FURTHER EXPOSINGThe COVER-UP, DISHONESTY, MISCONDUCT & DECEPTION INVOLVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS &
The OBSCENE WASTING OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS !!
COPYRIGHT 2025 RICHARD ODOMS
WALZ & ELLISON
'COMPARING NOTES'
Maybe ??
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PUBLIC OFFICIALS WEAPONIZE &
ABUSE THEIR POSITION OF AUTHORITY AGAINST A CITIZEN.
Shown below is the ACTUAL COURT CASE RECORD as a result of the CITY OF HAMBURG commencing LEGAL
ACTION AGAINST a TAXPAYING, FAMILY OWNED COMPANY that has been based in the CITY OF HAMBURG
for FORTY YEARS, in an EFFORT TO FORCE THE FAMILY OWNED COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS !!
Rachel Tollefsrud, an Assistant Carver County Attorney;
is the apparent 'newbie' in the Carver County Attorney's Office who is'PROSECUTING' this FRIVOLOUS CRIMINAL CASE brought against the Trebesch family by the CITY OF HAMBURG. While Ms. Tollefsrud, by her own admission; 'really doesn't want this case to go to court', she's now resorted to a feeble attempt to orchestrate (plea bargain) some sort of 'compromise' between the CITY OF HAMBURGand the Trebesch family. For Ms. Tollefsrud's information, a 'compromise' is something to be used when the 'accused' has 'done something wrong'.
CLEARLY, the Trebesch family HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG; it is the CITY OF HAMBURG that has
GRAVELY ERRED IN THEIR WAYS, hence;
NO 'COMPROMISE', on the part of the Trebesch
family; IS APPROPRIATE OR EVEN WARRANTED !!
"THE 'COVER UP', MORE THAN THE INITIAL WRONGDOING;
IS WHAT IS MOST LIKELY TO BRING YOU DOWN."
MADELYN ALBRIGHT, (Former) UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE
POSTER CHILD FOR
BAD GOVERNMENT
When I learned of this retaliatory legal action against a former fellow HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, even though I HAVE NOTHING TO GAIN RESONALLY, I took a PERSONAL INTEREST in the 'RAILROAD JOB' against the Trebesch family by the CITY OF HAMBURG. I am THOUGHLY FAMILIAR, from PERSONAL EXPERIENCE; of the DISHONESTY, ARROGANCE, UNSCRUPULOUS ACTS, MISDEEDS, MISCONDUCT and CORRUPTION of
HAMBURG CITY OFFICIALS.
For WELL OVER A YEAR. I've been listening to the recorded audio of HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETINGSas well as reviewing CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS, DOCUMNTS, etc', as well as other pertinent and relevant documents related to this matter. I believe it a fair statement for me to say that I AM THE ONLY PERSON that is FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE FACT, EVIDENCE and 'FACETS' OFTHIS CASE !!
Because of the'DAMAGING EVIDENCE & DOCUMATION' that I HAVE UNEARTHED THAT 'FAVORS' THE TREBESCH FAMILY, as well as the ADDITIONAL SINISTER ACTS COMMITTED BY HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN THAT I'VE UNCOVERED, the attempts by the prosecuting attorney to 'SUPPRESS RELEVANT EVIDENCE' THAT FURTHER BENEFITS THE TREBESCH FAMILY THAT I'VE FURTHER DISCOVERED, the 'prosecution' DOESN'T WANT ME TO TESTIFY AT TRIAL because of the 'EXPLOSIVE NATURE' of the information
that I have, being revealed !!
In fact, I WAS PRESENT when Mr. Trebesch's attorney was speaking by telephone with Mr. Trebesch about an upcoming Court hearing. During that brief conversation, one of the SPECIFIC COMMENTS that 'caught my attention was when Mr. Trebesch's attorney TOLD HIM SPECIFICALLY that he DIDN'T WANT ME PRESENT DURING ANY OF THE COURT APPEARANCES OR HEARINGS !!
Hearing Mr. Trebesch's attorney telling him that, coupled with all of the other SINISTER DEEDS & ACTIONSby theCITY OF HAMBURGthat theTREBESCH FAMILY HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO
andFORCED TO ENDUREforNEARLY A YEAR; onlyRAISED MY SUSPICIONS FURTHERandCONVINCED MEthatTHERE WAS NO WAY THAT THE TREBESCH FAMILY COULD, orWOULD; MR. TREBESCH COULDor WOULD, GET A 'FAIR TRIAL' !!
THE FACTS OF THIS CASE ARE IRREFFUTABLE: Three parcels of (unwarranted) concern by the CITY OF HAMBURG, were purchased approximately forty years ago when the parcels were in YOUNG AMERICA TOWNSHIP. Somehow, and the CITY OF HAMBURG (after about SIX REQUESTS) REFUSES TO PROVIDE HOW, WHEN or by WHO; the parcels were annexed into the CITY OF HAMBURG. Once the three parcels then became part of the CITY OF HAMBURG, various Ordinances were passed by theCITY OF HAMBURG thatMAY have affected the three parcels, but because the three parcels were owned by the Trebesch family at the (unknown) time of annexation, any Ordinances that were, or may have been passed AFTER the Trebesch purchase, WOULD NOT BE APPLICABLE, or APPLY TO; the three parcels because of them being classified as 'grandfathered' property' !!
