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Jane Friedmann

Researcher/reporter | Whistleblower

Phone: 612-673-7852

Jane Friedmann has been a reporter on the Whistleblower beat since 2009. She also provides data analysis for the Minneapolis team. Friedmann joined the Star Tribune in 1981 and worked as a news graphics artist before becoming a reporter. She was awarded a regional Emmy for her work on the I-35W bridge collapse. Friedmann holds bachelor degrees from the University of Minnesota in journalism and mathematics.
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Shorted employees get back pay

Forty-one businesses paid their employees back wages in 2010 after the state said they violated pay and overtime laws, according to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Updated: January 04, 2011, - 10:29 AM

Pollution fines rise in third quarter

The rule-breakers mishandled hazardous waste, allowed runoff to pollute waterways, and sent too much mercury and particulates into the air.

Updated: January 02, 2011, - 08:24 AM

Chiropractors had licenses adjusted

The Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners took disciplinary action against 11 of the roughly 2,800 licensed chiropractors this year. Another chiropractor agreed to cease practice until allegations against him have been resolved.

Updated: December 18, 2010, - 11:07 PM

Fallout over real-estate misdeeds

Fraud and financial misdeeds were major themes of real estate license revocations in the first half of 2010.

Updated: December 14, 2010, - 11:24 AM

St. Paul eateries cited for violations

One three-year-old restaurant had so many health code violations that the city shut it down. Another restaurateur was sent to buy sanitizer. At many establishments, inspectors issued citations for cold food that was too hot and hot food that was too cold.

Updated: December 14, 2010, - 10:44 AM

Sizing up maltreatment in child care

A toddler suffered a dislocated elbow while in day care. Crying infants were forcibly hushed. Children left with unauthorized visitors or simply wandered away.

Updated: November 22, 2010, - 06:11 PM

Nurses lose licenses after misconduct

Two nurses submitted fake applications in order to get their licenses. Two others were caught with child porn. Another was accused of giving alcohol to a patient being treated for chemical dependency.

Updated: November 15, 2010, - 10:00 AM

Permits yanked for sales tax debts

A dump truck operator and an auto parts store were the biggest tax delinquents whose permits to collect sales tax were revoked in this year's second and third quarters. These businesses and others collected sales tax from customers but didn't pass it along to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

Updated: November 08, 2010, - 01:44 PM

Lawyers losing licenses for misconduct

One lawyer stole at least $1 million from his firm. Another used at least $750 in client funds to buy illegal drugs. They and two others were disbarred by the Supreme Court in the first half of 2010. Five more were suspended for their unprofessional conduct.

Updated: October 31, 2010, - 09:41 AM