Home & Family

Home and family safety are at the heart of community well-being. This section highlights Minnesota laws and stories about household safety, elder care, product recalls, and child protection. Our goal is to keep Central Minnesota families informed and empowered to safeguard their loved ones.

Child Victim Act is Real Chance at Justice (update)

Thinking about the Child Victim Act and what it really does: The act itself is an opportunity for anyone who was sexually abused as a child in Minnesota to bring a claim, no matter when it happened. The window is open for the next 2…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 May 2014

Fun and Safe Spring Break

Thousands of collage students use spring break to get away from the wintry north and head to some place warm. Some stay in the country and hit places like Florida and Texas, while others head out of the country to Mexico and beyond. Part…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Mar 2014

Diocese of St Cloud Adds 4 Names to List of Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

The Diocese of St Cloud released a list today of 4 additional priests accused of sexually abusing minors. The release adds to their previous list of 33. Along with the list the Bishop of St Cloud, Rev. Donald J. Kettler released a statement. The…

By Mike Bryant

/ 14 Mar 2014

New Crosier List has Names of Priests Who Were in St Cloud

This past week, the Crosier’s released a list of Crosiers with one or more credible claims of sexual abuse of minors. On that list were the names of six who worked in the St Cloud area: ———- Neil Emon, osc Date of birth: 11/20/1940…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Mar 2014

Is There An Open Window For People To Make Claims For Sexual Abuse In Minnesota?

Yes. In Minnesota there is a law called the Child Victims Act that was signed by the Governor in May of 2013 which states that any person who was abused as a minor in Minnesota has three years in order to make a claim. You have…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Feb 2014

The Diocese of St Cloud Adds Troubling Addition to Their List

Recently, the Diocese of St Cloud added some information to their list. It was mainly the names of parishes where these credibly accused Priests have been in the past. However, at the very end they added a disclaimer: The list is of official assignments only.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Feb 2014

Release of Chicago Abuse Files is Another Example of Why They are Important

In the past we have seen the importance of the files when there was a release in Los Angeles. There was also the release of the files of the Boy Scouts. Each has led to a safer community as we find out what was known, …

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Feb 2014

Can The Bishop Duck a Deposition? (Update)

The John Doe 1 case in Ramsey county continues to garner headlines as it seems like there is a new fight every week. Recently, it was reported by the Pioneer Press that Archbishop John Nienstedt and (Rev.) Kevin McDonough asked Judge Van de North to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 Feb 2014

St. Louis County Prosecutor Asking Common Question About the Lists

Recently, the St. Louis County prosecutor asked a question that I have seen in a number of comments after each list has come out. Why weren’t the police told? In a statement following the release of the Diocese of Duluth a list with 17 priests…

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Feb 2014

The Lists are More Than Just Names

The lists continue to be released: Diocese of Winona Release Their List of 14 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Release Their List of 34 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Release 9…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Feb 2014

Why the Church Can Not Make the Disclosure Decisions

It was interesting reading to see the Minneapolis Tribune and MPR’s coverage of the hearing that took place a week ago Friday concerning additional names to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Archdiocese of Winona lists As the Tribune reported: The judge…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Feb 2014

Release of New Lists Puts Total of 100 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

There are still more lists which are subject to litigation, but right now the lists that have been released has put the number of credibly accused priests in Minnesota over 100. Diocese of Winona Release Their List of 14 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Feb 2014