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Alleged Library Attacker Charged, Bail Set

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Bail is set for an MSU-Mankato student accused of using a knife during a Wednesday night assault in a library bathroom.
 
Kevin Joseph Renquist, 19, was charged with two felonies in Blue Earth County Court this morning.  He faces 2nd Degree assault and Terroristic Threats.
Bail was set at $50,000 with conditions, or $100,000 without conditions.
 

We told you Wednesday night that an MSU student assaulted another student in a library bathroom.  Authorities say Renquist attacked his victim from behind and used a knife to injure his victim.  The alleged victim lost a tooth in the attack after he bit Renquist while defending himself, according to the criminal complaint.


Other students nearby were able to subdue Renquist until police arrived.
Renquist's next court appearance is set for December 6th.