr and K9 Fezzik
