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County recognizes two Transportation Division employees with Medals of Valor for May 19 incident
Summary
Anoka County honored Transportation Division employees Benjamin Hyland and Matthew Brisson for receiving Medals of Valor from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office for their actions during a life‑threatening incident at Coon Lake Beach Park on May 19, 2026.
During the chair’s remarks, Chair Scott Schulte recognized Transportation Division employees Benjamin Hyland and Matthew Brisson for receiving Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Medals of Valor. The commendation cited their "extraordinary courage during a life‑threatening incident on May 19, 2026, at Coon Lake Beach Park," according to the meeting minutes.
The board’s recognition was part of the chair’s remarks and listed alongside informational items; no formal action or award funding was recorded in the minutes. The employees’ recognition and the cited incident date are recorded in county meeting documents.
