 A priest serving the Mary Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community has been placed on administrative leave following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving an adult. The church is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud that includes Catholic churches in Wadena, Staples, Verndale, Bertha, Bluegrass, Bluffton, Monaga, and Motley. The bishop informed parishioners that Fr. Aaron Kuhn was placed on leave and will undergo a professional evaluation for personal and spiritual renewal.