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Foley City Council Hires Interim Police Chief [AUDIO]

Ashli Gerdes — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:23:09 +0000

The Foley City Council has hired Katie Lang as the new interim Chief of Police.

Foley Students Learn About Career Options [AUDIO,VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:33:26 +0000

Students at Foley High School have spent the day today (Wednesday) learning about potential career options. School Counseling Intern Aaron Goulet says the students picked seven sessions, from a wide variety of options.

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Foley's Police Department Off to a 'Good Start' [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:37:53 +0000

Foley's police department is still in it's infancy, but the chief says things are going well so far. Chief Brant Standridge started his new position on June 9th, becoming the city's first full-time chief since the old department was disbanded in 2003.

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Foley Council to Discuss Police Chief Position

Jim Maurice — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:40:25 +0000

Foley could have a new police chief by tomorrow (Tuesday). The city council is holding a special meeting tonight (Monday) at 5:00 p.m. to talk about the candidate they have selected.

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Foley to Interview Police Chief Finalists

Jim Maurice — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The three finalists for the position of Foley Police Chief will be interviewed tomorrow (Tuesday). The City Council is meeting with Joseph Backlund of Princeton, Brant Sandridge of St. Francis, and Douglas Pomplun of Fairfax.

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Foley City Council Approves Decision to Hire 3 Full-Time Police Officers [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:34:54 +0000

The city of Foley has locked in what kind of police department they will have.

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Foley Hires Interim Police Chief

Jim Maurice — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +0000

The Foley city council has taken a step toward re-establishing their own police department. During last (Tuesday) night's council meeting they voted 4-1 to hire an interim police chief.

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Benton Co., Foley to Talk Police Issue at Separate Meetings

Jim Maurice — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:44 +0000

The issue over what to do about Foley's policing needs is on a couple of agendas tomorrow (Tuesday). Interim City Administrator Sarah Brunn says the city council will be discussing what options are still available to them. The Board of Commissioners meet tomorrow morning, and are expected to consider a request from the city for a face-to-face meeting sometime later this month.

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Police Board Blocks Foley Security Contract

The Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:59:00 +0000

The state Peace Officers Standards Training Board has blocked a plan by Foley leaders to have the city patrolled by a private security company.

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Benton County Cutting 3 Deputies

Jim Maurice — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:12:24 +0000

Three Benton County deputies will lose their jobs. The Board of Commissioners voted today (Tuesday) to eliminate their positions in an effort to trim $260,000 from the Sheriff's Department budget.

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Foley Decides to Hire Private Security Guards

The Associated Press — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:12:14 +0000

The Foley City Council has voted to hire private security guards to patrol city streets next year.

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Foley Puts Plan to Hire Private Security on Hold

The Associated Press — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:56:44 +0000

Foley officials are putting plans to hire private security patrols for the central Minnesota town on hold. The City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to go back to Benton County for a new police services contract.

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No Deal Yet Over Foley Police Services

The Associated Press — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:22:59 +0000

The city of Foley and Benton County are still at odds over a contract for a police services. But the Sheriff says talks have been positive.

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Foley Hires Security Guards to Patrol City

Jim Maurice — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:35:12 +0000

Foley will be the first Minnesota city to be patrolled by security guards, not police officers. The city council has voted to sign a six month contract with the private security firm General Security Services.

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Foley Ends Police Contract With Benton County

Jim Maurice — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:52:36 +0000

Foley is looking for new police protection. The city council has voted to end their policing contract with the Benton County Sheriff's department.

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Health Department Issues Boil Order for Foley

Lee Voss — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:40:45 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a boil order for the city of Foley's water supply. The health department says water sample tests showed the presence of e-coli bacteria on Thursday and Friday.

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Highway 25 Utility Work in Foley to Begin Monday, August 15th

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:45:23 +0000

Parts of Highway 25 near Foley will be closed for repair work beginning on Monday.

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Foley Approves 2-Month Police Contract

Jim Maurice — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:44:14 +0000

Benton County Deputies will continue to patrol the streets of Foley, at least for now. During last (Tuesday) night's council meeting the council approved a contract with the county to run through June 30th.

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Foley City Council To Consider Police Options

Jim Maurice — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:17:16 +0000

The clock is ticking on a joint agreement between Benton County and the City of Foley that provides police services to the city. The Foley City Council will discuss the issue at their meeting tonight (Tuesday). Interim City Administrator Sarah Brunn says they're considering a combination option using the Sheriff's Department and also using a security company.

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Foley, Benton County At Odds Over Police Contract

Jim Maurice — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:09:07 +0000

Cities across Minnesota are watching -- and waiting -- to see what the state does with their Local Government Aid. The city of Foley is no exception. Whether or not they have police service is in question.

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