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Sturgis has Seen 13 people Killed in Crashes

I try to keep up with the goings on as clients head to Sturgis for the annual motorcycle get together. I was concerned to hear that there have already been 13 deaths this year. Hopefully the word will get out and everyone will work on…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Aug 2015

The Deadline is August 3rd for Claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

If you or someone you know may have a claim take the time to watch these videos: https://youtu.be/trOnbOHOyuQ Nationally renowned priest abuse attorney Jeff Anderson’s website details instructions. There are a number of key points: • You must file a claim by…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Jul 2015

St. Cloud Diocese to Have Another Listening Session

The St Cloud Times reported today that there had been a press release from the St. Cloud Diocese that : Bishop Donald Kettler of the Diocese of St. Cloud will have a series of listening sessions in August following allegations of sexual abuse committed by…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Jul 2015

Why No Kobat on Diocese of Crookston List?

The Diocese of Crookston has had one list disclosure. I have looked at the list here: The Diocese of Crookston Release Their List of 6 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors Mike Bryant | Jan 27, 2014. There have also been other lists from other parts…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jul 2015

Court Rules That Survivors’ Public Nuisance Claims Against Diocese of St. Cloud May Proceed

Order Will Help Protect Children, Expose Diocese’s Protection of Abusive Priests, and Scrutinize Decisions Regarding Priest Information (St. Cloud, MN) – Stearns County District Court Judge Kris Davick-Halfen has ruled that a clergy sexual abuse survivor’s public nuisance claim against the Diocese o

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Jun 2015

Archbishop Quitting Affects St. Cloud and St. John’s Priest Sex abuse cases

The resignation or firing of Archbishop John Nienstedt is big news nationwide. My Minneapolis blog covers the news story in some detail. But how does it affect the Diocese of St. Cloud and the St. John’s abuse cases? The Diocese of Saint Cloud is a suffragan see…

By Joe Crumley

/ 16 Jun 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two: Overall

This past couple of weeks we here at the St Cloud Blog have looked at the Second Year of the Child Victims Act. The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting…

By Mike Bryant

/ 13 Jun 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two: Not Just The Church

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. There have also been claims made against schools…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Jun 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two : Healing

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. Survivors have finally gotten a chance to see…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jun 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two : Criminal Charges (Update)

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. There have been criminal claims looked at and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Jun 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two : Bankruptcy

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. There also has been the added complication of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Jun 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two: Truth Testing

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. It will be interesting to look back when…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jun 2015