Ironically, the HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL has PUBLICLY AGREED that PARCEL 1 and PARCEL 2, WERE, IN FACT;'GRANDFATHERED' PARCELS and AGREES, that indeed; THE CITY HAD/HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER THE PAST, CURRENT or (within reason) FUTURE USE OF THOSE TWO PARCELS !! WHY the Assistant Carver County Attorney INSISTS on 'incorporating' Parcels 1 and 2 into a NEBULOUS and UNNECESSARY 'compromise', MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSEand, based on the position' of theHAMBURG CITY COUNCIL STATED ABOVE, CONSTITUTES HARASSMENT OF THE TREBESCH FAMILY !!
Further, because of thePUBLIC STATEMENT of the HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL UNDERSTANDINGandAGREEMENT, theRIGHTOUSandHONORABLE ACTION FOR the Assistant Carver CountyAttorney to take, as the REPRESENTATIVEof theCITY OF HAMBURG, would be to REQUEST THE COURT toDISMISS, WITH PREJUDICE, the CITATIONS FOR PARCEL 1andPARCEL 2 !! The AssistantCarverCounty AttorneySHOULD DO THAT as a 'SHOW OF GOOD FAITH' by the CITY OF HAMBURG.
As for Parcel 3, the CITY OF HAMBURG and its 'agent' BOLTON-MENK; have STEADFASTLY REFUSED TO PROVIDE PERTINENT and RELEVANT INFORMATION, REQUESTED NUMEROUS
TIMES; regarding the details of that single parcel !! Based on ALL OF THE AVAILABLE FACTS, NO 'COMPROMISE' IS INDICATED !! What do you suppose the Assistant Carver County Attorney's 'logic' is for UNREASONABLY asking, or expecting; the Trebesch family to agree to ANY 'compromise'WITHOUT HAVING ALL OF THE IMPORTANT FACTS &INFORMATION OF THE CASE ??
Even MORE IMPORTANT, how do you think the Court will respond when it learns that theCITY OF HAMBURG IS GUILTY OF 'SPOLIATION' (WITHHOLDING EVIDENCE; see below)because it isINTENIONALLY, WILLFULLYand withMALACE AFORTHOUGHT, WITHHOLDING EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION THAT IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE PROSECUTION'S CASEbecause itGREATLY BENEFITStheDEFENDANTS !!
SPOLIATION - WITHHOLDING EVIDENCE
"Spoliation withholding evidence refers to the intentional, reckless, or negligent destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence relevant to a legal proceeding. This act deprives a party, of information needed to prove their claims or defenses; potentially harming their ability to receive/present a fair trial. Courts may impose sanctions to remedy the harm caused by the loss of evidence and deter future misconduct. To prove spoliation, a party must demonstrate the evidence was destroyed, concealed, or altered, breaching the preservation duty, and that the loss caused prejudice by impairing their ability to prove their case."
How do you think the court will respond when it learns that the CITY OF HAMBURG IS GUILTY OFDOCUMENTED 'DILATORY TACTICS because of the WILLFUL, INTENTIONAL and CONTINUAL ABUSE OF 'CONTINUANCES'; thereby 'DELAYING' THE COURT PROCEEDINGS, with the MALICIOUS INTENT, to INCONVENIENCE and HARRASS THE DEFENDANT, thereby REQUIRING HIM TO INCUR ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEES ??
DILATORY TACTICS
"The act of intentionally delaying legal proceedings is referred to as dilatory tactics. These tactics are strategies used by parties in a lawsuit to intentionally slow down or postpone the legal process. Courts have mechanisms in place to address these tactics, ensuring that cases proceed without undue delay.' The matter before the Court areALL PETTY MISDEMEANOR CASES, yet it's been NEARLY A YEAR SINCE THE CASES WERE FILED, and NO 'CONCLUSION' of this matter, is in sight !! EVERY COURT APPEARANCE COSTS TAXPAYER DOLLARS !! (The next Court date is February 19, 2026 at 1:30PM.)
RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL
"The SIXTH AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION states that the 'RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL' dictates that in ALL CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, the accused shall enjoy the RIGHT TO A SPEEDY AND PUBLIC TRIAL by an IMPARTIAL JURY. impartial jury. This RIGHT is designed to PREVENT UNJUST DELAYS that could HARM THE DEFENDANT'S CASE or PROLONG THEIR STERESS !!
By the CITY OF HAMBURG AGGRESSIVELY DIRECTING THECARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICEto
WRONGFULLY PROSECUTE MR. TREBESCH, BOTH THE CITY OF HAMBURG & CARVER COUNTY;
HAVE BLATANTLY, and INTENTIONALLY;VIOLATED HIS SIXTH AMENDMENT RIGHT !!
