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fbusch@nujournal.com ST. PETER — Nicollet County commissioners unanimously approved a separation agreement with human resources director/assistant county administrator Jamie Haefner Tuesday. Action came without discussion on a motion by Commissioner Marie Dranttel, seconded by Commissioner Jack Kolars. On April 2, commissioners accepted Haefner’s resignation. Under the agreement, in exchange for the release of claims, the County shall pay Haefner her regular salary at her final rate of pay, dental, and health insurance contributions through June 25, beginning the pay period after her righ...

fbusch@nujournal.com NICOLLET COUNTY — Nicollet County commissioners unanimously accepted a separation agreement with county administrator Ryan Krosch and the resignation of human resources director/assistant county administrator Jamie Haefner Thursday. Action came without discussion to accept Krosch’s separation agreement that he irrevocably and voluntarily resign effective March 23, 2021, motion by Commissioner Denny Kemp, seconded by Marie Dranttel. According to the agreement, it is not considered an admission of wrongdoing on the part of Krosch or the County or any of its employees, o...

St. Peter CPA Marie Dranttel knows more than most about navigating the federal Payroll Protection Program that provided forgivable loans to business as part of the CARES Act. The $659 billion in funding was aimed at providing money for keeping employees on the payroll and for some other qualifying expenses. Businesses can get the loans forgiven after documenting they used them for qualifying expenses. Drantell received a $23,400 PPP loan to help pay her staff. “It helped. It paid wages. That’s what it was there for and I used it,” said Drantell, who is also a Nicollet County co...