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Port deserves answers 01/22/2001
The matter should not be put to rest - regardless of the lawyers' board action - until Red Wing hears from Beety and/or her supervisors.
Monday, January, 22, 2001 - - Archives
Port Authority seeks to clear air with League's legal team 12/01/2000
Discussion focuses on Holbrook deal
The attorney who represented the Red Wing Port Authority in its legal battle with former Executive Director Don Holbrook may be the object of a formal complaint.
Friday, December, 01, 2000 - - Archives
Did R-E deliver knockout to Harley's public service? 11/30/2000
Roy Harley has a rich history of performing public service for Red Wing, and we're confident he will continue to find ways to share his talents and interest in making this community a better place to live.
Thursday, November, 30, 2000 - - Archives
R-E should build, not divide, community 10/03/2000
To The Editor:
I agree with Mayor Romeo Cyr in his comment about the Republican Eagle in its coverage of the Red Wing Port Authority pertaining to the Don Holbrook case.
Tuesday, October, 03, 2000 - - Archives
Mayor supports Port actions in settlement 09/19/2000
Accuses R-E of 'sensationalism' in reports
Mayor Romeo Cyr went on the record Monday night in support of the Red Wing Port Authority. Cyr also criticized the Republican Eagle for its coverage of the settlement process in the Don Holbrook lawsuit, saying "sensationalism" has created an unfair opinion of the agency by Red Wing residents.
Tuesday, September, 19, 2000 - - Archives
Port Authority ready to return to business 09/18/2000
In the aftermath of the settlement in the Don Holbrook lawsuit, the Red Wing Port Authority is looking ahead as it prepares to draft what Executive Director Myron White calls an "action strategy."
Monday, September, 18, 2000 - - Archives
Holbrook leaves deep scars 09/14/2000
To regain the confidence of the community, the Port Authority needs to demonstrate greatly strengthened leadership and an ability to communicate promptly and candidly with Red Wing taxpayers.
Thursday, September, 14, 2000 - - Archives
'Petty' Red Wing owes Holbrook apology 09/13/2000
To The Editor:
After more than two years of one-sided reporting by the R-E, Red Wing citizens deserve to hear another side of the Don Holbrook saga. Information that is public record, but has never been reported.
Wednesday, September, 13, 2000 - - Archives
Port officially settles Holbrook's lawsuit 09/13/2000
The Red Wing Port Authority resolved the lawsuit filed by its former executive director Tuesday after a three-hour conference in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
Wednesday, September, 13, 2000 - - Archives
People's platform 09/11/2000
Readers comments from Red Wing and the surrounding area.
Monday, September, 11, 2000 - - Archives
Don't judge Port Authority on incomplete set of facts 09/09/2000
To The Editor:
I feel the need to inform the people of Red Wing about the position the R-E has placed me as a taxpayer, candidate for public office and a person who believes in serving this community.
Saturday, September, 09, 2000 - - Archives
Port heads back to court 09/08/2000
Judge reconvenes Holbrook settlement
Chief Magistrate Judge Franklin Noel has reopened the proposed settlement of the lawsuit filed by former Executive Director Don Holbrook against the Red Wing Port Authority.
Friday, September, 08, 2000 - - Archives
Noel remembers Holbrook meeting but won't discuss public portion 09/07/2000
Noel remembers Holbrook meeting but won't discuss public portion
A federal judge who monitored discussions between Don Holbrook's attorneys and representatives for the Red Wing Port Authority is declining to comment about what the parties agreed upon at the end of the Aug. 23 conference.
Thursday, September, 07, 2000 - - Archives
Editorial will deter future citizen leaders 09/07/2000
To The Editor:
After reading the editorial, "Can the Port Authority survive" (R-E, Sept. 6), a friend asked me, "Who in their right mind would run for public office in this town?"
Thursday, September, 07, 2000 - - Archives
Can Port Authority survive? 09/06/2000
Red Wing citizenry must seriously ask whether the Port Authority has outlived its effectiveness.