Public officials are held to higher standards of conduct due to their public trust and the responsibilities they bear. This includes adherence to ethical principles, respect for the Constitution, and integrity in their actions.
Merit System Principles emphasize that all federal employees must maintain
high standards of conduct to earn public trust.
* Ethical Standards are crucial, as public officials are expected to uphold the
Constitution and laws, promoting the public interest above personal gain.
* Moral Accountability is emphasized, particularly for public figures, to ensure
they reflect positively on their actions and decisions.
* These principles collectively ensure that public officials operate with integrity
and respect for the public trust they hold.
WHY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
MUST BE TRUSTWORTHY
Public officials must be trustworthy in government because they are entrusted with the power to make decisions that affect the lives of citizens. TRUSTWORTHINESS IS ESSENTIAL essential for ensuring that these officials act in the best interest of the public, uphold the rule of law, and maintain the integrity of government institutions.
Trustworthy officials are seen as credible and accountable, which fosters public confidence and cooperation with government policies and practices. This trust is foundational to effective governance, influencing citizen engagement, policy compliance, and the legitimacy of democratic institutions.
WHY WITNESS HONESTY
IS IMPORTANT
Witness honesty is crucial in court cases because it ensures the integrity of the legal system and the fairness of the judicial process. A witness's credibility and honesty directly impact the reliability of their testimony, which is essential for establishing facts and influencing the outcome of a case. Without honesty, even the strongest legal arguments can be undermined, leading to wrongful convictions or acquittals. The judicial system relies on the reliability of witnesses to maintain the integrity of its proceedings, and false testimonies can have severe legal consequences.
Therefore, honesty is a fundamental value that should be upheld by all participants in legal proceedings to uphold the rule of law and protect the public's trust in the legal system.
WHY GOVERNMENT
'TRANSPARENCY'
IS IMPORTANT
Government transparency is foundational to a democratic society. It ensures that citizens have access to information about government operations, decision-making processes, and the use of public funds. This openness allows citizens to understand how their government functions and encourages active participation in civic life, such as voting and public discussions.
Government transparency serves as a powerful mechanism for holding government officials accountable for their actions. When government processes are visible, it becomes more challenging for corruption and misuse of power to occur unnoticed. Public access to government records, budgets, and decision-making allows for scrutiny, making it difficult for officials to engage in fraudulent practices.
A career in PUBLIC SERVICE requires a COMMITMENT to a set of CORE ETHICAL VALUES that are ESSENTIAL for maintaining PUBLIC TRUST and ensuring
EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE. These values Include INTEGRITY,
RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, RESPECT and FAIRNESS.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG HAVE THOSE SAME VALUES ??
PUBLIC OFFICIALS are expected to ADHERE TO THESE PRINCIPLES in ALL
aspects of their work, from decision-making to interactions with the public and colleagues.
By upholding these values, PUBLIC OFFICIALS help build a government that is
TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE and TRUSTWORTHY.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THOSE SAME VALUES ??
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR by PUBIC OFFICIALS is not just about following laws and regulations, but also about adhering to a HIGHER STANDARD OF CONDUCT.
As one official once said, “Ethics is adherence to the unenforceable.”
This means that PUBLIC OFFICIALS MUST ACT with INTEGRITY and
HONESTY even in situations where there are no explicit rules.
For example, they must avoid conflicts of interest where personal or financial interests could influence their professional decisions. TRANSPARENCY and
OBJECTIVITY are CRITICAL in ALL actions, ENSURING that the DECISIONS ARE MADE in the BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC rather than for PERSONAL GAIN.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THOSE SAME VALUES ??
PUBLIC OFFICIALS are expected to be HONEST in their conduct and decision-making, and many LEGAL and ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS emphasize this principle.
HONESTY IS CONSIDERED A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT of PUBLIC OFFICIALS
and is CRUCIAL for maintaining PUBLIC TRUST and CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THAT SAME HONESTY??
It's not just about avoiding illegal activities, but also about UPHOLDING HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDSin ALL SITUATIONS !!
WHY HONESTY ISESSENTIAL
FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS
PUBLIC OFFICIALS represent the people and are entrusted with SIGNIFICANT POWER and RESPONSIBILITY. HONESTY IS VITAL for building and maintaining public trust, which is ESSENTIAL for effective governance and cooperation.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THAT SAME HONESTY ??
HONESTY IS A CORE ETHICAL PRINCIPLE that guides PUBLIC OFFICIALS in making sound and fair decisions that are in the best interest of the public.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THAT SAME HONESTY??
HONESTY ALLOWS FOR TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY in
government. WHEN PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE HONEST, IT'S EASIER TO HOLD THEM RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS, CONDUCT and
DECISIONS.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THAT SAME ACCOUNTABILITY ??
PUBLIC OFFICIALS are expected to UPHOLD THE LAW, andHONESTY is a 'CRUCIAL COMPONENT' of this.
WHY IS THAT 'CRUCIAL COMPONENT'
MISSING IN HAMBURG ??
DECEPTION and DISHONESTY can UNDERMINE THE RULE OF LAW and create a climate of DISTRUST.
THIS WEDO HAVEIN HAMBURG !!
