Duluth, MN – Authorities in St. Louis County say they are aware of a new report detailing allegations of sexual abuse involving a church in Duluth, Minnesota. The case, highlighted this week by ProPublica and the Star Tribune, alleges that young girls were sexually abused by a church member and later told by leadership to “forgive and forget.”
According to the ProPublica report, multiple victims came forward describing repeated incidents of abuse and a culture of silence within the church. The reporting suggests that church leaders allegedly discouraged victims and their families from going to law enforcement.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office shared a post referencing the coverage on social media Friday, amplifying the story and commending the ongoing investigative journalism. Local journalist Dan Hanger also highlighted the story, noting that it involved “another Duluth church” facing serious abuse allegations.
As of Friday evening, no official charges have been announced in connection to the allegations, and the name of the church has not been publicly confirmed by authorities. The Sheriff’s Office has not indicated whether an active investigation is underway but encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
The Star Tribune and ProPublica have both pledged to continue covering clergy and church-related abuse cases across Minnesota as part of a wider investigation into institutional accountability.
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