Wednesday, September, 06, 2000 - - Archives
Harley unworthy for mayor 09/06/2000
Roy Harley no longer can be considered a serious candidate to be mayor of Red Wing, given his participation in the settlement discussions of the lawsuit filed by former Executive Director Don Holbrook against the Port Authority.
Wednesday, September, 06, 2000 - - Archives
Port Authority abuses#7;open meeting law 09/06/2000
Port Authority commissioners met in closed session Thursday night on the stated basis of attorney-client privilege to discuss litigation pending against the agency by former Executive Director Don Holbrook.
Wednesday, September, 06, 2000 - - Archives
Port Authority Board, leaders clueless 09/06/2000
To The Editor:
What if you went to a meeting, didn't know why you were going, didn't know what happened when you got there and couldn't explain to any rational being what you thought you were doing there when you came back?
Wednesday, September, 06, 2000 - - Archives
Holbrook response pending 09/05/2000
Attorneys take issue with Port board's counterproposal
Attorneys for Don Holbrook are assessing their options as the Red Wing Port Authority awaits a response to its counterproposal in the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the agency's former executive director.
Tuesday, September, 05, 2000 - - Archives
Reader comments 09/05/2000
- Regarding Highway 316
- Port Authority
- Nursing homes
- Cartoons on the opinion page
Tuesday, September, 05, 2000 - - Archives
Holbrook’s $160,000 deal done before vote 09/02/2000
Port’s discussion of money meaningless; negotiators committed to sum week earlier
Wording of letter still under review
Saturday, September, 02, 2000 - - Archives
No receipts supplied to document financial claims 09/02/2000
Port Authority commissioners and their attorney acknowledged Friday that no one had been presented with documents supporting former Executive Director Don Holbrook’s claim for $160,000 in damages.
Saturday, September, 02, 2000 - - Archives
Port Authority rejects Holbrook settlement 09/01/2000
Counterproposal kept secret, sent to Holbrook counsel
The Red Wing Port Authority has put the ball back in the court of Don Holbrook after it rejected a proposed $160,000 settlement on a 6-1 vote Thursday night.
Friday, September, 01, 2000 - - Archives
Standing up to Holbrook 08/30/2000
The financial settlement is difficult enough to swallow, but any proposed letter should be rejected outright.
Wednesday, August, 30, 2000 - - Archives
Port weighs financial risk of rejecting settlement 08/29/2000
Wording of letter to Holbrook makes Harley uneasy
The Red Wing Port Authority is expected to approve a $160,000 settlement Thursday in the whistle-blower lawsuit filed by former Executive Director Don Holbrook.
Tuesday, August, 29, 2000 - - Archives
Don't let Holbrook manipulate city again 08/29/2000
To The Editor:
I am dismayed that legal counsel has recommended a monetary settlement instead of accepting the challenge of arguing in court the termination of Don Holbrook as executive director of the Port Authority.
Tuesday, August, 29, 2000 - - Archives
Correction 08/25/2000
A story in Thursday's paper implied that former Port Authority Commissioner Mike Wilson used his position on the board to benefit his business. That allegation was included in the original complaint filed by Don Holbrook in 1999 against the Port Authority after his termination as the agency's executive director.
Friday, August, 25, 2000 - - Archives
Holbrook, Port may settle for $160,000 08/24/2000
The Red Wing Port Authority is faced with a $160,000-settlement in the Don Holbrook lawsuit.
Thursday, August, 24, 2000 - - Archives
Holbrooks won't get new trial
Judge dismisses $7,500 liability
A Dakota County judge has denied motions made by the attorney for Don and Laurie Holbrook for a new trial in their suit against Paul and Marsha Brown of PMC Inc., owner of Red Wing Mall.
Tuesday, July, 18, 2000 - - Archives
Holbrooks lose mall ATM lawsuit
But former Port director did not coerce Browns
Laurie Holbrook, wife of former Red Wing Port Authority Executive Director Don Holbrook, was found guilty of fraud and misrepresentation Monday after a weeklong jury trial in Goodhue County District Court.
Tuesday, April, 25, 2000 - - Archives
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All the events that made 1999.
Friday, December, 31, 1999 - - Archives
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