HONESTY IS A KEY FACTOR in PREVENTING CORRUPTION. When PUBLIC OFFICIALS are HONEST and TRANSPARENT, it's harder for CORRUPTION to take root and thrive.
Conversely, the LACK OF HONESTY and NO TRANSPARENCY, makes it EASIER for CORRUPTION to TAKE ROOT and THRIVE !!
THIS WEDO HAVEIN HAMBURG !!
HOW HONESTY APPLIES
TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS
PUBLIC OFFICIALS are often required to DISCLOSE THEIR FINANCIAL INTERESTS to avoid conflicts of interest, ensuring TRANSPARENCYand
HONESTYin their decision-making.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS are EXPECTED to provide ACCURATE and TRUTHFUL INFORMATION TO THEPUBLIC that they serve, both in formal settings and in their interactions with the media and constituents.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THOSE SAME VALUES ??
PUBLIC OFFICIALS should AVOID USING DECEPTIVEor MISLEADING PRACTICES, even if they BELIEVEit's in the public interest according to
the Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs.
WHY DOESN'T THE CITY OF HAMBURG
HAVE THOSE SAME VALUES ??
In essence, HONESTY is not just a desirable trait for PUBLIC OFFICIALS, but a FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENT for EFFECTIVE and ETHICAL
GOVERNANCE.
Because HAMBURG PUBLIC OFFICIALS DON'T HAVEthe FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENT called HONESTY; Our City CAN'T HAVE, and WON'T HAVE; that EFFECTIVE and ETHICAL GOVERNANCEthat
ALL HAMBURG RESIDENTS DESERVE !!
SHOWN BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF NEBULOUS RESPONSES THAT I RECEIVED FROM
HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER
JEREMY GRUENHAGEN
IN RESPONSE TO SEVERAL REQUESTS THAT I MADE AS A TAXPAYING, CITY RESIDENT; FOR
PUBLIC INFORMATION REGARDING WHAT
WAS TAKING PLACE IN THE CITY OF HAMBURG:
Richard Odoms Data Requests of May 29, 2024
"The City does not have a responsibility to simply answer all questions as you have posed them in your correspondence dated May 29, 2024, unless the answer to the questions can be found in municipal data. “Government data” does not include unrecorded mental impression of government employees or city council members. Keezer v. Spickard, 493 N.W.2d 614 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993).
As stated by the Court of Appeals, “we cannot believe the legislature intended the term ‘government data,’ to be literally interpreted to include unrecorded data that exists only in a human brain.
Interpreting ‘government data’ to include mental impressions formed by public employees during the course of employment would lead to absurd results.” 493 N.W.2d at 617."
"The City’s responses to your non-duplicative requests from May 29, 2024 are as follows:"
• 6) Please explain why as the Mayor of Hamburg would you even think that
deceiving the residents of Hamburg wasn’t unacceptable by attempting to cover up the criminal actions of your child against the City of Hamburg and its residents?
"Response: The City is not interpreting your question to be a data practices act request and therefore is not providing a response to the above question. Your question is also vague and ambiguously drafted."
• 8) There can be no excuse for your actions, particularly because of the elected
position that you hold. What type of parent, let alone the mayor of the City of
Hamburg, would act so irresponsibly by covering up the criminal actions of his own son?
"Response: The City is not interpreting your question to be a data practices act request and therefore is not providing a response to the above question. Your question is also vague and ambiguously drafted."
• 11) Was your son or anyone that you know or are familiar with in any way involved with the actions described above?
"Response: The City is not interpreting your question to be a data practices act request and therefore is not providing a response to the above question. Your question is also vague and ambiguously drafted."
• 19) Please provide details of this unreported criminal act of vandalism against the City of Hamburg that occurred at the Hamburg Service Memorial in Bicentennial Park, which was paid for with public donations and pays honor and is a tribute to military, law enforcement and fire and emergency services personnel worldwide.
"Response: The City is not in possession of responsive data to this request and therefore is not providing a response to the above question. Your question is also vague and ambiguously drafted."
• 28) If Hamburg City Clerk/Treasurer Jeremy Gruenhagen was directed by any
Hamburg city officials to advise the Carver County Sheriff’s Office to
(paraphrasing) cancel their burglary/theft report and that the City would handle it
internally, what is the identity of the Hamburg public officials who so advised
Hamburg City Clerk/Treasurer Jeremy Gruenhagen to do so?
"Response: The City is not interpreting your question to be a data practices act request and therefore is not providing a response to the above question. Your question is also vague and ambiguously drafted."
More specifically, regarding the CRIMINAL ACTION that the CITY OF HAMBURG INITIATED against the Trebesch family nearly A
YEAR AGO; I requested, approximately SIX TIMES,
SPECIFIC INFORMATION, germane to
the case now before the Court.
