Controversy for Catholics and Credit Card Holders: Pick of our Patches

Headlines in the Twin Cites media this week revolved around a couple of "big ticket items" - first, the Catholic church in the area continues to deal with the ongoing release of information around several sexual misconduct reports from all corners of the metro. 

Then, Target Corp. of Minneapolis was rocked when a Washington Post blogger discovered the company had been hacked, exposing more than 40 million credit and debit card holders to now be at unknown risk for anything from fraudulent transactions to identity theft. 

Here's much more from around the metro: 

At Edina Mass, Archbishop Apologizes That He 'Overlooked' Sex Abuse

Not all Edina residents were accepting of Archbishop John Nienstedt's Our Lady of Grace apology. "This type of Nixonian cover-up can't be replicated in the Catholic Church," one resident said.

County Offers Advice to Those Impacted by Target Card Breach

A security breach at Target has impacted literally millions of credit card users. What can consumers do to protect themselves?

St. Louis Park Firefighters Jump in Frozen Lake to Train for Ice Rescues

The department holds annual training sessions on how to rescue victims who fall through the ice.

Eagan High Coach Kurt Virgin Cleared on All Theft Counts

Attorneys for Virgin said statements made while under protective clauses were used to build the prosecution's case. A judge dismissed the felony charges Friday, five days before Christmas.

See How Richfield Public Works Crews Ready the Snow Plows

 Check out a video from the city of Richfield.

Man Found Dead in Car Pulled from Burning York Avenue Apartment

Richfield firefighters assisted the Edina fire department with the blaze.

Interim Director Takes Helm of Northfield Chamber of Commerce

A longtime Northfield business leader and community supporter earned the nod as the business group's leader.

Business Activity in Maple Grove 'Demonstrates the Strength of this Market'

The Opus Group announced recent sales of land to KF Dental Company LLC and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

Former Mayor Appointed to Minnetonka City Council

James Hiller has been unable to attend city council meetings due to medical issues.

State Rep. Benson Decides Not To Seek Fifth Term

Rep. John Benson will be completing his fourth term in the Legislature before he retires. Candidates are already announcing bids for the seat.

Bomb Threat at Wright County School Sends Students, Teachers Home for Day

Law enforcement and school officials called school off in Maple Lake after a threat was called in late Wednesday morning.