A second-grade teacher at Benson's Northside Elementary School was arrested Friday by the Benson Police Department. Roger Ebnet is in jail pending a court appearance on an expected charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge can involve a sexual assault on an adult or a minor.
Roger Joseph Ebnet, of Benson, a teacher for more than 30 years, is being charged with three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, alleging he had sexual contact with three minor boys. Benson Public Schools said Ebnet is on paid administrative leave.
The 57-year-old woman charged with arson for allegedly setting fires in the six-story apartment building in Granite Falls where she resides will be evaluated for competency to proceed in the criminal case. Her most recent appearance was Monday in Yellow Medicine County District Court for a settlement conference. District Judge Keith Helgeson on Monday ordered a competency evaluation.
Four charges of arson in the first degree were filed in Yellow Medicine County District Court against a 56-year-old woman for allegedly setting fires in the six-story apartment building in Granite Falls where she resides.
Brandon Stuart Moore refused to attend his trial in Chippewa County District Court after proclaiming he was a "freeborn sovereign." He was convicted by a jury of first-degree aggravated drug sale and sentenced this week to 98 months in prison.