The CITY OF HAMBURG WITHHELD andCONTINUES TO WITHHOLD; theINFORMATION REQUESTED, A HALF A DOZEN TIMES; that is NECESSATY FOR THE DEFENDANT TO HAVE, and is ENTITLED TO RECEIVE; that GREATLY BENEFITS HIS DEFENSE while, at the same time is FATALLY DETRIMENTAL to the CITY OF HAMBURG'S FRINOLOUS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE DEFENDANT, that is BEING PROSECUTED BY THE CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE !!
The information requested was contained in the SIX LETTERS OF REQUEST that theCITY OF HAMBURG REFUSED TO PROVIDEand wereTOTALLY IGNORED by the CITY OF HAMBURG is shown below as contained on Page Two of my Letters of Request submitted to the CITY OF HAMBURG:
"Ms. Corrin Bemis
BOLTON-MENK
February 6, 2025
Page 2
Do you concur that the zoning classification of PARCEL ID 45-0282020 is A1—Agricultural ?
Initially, PARCEL ID 45-0282020 was located in Young America Township, but was later annexed into the City of Hamburg.
Who was the ‘owner of record’ of the parcel prior to any annexation activity ?
Who made the request for annexation ?
When was that annexation request made ?
What was the zoning classification of the property prior to the annexation when it was a part of Young America Township ?
What zoning classification changes, if any; took place prior to the annexation when it was a part of Young America Township ?
What is/was the ’effective date’ of the annexation.
What zoning classification changes, if any; took place prior to the annexation when it was a part of Young America Township ?
Upon being annexed into the City of Hamburg, what was the zoning classification once the annexation was completed.
What zoning classification changes, if any; took place after the annexation when it became part of the City of Hamburg. ?
What were those zoning classification changes ?
Who initiated any/all zoning classification changes ?
What is the date of any/all zoning classification initiations ?
What was the effective date of any/all zoning classification
changes ?
What was the reason for any/all zoning classification changed ?
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in providing/correcting the information requested/stated. I eagerly await your replies.
Very sincerely,
Richard Odoms"
Familiarize Yourself With The Following Words And Their Meanings That Apply To What's Been Taking PlaceINVOLVING HAMBURG CITY OFFICIALSFor The Past Several Years That You've Been Reading About On My Websites And In My Book, "PUBLIC OFFICIALS BEHAVING BADLY".
Is Classified As An An EXEMPT EMPLOYEEAnd As Such, He Is
NOT ENTITLED TO 'OVERTIME PAY' IN ANY 'FORM' OR MANNER !!
FEDERAL AGENCIES
HAVING JURISDICTION
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
From The Website Of The F.B.I. ........
PUBLIC CORRUPTION:
"THE TOP CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE PRIORITY BECAUSE IT POSES A FUNDAMENTAL
THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL
SECURITY AND WAY OF LIFE."
WHY WITNESS INTEGRITY
IS IMPORTANT
Witness Integrity Important Witness integrity is crucial in legal proceedings because it ensures that the court can make well-informed decisions based on reliable evidence. Honest testimony from witnesses helps to reconstruct events, establish facts, and evaluate the circumstances surrounding a case. Without integrity, the evidence may be misleading or discredited, leading to potentially wrongful convictions or acquittals. Upholding witness integrity is essential for maintaining the credibility of the judicial system and fostering public trust.
Legal frameworks and perjury laws are designed to deter dishonesty and promote a culture of honesty within courtrooms. Protecting witness integrity ultimately supports the pursuit of justice and societal order.
WHY WITNESS CREDIBILITY
IS IMPORTANT
Witness credibility is crucial in court cases because it directly impacts the outcome of the trial. A credible witness is perceived as reliable and believable, which means their testimony is likely to be accepted as true. This is essential because judges and juries rely on the accuracy of the information provided by witnesses to make decisions about the case. If a witness is not credible, it can lead to a miscarriage of justice, as the court may find it difficult to determine the truth of the matter at hand.
Therefore, ensuring that witnesses are credible is a fundamental aspect of the legal process.
When I was a Hamburg City Council Member (2013-2017), I quickly learned, from 'personal experience'; that (over-paid) HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN, was NOT a person to be trusted.
By their despicable acts,
HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN, and his CO-CONSPIRITOR HAMBURG MAYOR CHRIS LUND;
have 'joined the ranks' of
MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ
MINNESOTA GENERAL KEITH ELLISON &
MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR JACOB FREY
as a result of their misdeeds.
Please check back later for more information about HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN, who now has
SUCCESSFULLY 'SCAMMED'; the CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE into prosecuting this FRIVOLOUS, VINDICTIVE LEGAL
ACTION, the SOLE PURPOSE OF WHICH is intended
ONLY TO HARASS the DEFENDANT and HIS FAMILY !!
Also, learn how HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN'S, VINDICTIVE, SINISTER STEALTH ACTIONS,
in concert with OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIALS; appear to EVEN HAVE COVERTLY 'DUPED' the CARVER COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE to ENSURE THAT THE
TREBESCH FAMILY WOULD BE CITED,
EMBARRASSED, INCONVENIENCED
and HARASSED, through his
'WEB OF DECEPTION' !!
FINAL DEFINITION:
"Sheep In Wolf's Clothing."
