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The Stearns County Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to allow medical records belonging to Joseph Paul Herzing to be used in his criminal case. Herzing served at Christ the King in Browerville, St. Joseph in Clarissa, St. Joseph in Grey Eagle, St. Mary of Mount Carmel in Long Prairie, and St. John the Baptist in Swanville. In a court filing dated August 10, prosecutors argued Herzing gave written permission for his medical information to be shared with the Diocese. Becaus

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According to court documents, Gordon Lee Coffelt Jr., 30, of Grey Eagle, is facing serious charges, including two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The first charge alleges that Coffelt engaged in sexual penetration with a victim aged between 14 and 15 while being more than 24 months older. The second count claims he used coercion to engage in sexual penetration with a victim under 18. Each of these felony charges carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in pris

Father Joseph Herzing is facing five felony charges. The charges include stalking, third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and three counts of threats of violence. He served as a priest at the parishes of Christ the King in Browerville, St. Joseph in Clarissa, St. Joseph in Grey Eagle, St. Mary of Mount Carmel in Long Prairie, and St. John the Baptist in Swanville. Herzing was prohibited from all public ministry, pending the outcome of the judicial process. However, Herzing

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com For years, it stood just as it was, familiar, dependable, maybe even a little forgotten. But lately, things had changed. Architects had been coming through, measuring, sketching, talking in low voices about what could be. What might be restored. What might be lost. There was excitement in that. But there was something else, too. Because as much as Hilltop Square was about the future…it carried a past that refused to be ignored. So many

Father Joseph Herzing resigned from his position in February, The Diocese of St. Cloud notified the impacted parishes. Father Arlie Sowada is currently serving as the parochial administrator. Herzing was charged in Stearns County on November 26, 2025, with stalking, third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and three counts of threats of violence involving one adult... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

The Wolves turned in a strong team performance at the BBE Invite, finishing third overall behind Mayer Lutheran and Marshall. Several wrestlers reached the podium, led by Brodie Pachan (139 lbs), who went a perfect 3-0 to claim the individual championship in his weight class. Hayden Hiebert (107 lbs) also had a solid tournament, finishing second place with a 1-1 record, while Tommy Miron (215 lbs) added another runner-up finish by going 2-1... Subscribe to get the rest of th

The Wolves girls wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Belle of the Border Girls Tournament, earning multiple podium finishes across varsity and junior varsity. In varsity competition, Olivia Browen battled through a tough bracket to finish fourth place with a 2-2 record, while Giselle Ahedo competed hard but did not place. The Wolves found significant success in the JV division. Kelsey Schmitt and Brynn Sudbeck each went a perfect 3-0 to capture first-place fini

According to court documents, Father Joseph Herzing, a priest of the diocese of St. Cloud, was charged on November 26, in Stearns County District Court, with multiple felony offenses stemming from alleged conduct involving a single adult. The charges include felony stalking for an alleged pattern of conduct intended to terrorize the victim, third-degree criminal sexual conduct for alleged sexual penetration while in a prohibited occupational relationship, and three felony co

Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., of the Diocese of St. Cloud was notified on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, that Father Joseph Herzing, a priest of the diocese, was charged in Stearns County with one count of stalking, one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of threats of violence, all involving one adult. Bishop Neary has placed Father Herzing on leave immediately from his ministry at Christ the King in Browerville, St. Joseph in Clarissa, St. Joseph