A wolf in sheep's clothing is an idiom from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount as narrated in the Gospel of Matthew. It warns against individuals who play a deceptive role. The gospel regards such individuals (particularly false teachers) as dangerous.
In checking the MINNESOTA COURT RECORDS ON-LINE
(MCRO) Website, I learned that December 5, 2025, the CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, as the 'prosecuting authority' of this case against the Trebesch family, filed a "NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE" seeking to RESTRICT CERTAIN PERTINENT FACTS & INFORMATION FROM BEING ENTERED INTO EVIDENCE THAT BENEFIT THE DEFENDANT !!
Now, I DON'T profess to be a lawyer, but I DO profess to having 'common sense' and the benefit of dealing with society, for eight-two years. And, like most people, "WHEN I SMELL A RAT; I SMELL A RAT" !!
HOWEVER, I've been in the Courtroom of the Judge assigned to preside over this case. I have every confidence and firmly believe that the Judge will 'see through' the 'THINLY VEILED FABRICATED GUISE'of FRAUD UPON THE COURT that is being attempted by the CITY OF HAMBURG and the CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Lawyers have a tactic that is referred to as 'legal gymnastics' that typically involves intricate legal strategies, interpretations, and procedural maneuvers that parties may employ to achieve favorable outcomes in legal disputes or to avoid liability. This term can encompass a wide range of actions, from drafting convoluted contracts to navigating legal loopholes.
In this case, it appears to me; that the ASSISTANT CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY prosecuting this case is attempting to 'muddy the waters' and make this case much more complex than it really is.
According to MCRO, the judge hasn't ruled on the motion made by the ASSISTANT CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY, but that may have something to do with the original request by the Defendant for a 'jury trial' that was modified to now be a 'bench trial'.
Based on my experience with him, the HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER, JEREMY GRUENHAGEN; remains DISHONEST and UNTRUSTWORTHY to this very day; I place him in the same 'category' as MINNESOTA GOVERNOR
TIM WALZ, MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL KEITH ELLISON and MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR JACOB FREY !!
The 'graphic' below CLEARLY DESCRIBES HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN; please check
Suddenly, and because of the recent discovery of FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY amounting, to $19 BILLION MINNESOTA TAXPAYER DOLLARS, the information that I've been UNCOVERING, & EXPOSING; on this Website SINCE
SEPTEMBER 2014, takes on a WHOLE NEW, SIGNIFICANCE & IMPORTANTANCE !!
The STATE OF MINNESOTA has HUNDREDS, if not THOUSANDS of employees supposedly
'watching over' MINNESOTA TAXPAYER DOLLARS, and are the 'checks and balances' and
LOOK WHAT HAPPENED !!
The
CITY OF HAMBURG
Has
ONLY A SINGLE PERSON !!
When I simply asked, as a CITY COUNCIL MEMBER(2013-2017), what the 'hourly rate' was that HAMBURG TAXPAYERS WERE
PAYING 'CONTRACT' CITY ATTORNEY KELLY C. DOHM, the CITY OF HAMBURG REFUSED TO PROVIDE
ME WITH THAT, & MUCH OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING CITY FINANCES EVEN SINCE !!
DEFINITION OF 'PROBABLE CAUSE':
In essence, probable cause is the justification needed for police actions such as making an arrest or
conducting a search. Probable cause is a legal standard that requires a reasonable basis for
believing that a crime, such as FRAUD and EMBEZZLEMENT; has been committed
or that evidence of a crime can be found in a specific location. It is essential for
law enforcement to obtain a warrant for arrest or search, as mandated
by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Shown below is a copy of a letter that I received from my attorney when I was on the Hamburg City Council when the
CITY OF HAMBURG WASTED $50,000.00 TAXPAYER DOLLARS
trying to force me to resign because
"I WAS ASKING TOO MANY QUESTIONS,
THAT NOBODY EVER DARED TO ASKBEFORE."
I didn't resign as they City had hoped I would; I
PROUDLY SERVED MY ENTIRE FOUR YEAR TERM !!
As an example of theINTENTIONAL VINDICTIVENESS and HARASSMENT that the CITY OF HAMBURGexhibited then
that I was FORCED TO ENDURE some TEN YEARS AGO, I'm attaching that letter from my lawyer, to this Webpage;
to illustrate that same 'pattern' of INTENTIONALVINDICTIVENESSand HARASSMENT that the Trebesch
family has now been experiencing, FOR THE PAST YEAR; by the CITY OF HAMBURG !!
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HOW MANY TIMESDidHAMBURG CITY OFFICIALS VIOLATE, JUST THIS SINGLE
LAW ALONE, SHOWN BELOW ALONE;
And WERE NOT PROSECUTED
ForANY Of TheVIOLATIONS, By The
CARVER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ??
2024 MINNESOTA STATUTES
609.43 MISCONDUCT OF PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.
A public officer or employee who does any of the following, for which no other sentence is specifically provided by law, may be sentenced to imprisonment
for not more than 364 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both:
(1) intentionally failsorrefuses to perform a known mandatory,
nondiscretionary, ministerial dutyof theofficeoremployment within the time or in the manner required by law; or
(2) in the capacity of such officer or employee, does an act knowing it is in excess of lawful authority or knowing it is forbidden by law to be done in that capacity; or
(3) under pretense or color of official authority intentionally & unlawfully injures another in the other's person, property, or rights; or
(4) in the capacity of such officer or employee, makes a return, certificate, official report, or other like document having knowledge it is false in any material respect.
CRIMINAL VANDALISM
damaging a CITY OWNED TREE and also damaging a CITY OWNED BUILDING
in the CITY OWNED PARK,
was committed by the
SON of HAMBURG
MAYOR CHRIS LUND!!
INSTEAD of NOTIFYING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, LUND, and CITY CLERK/ TREASURER
JEREMY GRUENHAGEN
CONSPIRED to 'COVER-UP' what had taken place.
When GRUENHAGEN was confronted and asked by TWO HAMBURG RESIDENTS who
COMMITTED the VANDALISM
to CITY OWNED PROPERTY,
GRUENHAGEN stated,
"..... it was LUND'S KID, BUT WE'RE TRYING TO
KEEP IT QUIET."
EVEN MORE DISTRESSING,
I FURTHER LEARNED that the
HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, and ''contract'
HAMBURG CITY ATTORNEY, KELLY C. DOHM; TOOK NO ACTION when they learned
of the 'COVER-UP'
INVOLVINGLUND and
GRUENHAGEN !!
Several incidents of CRIMINAL ACTIVITY took place within the City including DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY and BURGLARIZING the HAMBURG COMMUNITY HALL/CITY SHOP building. CITY OWNED LIQUOR as well as TOOLS THAT BELONGED TO THE CITY were STOLEN DURING THE BURGLARY the burglary !!
HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN would later
ABRUPTLY CALL the SHERIFF'S OFFICE and TELL THEM TO CANCEL THEIR IiNVESTIGATION, stating; "THE CITY WILL HANDLE IT INTERNALLY"!!)
There was $1,400.00 WORTH OF CRIMINAL DAMAGE done to the City's electronic sign in Bi-Centennial Park, another $1,100.00 WORTH OF CRIMINAL DAMAGE done to the City's basket ball court as well as NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF VANDALISM done to the HAMBURG SERVICE MEMORIAL and elsewhere within the City that were 'kept secret'. HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME, (a TAXPAYING, PROPERTY OWNER and CITY RESIDENT);
with ANY (PUBLIC) INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCIDENTS !!
From Page 62 Of My Book, "PUBLIC OFFICIALS BEHAVING BADLY" .......
SABOTAGE OF THE HAMBURG FIRE TRUCKS !!
When not 'in service' or on a call, it is a COMMON PRACTICE for fire trucks and other emergency equipment to be connected
to an external power source to keep the vehicle's batteries fully charged so that when the Fire Bell rings or the pagers 'alert'; the equipment is 'ready to go'. In the case of LARGER vehicles, like fire trucks and other equipment having 'air brakes', air hoses from air compressors in the fire station are connected to the emergency vehicles so that full air pressure is always available on the trucks, instead of having to start the trucks (that have their own air compressors) and wait for the air pressure to 'build up' before 'leaving' the station.
PROMPT EMERGENCY RESPONSE BY EMERGENCY
PERSONNEL IN THEIR EMERGENCY VEHICLES IS CRITICAL !!
In LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, a small flame can turn into a MAJOR FIRE !! Because a fire DOUBLES IN SIZE EVERY THIRTY SECONDS, it only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be engulfed in flames. Similarly, a person that has stopped breathing, can DIE or suffer SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES in as little as FOUR to SIX MINUTES if the oxygenated blood flow to their brain is stopped or impeded !! And, depending on the type and location of a wound, large amounts of blood loss can cause a person to go into 'shock' and even BLEED TO DEATH !!
If emergency equipment, including Hamburg's Fire Trucks and other emergency vehicles can't IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE STATION when the Firefighters and other 'Emergency Responders' arrive because a trucks battery
is 'dead' or they have to wait for the air pressure in the truck to 'build up', this SERIOUSLY DELAYS THE RESPONSE TIME of WELL TRAINED and HIGHLY EXPERIENCED MEDICAL PERSONNEL getting to the
scene of the emergency and begin life saving measures or fire extinguishing procedures and techniques, can have DISASTEROUS CONSEQUENCES !!
As soon as 9-1-1 is called, that 'STARTS THE CLOCK TICKING' and the FATE OF THE PERSON IN DISTRESS, be it from a CAR ACCIDENT, a HEART ATTACK, a FALL, a SUDDEN COLLAPSE or any other MEDICAL EMERGENCY, RESPONSE TIME IS CRITICAL !!
When I was a member of the Hamburg City Council, we were made aware that 'SOMEONE' HAD BEEN IN THE HAMBURG FIRE STATION and was surreptitiously DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGERS, and the COMPRESSED AIR HOSES,FROM HAMBURG'S FIRE TRUCKS !!
Not only was this CRIMINAL ACT that DELAYED the ever important RESPONSE TIMES, it was alsoPUTTING DEDICATED HAMBURG FIRE FIGHTERS AT RISK !!
Because of the SERIOUS NATURE of this HEINOUS, CRIMINAL ACT and as a FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, I WANTED the City to MAKE A REPORT to the CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE and determine WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE. for these DEVIOUS and CRIMINAL ACTS !! This 'discussion' took place during one of Hamburg's INFAMOUS, and SUPERFLUOUS, 'CLOSED' City Council meetings and several 'names' were bandied around.
Approach this situation from a 'logical' standpoint; (which the Hamburg City Council FAILED TO DO):
Let's look at the persons that had/have unlimited access to the Hamburg Fire Station and Hamburg City Hall and also look at M.O.A.; MOTIVE, OPPORTUNITY and ACCESS.
First; I know from FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE (THREE TIMES), that the members of the Hamburg Fire Department are dedicated and professional Hamburg Firefighters and Rescue Personnel. NONE of them are going to 'sabotage' their own Department or do anything to injure himself or herself or their fellow Firefighters !!
Additionally, a Firefighter being found at an 'odd hour', alone; inside the City Hall/Fire Station complex would be deemed 'unusual' and 'suspicious', and would 'trigger' AT LEASTa report to the Hamburg Fire Chief, but more probably, a call to the CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEfor a THOROUGH INVESTIGATION !!
Second, while members of the HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL may have periodic 'differences' among themselves, they wouldn't 'take their differences out' on the Fire Department equipment or City personnel. That 'rules out' the City Council. Besides, the Mayor or a City Council Member being found at an 'odd hour', alone; inside the City Hall/Fire Station complex would be deemed 'unusual' and as 'suspicious' as the 'rogue' Fireman mentioned above.
I was REALLY DISTRESSED to hear HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN EVEN IMPLY, yet ACTUALLY BRING UP, former HAMBURG FIRE CHIEF BRAD DROEGE's name as the possible 'culprit'.
For GRUENHAGEN to RECKLESSLY BESMERCH the GOOD NAME, REPUTATION and 'TRACK RECORD' of BRAD DROEGE, an OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED RESIDENT that has DONE SO MUCH FOR THE CITY OF HAMBURG during his time as a Firefighter and NINETEEN YEARS as the City's Fire Chief, is TOTALLY LUDICROUS and ABSOULUTELY IRRESPONSIBLE !! I thought; "What a malevolent manner in which to 'misdirect' attention(from oneself) !!
I was TOTALLY ANGERED BY GRUENHAGEN'S 'SUGGESTION'; BRAD WAS MY CLOSE FRIEND; a person who I DEEPLY ADMIRED and UNCONDITIONALLY RESPECTED !!
There's ONLY ONE OTHER PERSON that has 'M.O.A.', look for the person in the City, that also 'carries the big spoon' !!
The fact that 'The City' refused to report the tampering of the fire trucks to the CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE because of who is/was suspected, troubled me a great deal, in view of all of the other 'cover ups' I've witnessed in this City, used to 'protect the guilty parties'. This was NO DIFFERENT !!
It isn't well known, and most people will be hearing about it here, in my book, for the FIRST TIME; but I met, in private, with CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF JIM OLSON when I was a CITY COUNCILMEMBER and expressed my many 'concerns' of what was taking place in the CITY OF HAMBURG by it's PUBLIC OFFICIALS. During our ninety minute meeting, I told Sheriff (Jim) Olson him about discussion that the City Council had at a 'CLOSED' CITY COUNCIL meeting regarding the sabotage of Hamburg's Fire trucks.
To my surprise, he told me that he 'had heard' about what took place, but, for whatever reason, (and to the best of my knowledge), he NEVER TOOK ANY ACTION !! (That, TOO, was troubling to me.)
PERFIDIOUS PUBLIC OFFICIALS
A 'Companion Website' To My Two Existing Websites,
FURTHER EXPOSING COVER-UP, DISHONESTY, MISCONDUCT & DECEPTION INVOLVING
PUBLIC OFFICIALS & THE WASTING OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS !!
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HAMBURG & CARVER COUNTY RESIDENTS:
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At The Court Hearing On Thursday February 19th, I Learned That The
CITY OF HAMBURGHasWITHDRAWN TWO Of TheTHREE CITATIONSThat
HAMBURG CITY CLERK/TREASURER JEREMY GRUENHAGEN
DIRECTED THE CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY TO ISSUE !!
TheDEFENDANT'S ATTORNEYAlso Told Us That On FEBRUARY 5, 2026, He
FILED A MOTION WITH THE COURT TO HAVE THAT FINAL CITATION DISMISSEDAs Well !!
It IsINTERESTING TO NOTEThatNO HAMRBURG CITY OFFICIALS ATTENDED THIS HEARING !!
The ATTORNEYS INVOLVEDnow have to FILE THEIR 'BRIEFS' And Submit Them To The Court. Once Received, The Presiding Judge Has 90 DAYS To Render His Decision Based On The Information Contained In The 'Briefs' Submitted By Both Attorneys.
